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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 DJ Akademiks' issue with JAŸ-Z and his 2026 run is the same problem he had with his Roots Picnic festival set.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 Music Lupe Fiasco has a long history of speaking critically about Kendrick Lamar, which he attributes to the media always bringing K.Dot up to him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026 Music The kids will reportedly also receive interest in Nipsey Hussle's business ventures.
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Aron A. July 07, 2026 Music A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie June 30, 2026 Music During a conversation about Foolio's killers on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Budden showcased his true thoughts on the situation.
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Alexander Cole June 24, 2026 Music It would’ve been cool to see them do “Hello Brooklyn” together.
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Aron A. July 14, 2026 Music "I don’t give a f*ck about that activism sh*t," Memphis Bleek told Mouse Jones.
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Aron A. July 16, 2026 Music Ye just earned a whopping 68 fresh certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America, helping him make history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026 Music While Real Boston Richey did not reference his allegations in his latest Twitter rant, it's hard not to see how his image was impacted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Music The rapper reportedly owes over $200,000 in legal fees according to the firm.
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Tallie Spencer July 16, 2026 Politics One of Hip Hop's most recognizable protest records continues affecting YG's career nearly a decade later.
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Erika Marie July 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Surprisingly Praises JAŸ-Z's Concert... With A Catch DJ Akademiks' issue with JAŸ-Z and his 2026 run is the same problem he had with his Roots Picnic festival set.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Yung Miami Receives Huge Standing Ovation At The BET Awards As Crowd Sings "Spend Dat" Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lupe Fiasco's Latest Comments Have Fans Thinking He's Jealous Of Kendrick Lamar Lupe Fiasco has a long history of speaking critically about Kendrick Lamar, which he attributes to the media always bringing K.Dot up to him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Nipsey Hussle’s Kids Reportedly Receive Millions In Inheritance From Estate The kids will reportedly also receive interest in Nipsey Hussle's business ventures.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Cease Defends The Notorious B.I.G. Amid "Gay Lyrics" Debate A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie 
Music Joe Budden Shares Very Little Sympathy For Foolio's Killers During a conversation about Foolio's killers on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Budden showcased his true thoughts on the situation.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Is Lil Wayne Mad That He Didn’t Get Invited To JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium Show? It would’ve been cool to see them do “Hello Brooklyn” together.
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Aron A. 
Music Memphis Bleek Gets Heated In Defense Of JAŸ-Z’s Target Deal: "Don't Worry About Us" "I don’t give a f*ck about that activism sh*t," Memphis Bleek told Mouse Jones.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West Becomes Artist With The Most Songs Certified Gold Or Platinum Ye just earned a whopping 68 fresh certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America, helping him make history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Real Boston Richey Claims He's Quitting Rap After Abuse & Grooming Claims While Real Boston Richey did not reference his allegations in his latest Twitter rant, it's hard not to see how his image was impacted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Nicki Minaj Mansion Covered In Legal Papers The rapper reportedly owes over $200,000 in legal fees according to the firm.
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Tallie Spencer 
Politics YG Was Contacted By Secret Service Over 'FDT' One of Hip Hop's most recognizable protest records continues affecting YG's career nearly a decade later.
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Erika Marie