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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 Baby Keem has unveiled the tracklist for his new album "Ca$ino" which has to have 12 tracks and is likely to be an AOTY contender.
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Alexander Cole February 10, 2026 Music For those unaware, Young Thug had some not-so-nice things to say about Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem in a jail call that leaked last year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026 Music J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings.
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Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music Not only did T.I. fans take issue with how 50 Cent responded to his Verzuz challenge, but it seems like the general public is split on this.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music The Game's review of Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" follows his review for J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" earlier this month.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 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.
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Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music Travis Scott and Kanye West are confirmed to be performing at the the inaugural Hellwatt Festival at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia this July.
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Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026 Music JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance."
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music Yesterday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Lil Poppa was pronounced dead at the age of 25.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music Last summer, Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was arrested on an airplane in Georgia after returning home from a trip.
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Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026 Music T.I. and 50 Cent have been at odds on social media since their possible matchup on "Verzuz" recently fell through.
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Cole Blake February 23, 2026
Music Baby Keem Reveals Tracklist & Features For New Album "Ca$ino" Baby Keem has unveiled the tracklist for his new album "Ca$ino" which has to have 12 tracks and is likely to be an AOTY contender.
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Alexander Cole 
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.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
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."
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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.
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Caroline Fisher 
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.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Game Shares His Hot Takes On Baby Keem's "Ca$ino" In New Review The Game's review of Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" follows his review for J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" earlier this month.
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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.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott To Headline Italy's Hellwatt Festival Travis Scott and Kanye West are confirmed to be performing at the the inaugural Hellwatt Festival at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia this July.
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Caroline Fisher 
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."
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Zachary Horvath 
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.
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Caroline Fisher 
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.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music T.I. Takes Aim At 50 Cent With Another Diss Track, “Right One” T.I. and 50 Cent have been at odds on social media since their possible matchup on "Verzuz" recently fell through.
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Cole Blake 