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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Streetwear Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Blue Ivy attended the 2026 Met Gala together, with Beyonce returning after a decade away as co-chair.
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Ben Atkinson May 05, 2026 Music This is apparently his last attempt to get her attention.
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Tallie Spencer April 30, 2026 Music His first album post-Meek Mill beef proved that he didn’t need to rap to become the biggest rapper alive.
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Aron A. April 29, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy's "Make America Slime Again" tour documentary, "American YoungBoy," opened in 583 movie theaters on April 22.
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Caroline Fisher April 28, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks, Mal, BenDaDonnn, and more have had a lot to say about the direction of "ICEMAN," and Drake helped enlighten their reporting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Foogiano was recently released from prison, and despite his connection to Gucci Mane, he stood tall behind Pooh Shiesty after Pooh's arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music The new Michael Jackson film reportedly cut Kat Graham's scenes as Diana Ross, as well as depictions of his child sex abuse allegations.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026 Music Blueface and his three-year-old had a rough day at the mall and fans are calling for the rapper to fix his parenting skills.
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Zachary Horvath April 23, 2026 Music In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation and more following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026 Music While we aren't sure when Drake will drop "ICEMAN," it does feel closer than ever. As a result, we want to predict its first week sales.
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Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026 Music Allegedly, Janice Combs questioned her son Diddy shortly after the deadly 1991 City College crowd crush, and he had an extreme reaction.
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Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025 Music Two of the jurors who found Diddy guilty of transportation for prostitution this year broke their silence in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Streetwear Beyonce's Diamond Skeleton Dress Steals The Show At The Met Gala Following 10-Year Hiatus Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Blue Ivy attended the 2026 Met Gala together, with Beyonce returning after a decade away as co-chair.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Fredo Bang Shoots His Shot At Cardi B One Last Time This is apparently his last attempt to get her attention.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music “Views” Was The Moment Drake Stopped Trying To Be The Greatest Rapper Alive His first album post-Meek Mill beef proved that he didn’t need to rap to become the biggest rapper alive.
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Aron A. 
Music NBA YoungBoy Documentary Grosses Over $1 Million In First Week NBA YoungBoy's "Make America Slime Again" tour documentary, "American YoungBoy," opened in 583 movie theaters on April 22.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks & Mal Reveal Drake's Creative Process Behind "ICEMAN" DJ Akademiks, Mal, BenDaDonnn, and more have had a lot to say about the direction of "ICEMAN," and Drake helped enlighten their reporting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane's Artist Foogiano Flips And Declares His Support For Pooh Shiesty Foogiano was recently released from prison, and despite his connection to Gucci Mane, he stood tall behind Pooh Shiesty after Pooh's arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kat Graham Speaks On Her Scenes As Diana Ross Being Cut From "Michael" The new Michael Jackson film reportedly cut Kat Graham's scenes as Diana Ross, as well as depictions of his child sex abuse allegations.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Blueface Responds After Facing Backlash For Daughter's Explosive Mall Tantrum Blueface and his three-year-old had a rough day at the mall and fans are calling for the rapper to fix his parenting skills.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Court Rules On Megan Thee Stallion’s Request To Silence Milagro Gramz In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation and more following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Predicting How Many Units Drake's "ICEMAN" Will Sell In Its First Week While we aren't sure when Drake will drop "ICEMAN," it does feel closer than ever. As a result, we want to predict its first week sales.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kirk Burrowes Alleges He Saw Diddy Slap His Mother Allegedly, Janice Combs questioned her son Diddy shortly after the deadly 1991 City College crowd crush, and he had an extreme reaction.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy Juror Questions Cassie While Breaking Down Split Verdict Two of the jurors who found Diddy guilty of transportation for prostitution this year broke their silence in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Caroline Fisher