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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 LaRussell responded to the backlash for his Lil Wayne comments, making it clear that he's a huge fan despite his criticisms.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026 Music In Katt Williams' new Netflix special, he joked that 50 Cent's head is square-shaped, and it didn't take long for the mogul to respond.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music It's been nearly five years since Baby Keem dropped his first studio album "The Melodic Blue" in September of 2021.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 16, 2026 Music In recent days, iHeartMemphis has posted several concerning videos on Instagram, leading his supporters to worry.
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Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music During a recent episode of his podcast, Mal discussed Drake's highly anticipated ninth studio album, "ICEMAN."
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Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music J. Cole reflected on Kendrick Lamar and Drake on the "The Fall-Off" cut "I Love Her Again," which flips Common's classic track about hip-hop.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026 Music 910 Space is drawing some attention to himself after challenging J. Cole to a physical altercation following "The Fall-Off" release.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Original Content We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff July 04, 2025 Music Recently, Finesse2tymes put his foot down during a studio session, making a whole group leave over age concerns.
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Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026 Music If "Birthday Blizzard ’26" is an honest preview of "The Fall Off," then Cole is taking control of the story that tried to bury his legacy. And whether that’s enough to climb back to the top matters less than the fact that he’s climbing on his own terms.
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Aron A. February 05, 2026 Music Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher February 28, 2024 Music The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Music LaRussell Sparks Massive Lil Wayne Debate After Downplaying His Substance LaRussell responded to the backlash for his Lil Wayne comments, making it clear that he's a huge fan despite his criticisms.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Calls Katt Williams A “Crackhead” Over Comedy Special Jokes In Katt Williams' new Netflix special, he joked that 50 Cent's head is square-shaped, and it didn't take long for the mogul to respond.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Baby Keem Drops Second "Booman" Documentary For New Album "Ca$ino" It's been nearly five years since Baby Keem dropped his first studio album "The Melodic Blue" in September of 2021.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music iHeartMemphis Arrested During Livestream After 11-Hour Police Standoff In recent days, iHeartMemphis has posted several concerning videos on Instagram, leading his supporters to worry.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Mal Says Recent Drake Snippets Aren't on “ICEMAN,” Provides Release Date Update During a recent episode of his podcast, Mal discussed Drake's highly anticipated ninth studio album, "ICEMAN."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Says Hip-Hop Chose Drake & Kendrick Lamar Over Him J. Cole reflected on Kendrick Lamar and Drake on the "The Fall-Off" cut "I Love Her Again," which flips Common's classic track about hip-hop.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Who Is 910 Space? The Rapper Who Has Beef With J. Cole 910 Space is drawing some attention to himself after challenging J. Cole to a physical altercation following "The Fall-Off" release.
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Zachary Horvath 
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2025 So Far We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Finesse2tymes Kicks Ladies Out Of His Studio After Suspecting One Was Underage Recently, Finesse2tymes put his foot down during a studio session, making a whole group leave over age concerns.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Akademiks Was Right About J. Cole–He Can't Claim King Anymore If "Birthday Blizzard ’26" is an honest preview of "The Fall Off," then Cole is taking control of the story that tried to bury his legacy. And whether that’s enough to climb back to the top matters less than the fact that he’s climbing on his own terms.
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Aron A. 
Music Diddy & Meek Mill Wear Matching Outfits In Resurfaced Photo Amid Rumors They Slept Together Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Gucci Mane Seemingly Responds To Rumor Pooh Shiesty Robbed & Kidnapped Him The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake 