Music
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 50 Cent recently hopped online to rant about Fabolous and Lloyd Banks, insisting they have a lot in common.
By
Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026 Music J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off."
By
Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings.
By
Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music For those unaware, Young Thug had some not-so-nice things to say about Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem in a jail call that leaked last year.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026 Reviews Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
By
Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music Not only did T.I. fans take issue with how 50 Cent responded to his Verzuz challenge, but it seems like the general public is split on this.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Kanye West is gearing up for two performances in Mexico City, which are set to destroy the previous attendance record set in 2019.
By
Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026 Music JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance."
By
Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
By
Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026 Music Last summer, Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was arrested on an airplane in Georgia after returning home from a trip.
By
Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026 Politics Drake famously feuded with Pusha T back in 2018, but the battle ended after Pusha dropped "The Story of Adidon."
By
Cole Blake February 02, 2026 Music Yesterday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Lil Poppa was pronounced dead at the age of 25.
By
Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music 50 Cent Roasts Lloyd Banks & Fabolous, Claims They “Put In No Work” 50 Cent recently hopped online to rant about Fabolous and Lloyd Banks, insisting they have a lot in common.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Clarifies Whether Or Not He Is Really Retired J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off."
By
Cole Blake 
Music Nate Dogg’s Son Accuses Snoop Dogg Of Taking Late Rapper's Masters During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Kendrick Lamar Addresses Young Thug's Prison Diss On Baby Keem's New Album For those unaware, Young Thug had some not-so-nice things to say about Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem in a jail call that leaked last year.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
By
Aron A. 
Music T.I. Claims 50 Cent Is Avoiding A Verzuz Battle With Him, 50 Calls Him A Snitch Not only did T.I. fans take issue with how 50 Cent responded to his Verzuz challenge, but it seems like the general public is split on this.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Reportedly Bringing Out Major Guests For Mexico City Shows Kanye West is gearing up for two performances in Mexico City, which are set to destroy the previous attendance record set in 2019.
By
Zachary Horvath 
Music JID's Reaction To Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Win Goes Viral JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance."
By
Zachary Horvath 
Music Amber Rose Calls Billie Eilish The R Word For Denouncing Nicki Minaj "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
By
Tallie Spencer 
Music New Bodycam Footage Captures Usher’s Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Moments After Arrest Last summer, Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was arrested on an airplane in Georgia after returning home from a trip.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Politics Drake Likes Old Clip Of J Prince Discussing Pusha T After Latest Jeffrey Epstein Files Release Drake famously feuded with Pusha T back in 2018, but the battle ended after Pusha dropped "The Story of Adidon."
By
Cole Blake 
Music Lil Poppa's Cause Of Death Officially Revealed Yesterday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Lil Poppa was pronounced dead at the age of 25.
By
Caroline Fisher 