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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 The legendary Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize the reggae genre across the world, died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia.
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Cole Blake November 24, 2025 Politics Nicki Minaj thanked President Donald Trump for speaking out about the alleged issue during her speech at the U.N.
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Cole Blake November 18, 2025 Music The alleged incident is unconnected from the two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution that have Diddy residing in prison.
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Cole Blake November 18, 2025 Music Finesse2tymes recently made some shady comments about Offset, resulting in a heated back and forth online.
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Caroline Fisher November 18, 2025 Music NBA YoungBoy stirred up a lot of debate amongst his fans and exes this weekend after dropping "Zero IQ Freestyle."
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Zachary Horvath November 17, 2025 Music Recently, it was reported that Diddy will have to spend even more time behind bars due to multiple violations at Fort Dix.
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Caroline Fisher November 13, 2025 Music The California Court of Appeal has decided to uphold both Tory Lanez's convictions and 10-year prison sentence.
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Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025 Relationships Chrisean Rock has been dealing with tons of relationship drama in recent weeks, but says she's getting married.
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Cole Blake November 11, 2025 Politics While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026 Music During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
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Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026 Music Recently, DJ Akademiks accused Wack 100 of stealing money from Blueface, prompting the music manager to set the record straight.
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Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026 Music Cam'ron's explanation of the situation comes as J. Cole is just days away from finally releasing "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake February 04, 2026
Music Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81 The legendary Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize the reggae genre across the world, died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Nicki Minaj Addresses Alleged Persecution Of Christians In U.N. Speech Nicki Minaj thanked President Donald Trump for speaking out about the alleged issue during her speech at the U.N.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy Faces New Sexual Battery Investigation From The L.A. County Sheriff's Department The alleged incident is unconnected from the two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution that have Diddy residing in prison.
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Cole Blake 
Music Offset Blasts Finesse2tymes For Chiming In On Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Finesse2tymes recently made some shady comments about Offset, resulting in a heated back and forth online.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music NBA YoungBoy Tries To Squash Rampant Nique Rumors Stemming From Viral Single NBA YoungBoy stirred up a lot of debate amongst his fans and exes this weekend after dropping "Zero IQ Freestyle."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 50 Cent Mocks Diddy Over Delayed Prison Release Date Recently, it was reported that Diddy will have to spend even more time behind bars due to multiple violations at Fort Dix.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Tory Lanez’s Appeal Rejected In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case The California Court of Appeal has decided to uphold both Tory Lanez's convictions and 10-year prison sentence.
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Caroline Fisher 
Relationships Chrisean Rock Claims She's Getting Married Amid Blueface Drama Chrisean Rock has been dealing with tons of relationship drama in recent weeks, but says she's getting married.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj A "Fantastic Winner" At "Melania" Premiere While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Luther Vandross’ Official Instagram Account Responds To Cher’s Viral Grammys Mix-Up During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Wack 100 Checks DJ Akademiks Over Blueface Theft Allegations Recently, DJ Akademiks accused Wack 100 of stealing money from Blueface, prompting the music manager to set the record straight.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cam'ron Breaks Down Exactly Why He's Suing J. Cole Cam'ron's explanation of the situation comes as J. Cole is just days away from finally releasing "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake