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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 After nearly two full years since Foolio's passing, the rapper's murder trial is getting off the ground as officials narrow down the jury.
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Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026 Music Jack Harlow got himself into some trouble after saying he "Got Blacker," and now, his new album "Monica" is feeling the consequences.
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Alexander Cole March 18, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was also arrested in connection to his case which involves the alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane.
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Zachary Horvath April 03, 2026 Music Cardi B and Offset may be going through a divorce but the femcee is still showing compassion for her ex-husband amid a scary situation.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026 Music The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame highlighted a total of eight performers in the class of 2026, including several noteworthy names.
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Cole Blake April 14, 2026 Music Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones Jr. filed a lawsuit against Diddy in 2024, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and more.
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Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026 Music Jack Harlow said in an interview that he "got Blacker" after dropping "Monica" and that comment has only backfired on him.
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Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026 Music Offset has been accused of having a gambling addiction, and a new lawsuit in Detroit is putting those issues under the microscope.
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Alexander Cole April 09, 2026 Music Not everyone loved Kanye West's recent shows, but hardcore Ye fans couldn't be happier with how they turned out.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026 Music Well, Gucci Mane is holding nothing back.
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Tallie Spencer April 10, 2026 Music The saga between Cardi and Tasha continues.
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Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks hopped on stream on Monday night and offered up his take on when Drake's "ICEMAN" will hit the masses.
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Alexander Cole March 24, 2026
Music Foolio's Murder Trial Is Underway As All Four Men Face Death Penalty After nearly two full years since Foolio's passing, the rapper's murder trial is getting off the ground as officials narrow down the jury.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jack Harlow's "Monica" Sales Take A Serious Nosedive Following "Got Blacker" Comments Jack Harlow got himself into some trouble after saying he "Got Blacker," and now, his new album "Monica" is feeling the consequences.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Wack 100 Claims Pooh Shiesty's Dad Has Been A Snitch Since 2009 Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was also arrested in connection to his case which involves the alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Reportedly Checked Up On Offset Following Shooting Cardi B and Offset may be going through a divorce but the femcee is still showing compassion for her ex-husband amid a scary situation.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, & Sade Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame highlighted a total of eight performers in the class of 2026, including several noteworthy names.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy Readies Counterclaims Against Lil Rod Amid $30 Million Lawsuit Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones Jr. filed a lawsuit against Diddy in 2024, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jack Harlow's "Got Blacker" Comment Sparks Wild List Of Nicknames Jack Harlow said in an interview that he "got Blacker" after dropping "Monica" and that comment has only backfired on him.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Offset Sued Over $100K Casino Debt Amid Lil Tjay Beef Offset has been accused of having a gambling addiction, and a new lawsuit in Detroit is putting those issues under the microscope.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Fans Are Calling His Second SoFi Show The Greatest Concert Ever Not everyone loved Kanye West's recent shows, but hardcore Ye fans couldn't be happier with how they turned out.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty On New Track “Crash Dummy” Well, Gucci Mane is holding nothing back.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Cardi B And Tasha K Set For Another Courtroom Showdown Amid Alleged Violations The saga between Cardi and Tasha continues.
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Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Release Window For Drake's "ICEMAN" DJ Akademiks hopped on stream on Monday night and offered up his take on when Drake's "ICEMAN" will hit the masses.
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Alexander Cole