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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. Music J. Cole's "The Fall–Off" is one of the most anticipated albums of the decade, and his Dreamville partner JID refuses to spoil its surprises.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music Kanye West previously made headlines, this week, for putting out a lengthy apology to the Jewish community.
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Cole Blake January 28, 2026 Music 50 Cent has been busy as this podcast surrounding the early life of DMX is now the second project of his announced this week.
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Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026 Music J. Cole finally announced the release date for his long-awaited seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off," last week.
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Cole Blake January 19, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj's post about Don Lemon comes as protests have continued in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Good.
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Cole Blake January 19, 2026 Music UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026 Music Social media users continue to speculate that JAŸ-Z has something big in the works, though for now, that remains to be seen.
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Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026 Music Real Boston Richey's former girlfriend, Tatiana Chanell, recently took to her Instagram Story to put Epic Records on blast.
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Caroline Fisher March 05, 2026 Music Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence at Fort Dix, and his release date has been changed for a second time.
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Alexander Cole March 03, 2026 Music 50 Cent isn't just beefing with T.I. these days, as he also has smoke for Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Floyd Mayweather, and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026 Music Wiz Khalifa was believed to be appealing this decision in December 2025 and sure enough, him and his legal team did, but to no avail.
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Zachary Horvath February 27, 2026 Music Shortly before Big U turned himself in, he went live on Instagram, where he alleged that Wack 100 is "working with the FBI."
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Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music JID Ducks Question About Being On J. Cole's "The Fall–Off," Fans Hope He's Trolling J. Cole's "The Fall–Off" is one of the most anticipated albums of the decade, and his Dreamville partner JID refuses to spoil its surprises.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Finally Confirms Release Date For "Bully" Kanye West previously made headlines, this week, for putting out a lengthy apology to the Jewish community.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent Producing Podcast About DMX's Upbringing Hosted By Jadakiss 50 Cent has been busy as this podcast surrounding the early life of DMX is now the second project of his announced this week.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Footage Of J. Cole's Exclusive "The Fall-Off" Vinyl Gives New Insight Into The Album J. Cole finally announced the release date for his long-awaited seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off," last week.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Nicki Minaj Blasts Don Lemon In Homophobic Rant Over Church Protest Nicki Minaj's post about Don Lemon comes as protests have continued in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Good.
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Cole Blake 
Music UMG Settles TuneCore Lawsuit Over Fake Kendrick Lamar Songs UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music JAŸ-Z Album Rumors Swirl Amid Mogul’s Latest Moves Social media users continue to speculate that JAŸ-Z has something big in the works, though for now, that remains to be seen.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Real Boston Richey’s Ex Accuses Label Of Smear Campaign Over Alleged Explicit Video Real Boston Richey's former girlfriend, Tatiana Chanell, recently took to her Instagram Story to put Epic Records on blast.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy's Prison Release Date Has Been Changed Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence at Fort Dix, and his release date has been changed for a second time.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Gets "Nobel Beef Prize" At Miami Club Performance Amid T.I. Feud 50 Cent isn't just beefing with T.I. these days, as he also has smoke for Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Floyd Mayweather, and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Wiz Khalifa Loses Appeal Over Romanian Drug Possession Sentence Wiz Khalifa was believed to be appealing this decision in December 2025 and sure enough, him and his legal team did, but to no avail.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Wack 100 Threatens To Take Legal Action Against Big U Over Snitching Allegations Shortly before Big U turned himself in, he went live on Instagram, where he alleged that Wack 100 is "working with the FBI."
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Caroline Fisher