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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 The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. August 19, 2026 TV Two staples of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B are heading to Verzuz as Joe and Donell Jones prepare for their August event.
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Erika Marie August 12, 2026 Music Drake says the "pen isn't dry," but considering what happened with Drake and Pusha T, Joe Budden does not want to hear it.
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Alexander Cole August 12, 2026 Music The Rick Ross and 50 Cent feud returned as album numbers gave way to claims about liquor, sneakers, and Shreveport.
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Erika Marie August 04, 2026 Music A towering feathered costume helped Rihanna steal the spotlight during Barbados’ Grand Kadooment celebration.
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Erika Marie August 04, 2026 Pop Culture Kendrick Lamar infamously morphed into the likes of Kobe Bryant and Jussie Smollett for his iconic "Heart Part 5" visual back in May 2022.
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Zachary Horvath December 01, 2025 Music Lil Uzi Vert just released two singles titled "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant," but already might have more music on the way.
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Cole Blake November 26, 2025 Music Police found Celeste Rivas' body in the trunk of a vehicle registered to the singer, D4vd, back in September.
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Cole Blake November 25, 2025 Music Bad news for Kendrick Lamar fans... Although they haven't had much to complain about over the past 18 months or so.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 22, 2025 Music Cardi B recently shared the first picture of her newborn son with Stefon Diggs, and she chose to commemorate his birth in a curious way.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2025 Music Earlier this week, A$AP Rocky did confirm that "DON'T BE DUMB" is still coming this year with "Vanity Fair."
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Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025 Music Amid Rory's alleged racist old tweets controversy, DJ Akademiks posted pictures of him in public with his child.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2025
Music Here’s The Real Reason Why J. Cole Got Emotional During “Love Yourz” Performance The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. 
TV Joe & Donell Jones Set For Next Verzuz R&B Matchup Two staples of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B are heading to Verzuz as Joe and Donell Jones prepare for their August event.
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Erika Marie 
Music Joe Budden Rips Drake For "Pen Isn't Dry" Comments Drake says the "pen isn't dry," but considering what happened with Drake and Pusha T, Joe Budden does not want to hear it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Challenges 50 Cent’s Business Record After Album Sales Jab The Rick Ross and 50 Cent feud returned as album numbers gave way to claims about liquor, sneakers, and Shreveport.
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Erika Marie 
Music Rihanna Celebrates Barbados’ Crop Over In Massive Costume A towering feathered costume helped Rihanna steal the spotlight during Barbados’ Grand Kadooment celebration.
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Erika Marie 
Pop Culture Jussie Smollett Finally Addresses Viral Kendrick Lamar Deepfake Kendrick Lamar infamously morphed into the likes of Kobe Bryant and Jussie Smollett for his iconic "Heart Part 5" visual back in May 2022.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Hints At Having Even More Music Coming Lil Uzi Vert just released two singles titled "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant," but already might have more music on the way.
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Cole Blake 
Music Police Clarify Celeste Rivas’ Body Was Not Decapitated Or Frozen Police found Celeste Rivas' body in the trunk of a vehicle registered to the singer, D4vd, back in September.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kendrick Lamar's Movie With "South Park" Creators Delayed Indefinitely Bad news for Kendrick Lamar fans... Although they haven't had much to complain about over the past 18 months or so.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B Turns Newborn's Umbilical Cord Into Gold Chrome Heart Cardi B recently shared the first picture of her newborn son with Stefon Diggs, and she chose to commemorate his birth in a curious way.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music A$AP Rocky's "DON'T BE DUMB" Listening Party All But Confirms The Album Is Dropping Soon Earlier this week, A$AP Rocky did confirm that "DON'T BE DUMB" is still coming this year with "Vanity Fair."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Wishes Death On Rory While Crashing Out On Him & Mal Amid Rory's alleged racist old tweets controversy, DJ Akademiks posted pictures of him in public with his child.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares