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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 Wayno recently called out Drake for his participation in a 20v1, and now, the megastar is clapping back the one way he knows how.
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Alexander Cole August 11, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks made the comparison not directly because of Rod Wave and Jay-Z's musical talents, but rather due to Rod's business moves.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026 Music A$AP Rocky spoke to Jason Lee recently, and it was here that he offered his take on FERG's decision to change his name.
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Alexander Cole August 05, 2026 Music As two Detroit legends, Eminem and Jack White shared the stage for the very first time for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game's halftime show.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2025 Music SZA had to surpass some all-time greats to set this impressive Grammy record including MJ, Lauryn Hill, Beyonce, and more.
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Zachary Horvath November 24, 2025 Music Yesterday, Cardi B announced the birth of her son with Stefon Diggs, calling him "one more reason to be the best version" of herself.
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Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025 Music Fat Joe and Tony Yayo were not going to tolerate any disrespect toward Big Daddy Kane.
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Aron A. May 20, 2026 Music The 2026 BET Awards noms for Album Of The Year include Clipse, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Wale, Mariah The Scientist, J. Cole, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music DJ Vlad spoke about how people on both sides of the Lil Durk murder-for-hire case have suffered and spent a lot of energy and money over it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026 Music A federal judge allowed several of Diddy’s defamation claims to move forward while narrowing the case against NewsNation.
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026 Music 21 Savage may not be an elder statesman by age, but his measured honesty during Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar revealed a maturity few in rap are willing to practice.
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Aron A. December 19, 2025 Music Mariah The Scientist hits the road on her anticipated “Hearts Sold Separately Tour” at the beginning of 2026.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 27, 2025
Music Drake Calls Out Wayno On Social Media Following 20v1 Criticism Wayno recently called out Drake for his participation in a 20v1, and now, the megastar is clapping back the one way he knows how.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Crowns Rod Wave As "This Generation's Jay-Z" DJ Akademiks made the comparison not directly because of Rod Wave and Jay-Z's musical talents, but rather due to Rod's business moves.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music A$AP Rocky Admits He Was Heartbroken Over FERG's Name Change A$AP Rocky spoke to Jason Lee recently, and it was here that he offered his take on FERG's decision to change his name.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Eminem & Jack White Rock The Crowd At Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Game As two Detroit legends, Eminem and Jack White shared the stage for the very first time for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game's halftime show.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music SZA Notches Stand-Alone Record At The Grammys Thanks To "SOS" Deluxe SZA had to surpass some all-time greats to set this impressive Grammy record including MJ, Lauryn Hill, Beyonce, and more.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Makes Appearance In New York City Just Days After Giving Birth Yesterday, Cardi B announced the birth of her son with Stefon Diggs, calling him "one more reason to be the best version" of herself.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Fat Joe & Tony Yayo Check Max B Over Big Daddy Kane Disrespect Fat Joe and Tony Yayo were not going to tolerate any disrespect toward Big Daddy Kane.
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Aron A. 
Music 2026 BET Awards Reveal Album Of The Year Nominees: Clipse, Cardi B & More The 2026 BET Awards noms for Album Of The Year include Clipse, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Wale, Mariah The Scientist, J. Cole, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Vlad Believes "Everybody Lost" In The Lil Durk Trial DJ Vlad spoke about how people on both sides of the Lil Durk murder-for-hire case have suffered and spent a lot of energy and money over it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Diddy Scores Partial Win In Defamation Lawsuit Against Ariel Mitchell A federal judge allowed several of Diddy’s defamation claims to move forward while narrowing the case against NewsNation.
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Erika Marie 
Music 21 Savage Is The Most Honest Rapper In Drake’s Corner 21 Savage may not be an elder statesman by age, but his measured honesty during Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar revealed a maturity few in rap are willing to practice.
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Aron A. 
Music Mariah The Scientist Reveals Her “Song Of The Moment” Is A Love Song By 4Batz Mariah The Scientist hits the road on her anticipated “Hearts Sold Separately Tour” at the beginning of 2026.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul