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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 Patrick "DJ Pat" Clark is accused of "knowingly discharging a firearm at and in the direction of” Takeoff back in 2022.
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Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026 Music J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" is about to be upon us. But when exactly? We have all of that information for you right here.
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Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026 Music It's been a long but exciting month for J. Cole with the album and Trunk Sale Tour. But now, he's getting ready for the next step.
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Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026 Music Jay-Z used to go by JAŸ-Z in the earlier stages of his career, most notably at the beginning when he dropped "Reasonable Doubt" in 1996.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks' challenge comes after he went on a lengthy tirade about Ebro and the reason he was fired from Hot 97.
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Cole Blake March 18, 2026 Music 42 Dugg was accused by a woman who allegedly was pregnant with his child of threatening her physically via online messages.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026 Music Lil Baby initially teased that "Dominique" was going to drop last February but the project has been in limbo since then.
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Zachary Horvath March 26, 2026 Music OJ Da Juiceman and his legal team are already pushing back against the idea that it was him in the vehicle.
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Cole Blake March 24, 2026 Music Kanye West has released unfinished album since 2016's Life of Pablo. Donda 2 was released on a custom made streaming player.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 18, 2025 Music Lil Uzi Vert has been coming through with some dope singles and snippets as of late, and as it turns out, and album should be on the way.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Music Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music In 2024, Cardi B was sued by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused her of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Takeoff’s Accused Murderer Taps J Prince’s Former Attorneys Ahead Of Trial Patrick "DJ Pat" Clark is accused of "knowingly discharging a firearm at and in the direction of” Takeoff back in 2022.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music What Time Is J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" Dropping? J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" is about to be upon us. But when exactly? We have all of that information for you right here.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Teases What's Next Following Trunk Sale Tour It's been a long but exciting month for J. Cole with the album and Trunk Sale Tour. But now, he's getting ready for the next step.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jay-Z Raises Eyebrows After Name Change On Streaming Services Jay-Z used to go by JAŸ-Z in the earlier stages of his career, most notably at the beginning when he dropped "Reasonable Doubt" in 1996.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Challenges Ebro To A Debate As Their Feud Escalates DJ Akademiks' challenge comes after he went on a lengthy tirade about Ebro and the reason he was fired from Hot 97.
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Cole Blake 
Music 42 Dugg Secures Victory In Court Due To Missing Witness In Threat Case 42 Dugg was accused by a woman who allegedly was pregnant with his child of threatening her physically via online messages.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Baby & Playboi Carti Tease New Music Ahead Of "Dominique" Lil Baby initially teased that "Dominique" was going to drop last February but the project has been in limbo since then.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music OJ Da Juiceman Arrested For Allegedly Pointing Gun At Police Officer OJ Da Juiceman and his legal team are already pushing back against the idea that it was him in the vehicle.
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Cole Blake 
Music An Entire Kanye West Album Just Leaked Kanye West has released unfinished album since 2016's Life of Pablo. Donda 2 was released on a custom made streaming player.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Drops Wavy New Snippet And All But Confirms A New Album Is Imminent Lil Uzi Vert has been coming through with some dope singles and snippets as of late, and as it turns out, and album should be on the way.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Provides An Update On His Mental State Behind Bars Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Cole Blake 
Music Cardi B Secures Major Win In Legal Battle Over “Enough (Miami)” In 2024, Cardi B was sued by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused her of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher