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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 In January, John Forté was found unresponsive on his kitchen floor in Chilmark by a neighbor at the age of 50.
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Caroline Fisher April 28, 2026 Music The saga between Cardi and Tasha continues.
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Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026 Music Kanye West also made some major adjustments to "CIRCLES," a track off of "BULLY" that initially featured the Houston rapper.
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Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026 Music While the rap world is mourning the loss of Jha Jha, we thought we'd honor her by going over her career accomplishments and more.
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Zachary Horvath March 30, 2026 Pop Culture Nicki Minaj was at last year's Met Gala, but it seems her recent actions are "freezing" her out from receiving an invite back this year.
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Zachary Horvath March 26, 2026 Music Ralo blasted Lil Baby for allegedly switching up on him for Young Thug, and he said Thugger isn't the gangster people assume him to be.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026 Music LaRussell says that fans are misunderstanding what he was going for with the lyrics to his wildly controversial new song.
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Cole Blake March 17, 2026 TV Recently, Blueface revealed how much he is making by streaming live on Kick. Now, he's updated those earnings, and they're ridiculous.
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Alexander Cole August 12, 2026 Music Roughly 75 potential jurors were summoned as Keffe D’s Tupac murder trial officially got underway in Las Vegas.
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Erika Marie August 10, 2026 Music There are a plethora of new hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and there is plenty for fans to be excited about.
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Alexander Cole August 06, 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$AP Rocky recently sat down for an interview with Jason Lee, and there were some questions about Drake throughout.
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Alexander Cole August 03, 2026
Music John Forté’s Cause Of Death Officially Revealed In January, John Forté was found unresponsive on his kitchen floor in Chilmark by a neighbor at the age of 50.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cardi B And Tasha K Set For Another Courtroom Showdown Amid Alleged Violations The saga between Cardi and Tasha continues.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Kanye West Previews New Don Toliver Collab Amid "BULLY" Deluxe News Kanye West also made some major adjustments to "CIRCLES," a track off of "BULLY" that initially featured the Houston rapper.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Who Was Jha Jha? The First Lady Of Dipset While the rap world is mourning the loss of Jha Jha, we thought we'd honor her by going over her career accomplishments and more.
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Zachary Horvath 
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Reportedly Being Shunned From 2026 Met Gala Nicki Minaj was at last year's Met Gala, but it seems her recent actions are "freezing" her out from receiving an invite back this year.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Lil Baby Affirms Loyalty To Young Thug As They Respond To Ralo's Disses Ralo blasted Lil Baby for allegedly switching up on him for Young Thug, and he said Thugger isn't the gangster people assume him to be.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music LaRussell Responds To Heaven-Sent Controversy In The Worst Way Possible LaRussell says that fans are misunderstanding what he was going for with the lyrics to his wildly controversial new song.
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Cole Blake 
TV Blueface's Updated Weekly Streaming Earnings Are Simply Unfathomable Recently, Blueface revealed how much he is making by streaming live on Kick. Now, he's updated those earnings, and they're ridiculous.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Keffe D’s Tupac Murder Trial Begins With Jury Selection Roughly 75 potential jurors were summoned as Keffe D’s Tupac murder trial officially got underway in Las Vegas.
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Erika Marie 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 7, 2026 There are a plethora of new hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and there is plenty for fans to be excited about.
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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 A$AP Rocky Answers Whether Or Not He'd Fight Drake: "Bare Knuckles Like The Irish" A$AP Rocky recently sat down for an interview with Jason Lee, and there were some questions about Drake throughout.
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Alexander Cole