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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. TV DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music JAŸ-Z is having a huge year, and it might be getting bigger as Roc Nation recently revealed that something is coming tomorrow.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music Drake recently attended an Ella Langley concert, and it appears as though he spring boarded that into a new collaboration.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music OTF Jam spoke about how the alleged hit on Quando Rondo, which killed Rondo's cousin Lul Pab, made him lose respect for Lil Durk.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music While testifying against Lil Durk, OTF Jam admitted to violent crimes, detailed gang affiliations and named others he says participated.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music Despite everything they accomplished together, Hit-Boy says there are deeper reasons he doesn’t see another Nas project happening.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Original Content Her final trip to the Bahamas ended in tragedy, but 25 years later the facts surrounding Aaliyah’s crash are still often mixed with rumor.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music A new snippet from "Dillagence 2."
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Aron A. August 24, 2026 Music Lil Durk has become a global artist, and he had fans in Ghana showing support as he enters a critical legal battle.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Tech During an interview with The New York Times, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine explained why they don't see AI in music as a threat.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026 Music While jury selection in Lil Durk's trial took longer than expected, the court is reportedly on track to hear opening statements next week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026 Music Rap’s chart slowdown has fueled plenty of theories, but Joe Rogan’s USAID explanation is not backed by evidence.
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Erika Marie August 21, 2026
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole 
Music JAŸ-Z's Roc Nation Teases Big Announcement On September 1 JAŸ-Z is having a huge year, and it might be getting bigger as Roc Nation recently revealed that something is coming tomorrow.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Previews Remix Of Ella Langley's "Choosin Texas" Drake recently attended an Ella Langley concert, and it appears as though he spring boarded that into a new collaboration.
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Alexander Cole 
Music OTF Jam Calls Lul Pab Murder "Sloppy" During Lil Durk's Trial OTF Jam spoke about how the alleged hit on Quando Rondo, which killed Rondo's cousin Lul Pab, made him lose respect for Lil Durk.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music OTF Jam Takes Stand, Implicates Lil Durk In Murder-For-Hire Case While testifying against Lil Durk, OTF Jam admitted to violent crimes, detailed gang affiliations and named others he says participated.
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Erika Marie 
Music Hit-Boy Says He Doesn’t See Himself Working With Nas Again Despite everything they accomplished together, Hit-Boy says there are deeper reasons he doesn’t see another Nas project happening.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Aaliyah’s Final Days Revisited 25 Years After Her Death Her final trip to the Bahamas ended in tragedy, but 25 years later the facts surrounding Aaliyah’s crash are still often mixed with rumor.
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Erika Marie 
Music Busta Rhymes Previews D’Angelo Collab In Hype Williams-Directed Video A new snippet from "Dillagence 2."
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Supporters In Ghana Take To The Streets Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk has become a global artist, and he had fans in Ghana showing support as he enters a critical legal battle.
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Alexander Cole 
Tech Dr. Dre Gets Torn Apart For Using & Defending AI In Music During an interview with The New York Times, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine explained why they don't see AI in music as a threat.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jury For Lil Durk's Murder-For-Hire Trial Has Reportedly Been Seated While jury selection in Lil Durk's trial took longer than expected, the court is reportedly on track to hear opening statements next week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Rogan Says Hip Hop Fell Off Because "USAID Got Defunded" Rap’s chart slowdown has fueled plenty of theories, but Joe Rogan’s USAID explanation is not backed by evidence.
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Erika Marie