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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 Author Michael Eric Dyson continues to defend his controversial take on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rap beef.
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Caroline Fisher March 05, 2026 Music Drake is trying to drop "ICEMAN" right now, however, leakers and hackers are making it incredibly difficult on the artist.
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Alexander Cole March 05, 2026 Music Quavo isn't the only Migos rapper dealing with unpaid taxes as Offset recently spent $1.5 million paying back the United States.
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Cole Blake March 04, 2026 Politics Shia LaBeouf's Kendrick Lamar claims concerning Donald Trump and Kamala Harris emerged in a Channel 5 interview about Shia's controversies.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2026 Music 6ix9ine is one of the biggest trolls in all of hip-hop, and he made that apparent while responding to Big Bank on Wednesday.
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Alexander Cole April 30, 2026 Music Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Some folks believe Foogiano might be shading Gucci Mane regarding the Pooh Shiesty situation, while others think it's completely unrelated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music The trial of four individuals charged in the tragic 2024 death of Jacksonville rapper Foolio began this week.
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Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026 Music D4vd was becoming a breakout superstar thanks in part to some massive collaborations. But artists and labels are now disassociating.
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Zachary Horvath April 23, 2026 Music NBA Ben10 appears to be in good spirits despite getting shot multiple times at a Houston restaurant last week.
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Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026 Music Cardi B embarked on the tour in promotion of her sophomore studio album, "Am I The Drama?," back in February.
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Cole Blake April 21, 2026 Music After confirming the controlled explosion in Toronto this week was for a "PROJECT BOT" shoot, Drake seems almost ready to drop "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Jay-Z's Phone Call With Michael Eric Dyson Is Causing Quite The Stir Author Michael Eric Dyson continues to defend his controversial take on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rap beef.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Drake Allegedly Extorted By Hackers As "ICEMAN" Leaks Continue To Plague Rollout Drake is trying to drop "ICEMAN" right now, however, leakers and hackers are making it incredibly difficult on the artist.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Quavo Hit With Significant Tax Lien Quavo isn't the only Migos rapper dealing with unpaid taxes as Offset recently spent $1.5 million paying back the United States.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Shia LaBeouf Claims He Asked Kendrick Lamar About Donald Trump & Kamala Harris Shia LaBeouf's Kendrick Lamar claims concerning Donald Trump and Kamala Harris emerged in a Channel 5 interview about Shia's controversies.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 6ix9ine Disses Young Thug While Responding To Big Bank's Interview Request 6ix9ine is one of the biggest trolls in all of hip-hop, and he made that apparent while responding to Big Bank on Wednesday.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Chris Brown Goes Off On "Fake Woke" Female Critics Of His Usher Tour Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Foogiano Shares Anti-Snitching Post After Showing Support For Pooh Shiesty Some folks believe Foogiano might be shading Gucci Mane regarding the Pooh Shiesty situation, while others think it's completely unrelated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Foolio Murder Suspect Spotted Laughing In Court The trial of four individuals charged in the tragic 2024 death of Jacksonville rapper Foolio began this week.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Several Artists Pull Their D4vd Collabs From Streaming Amid His Arrest D4vd was becoming a breakout superstar thanks in part to some massive collaborations. But artists and labels are now disassociating.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music NBA Ben10 Enjoys Hospital Facial As He Recovers From Shooting NBA Ben10 appears to be in good spirits despite getting shot multiple times at a Houston restaurant last week.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cardi B Celebrates Massive Earnings From “Little Miss Drama” Tour Cardi B embarked on the tour in promotion of her sophomore studio album, "Am I The Drama?," back in February.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Suggests He Just Turned In His New Album "ICEMAN" After confirming the controlled explosion in Toronto this week was for a "PROJECT BOT" shoot, Drake seems almost ready to drop "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares