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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. Sports 50 Cent's post comes as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.
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Cole Blake February 04, 2026 Music Blueface continues to go back and forth with NLE Choppa, and recently, their kids even got dragged into the feud.
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Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026 Reviews With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. February 03, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj previously feuded with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media about the transgender community.
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Cole Blake February 03, 2026 Music Boosie Badazz's post about Chris Brown comes as Bad Bunny is gearing up to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
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Cole Blake February 03, 2026 Music J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall-Off" for years, but it appears that fans will finally get the hear the project this week.
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Cole Blake February 03, 2026 Politics Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music Amid Kanye West's apologies for his antisemitism, his colleague John Monopoly gave fans a bit more context and insight into his current state.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music 50 Cent reacted to Jay-Z's name appearing in an unverified Jeffrey Epstein hotline tip from 2019, allegations that also involved Pusha T.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music Juicy J, Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, T.I., Chief Keef, Chloe Bailey, and more watched or performed at Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's "Verzuz."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Michael "5000" Watts founded the Swishahouse label in Houston and was instrumental in chopped–and–screwed's rise in hip-hop culture.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Sports 50 Cent Roasts Floyd Mayweather's Reading Skills After Showtime Lawsuit 50 Cent's post comes as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.
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Cole Blake 
Music Blueface Encourages His Son To Fight NLE Choppa’s Son Blueface continues to go back and forth with NLE Choppa, and recently, their kids even got dragged into the feud.
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Caroline Fisher 
Reviews J. Cole’s "Birthday Blizzard ’26" Proves Skill Outlasts Status With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. 
Politics Nicki Minaj Clarifies Her Stance On The Transgender Community Nicki Minaj previously feuded with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media about the transgender community.
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Cole Blake 
Music Boosie Badazz Wants Chris Brown To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show Boosie Badazz's post about Chris Brown comes as Bad Bunny is gearing up to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
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Cole Blake 
Music When Is J. Cole Dropping "The Fall-Off"? J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall-Off" for years, but it appears that fans will finally get the hear the project this week.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Kehlani Proclaims "F**k ICE" During Grammys 2026 Acceptance Speech Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West's Longtime Manager John Monopoly Addresses Ye's Mental Health Amid Kanye West's apologies for his antisemitism, his colleague John Monopoly gave fans a bit more context and insight into his current state.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Teases Documentary About Jay-Z's Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Link 50 Cent reacted to Jay-Z's name appearing in an unverified Jeffrey Epstein hotline tip from 2019, allegations that also involved Pusha T.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Hit-Boy & Mike WiLL Made-It Bring Out Cavalcade Of Guests For Their "Verzuz" Juicy J, Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, T.I., Chief Keef, Chloe Bailey, and more watched or performed at Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's "Verzuz."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Houston Hip-Hop Legend Michael "5000" Watts Passes Away At 52 Michael "5000" Watts founded the Swishahouse label in Houston and was instrumental in chopped–and–screwed's rise in hip-hop culture.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares