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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 just dropped off four new freestyles as part of an EP called "Birthday Blizzard '26," hosted by the legendary DJ Clue.
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Alexander Cole January 27, 2026 Music J. Cole is currently making his way around the United States selling "The Fall-Off" CDs out of his old Honda Civic.
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Caroline Fisher February 11, 2026 Music Kanye West released "Power" as the lead single from his fifth studio album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."
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Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Music Baby Keem is going to be meeting up with some lucky fans across a handful cities in the U.S. for some album signings post "Ca$ino's" release.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music J. Cole announced the tour dates on Monday, after releasing his latest studio album, "The Fall-Off," earlier this month.
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Cole Blake February 18, 2026 Relationships The pregnancy drama comes after Latto finally confirmed her long-rumored relationship with 21 Savage, last year.
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Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Music Today, Baby Keem dropped off his long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino," with features from Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more.
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Caroline Fisher February 20, 2026 Music Recently, Finesse2tymes put his foot down during a studio session, making a whole group leave over age concerns.
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Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026 Politics During a Black History Month event at the White House today, Donald Trump showered Nicki Minaj with compliments.
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Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026 Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion has been very active at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, sharing behind-the-scenes moments on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Music J. Cole's next East Coast stop on his "Trunk Sale" tour for his new album "The Fall-Off" might be the biggest stop yet on this road trip.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Music How To Listen To J. Cole's "Birthday Blizzard '26" Freestyles J. Cole just dropped off four new freestyles as part of an EP called "Birthday Blizzard '26," hosted by the legendary DJ Clue.
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Alexander Cole 
Music J. Cole Reveals The Next Stop On His “Trunk Sale” Tour J. Cole is currently making his way around the United States selling "The Fall-Off" CDs out of his old Honda Civic.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jeffrey Epstein Praises Kanye West’s “Power” In Resurfaced Email Kanye West released "Power" as the lead single from his fifth studio album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."
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Cole Blake 
Music Baby Keem Announces Album Signings Ahead Of "Ca$ino" Baby Keem is going to be meeting up with some lucky fans across a handful cities in the U.S. for some album signings post "Ca$ino's" release.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Fans Furious Over Massive Ticket Queues For "The Fall-Off" World Tour J. Cole announced the tour dates on Monday, after releasing his latest studio album, "The Fall-Off," earlier this month.
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Cole Blake 
Relationships Latto Trolls Fans With Fake Pregnancy Reveal The pregnancy drama comes after Latto finally confirmed her long-rumored relationship with 21 Savage, last year.
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Cole Blake 
Music Fans Agree Baby Keem’s “Ca$ino” Was Worth The Wait Today, Baby Keem dropped off his long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino," with features from Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
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 
Politics Donald Trump Gushes Over Nicki Minaj’s “Beautiful” Skin & Nails During a Black History Month event at the White House today, Donald Trump showered Nicki Minaj with compliments.
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Caroline Fisher 
Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Sporty Look At The Winter Olympics Megan Thee Stallion has been very active at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, sharing behind-the-scenes moments on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Reveals Where His "Trunk Sale" Tour For "The Fall-Off" Is Going Next J. Cole's next East Coast stop on his "Trunk Sale" tour for his new album "The Fall-Off" might be the biggest stop yet on this road trip.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 