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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 A recent acquittal brought good news, but Lil Durk still faces another legal battle as Drew Findling speaks on the case.
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Erika Marie September 25, 2026 Music DJ Vlad is pointing the finger back at Boosie.
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Tallie Spencer September 24, 2026 Music Kristina Khorram has landed with Usher after more than a decade in Diddy’s inner circle and years of legal scrutiny.
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Erika Marie September 23, 2026 Original Content Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie September 23, 2026 Music Houston clubgoers caught Drake making an unexpected appearance at Area 29, where the rapper has been spotted before.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music Elsewhere amid this swatted stream, Blueface and Nevaeh Akira hashed out their relationship issues and their seemingly unclear breakup.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026 Music Cardi B fans hope she means it this time, as we all remember the wait between "Invasion Of Privacy" and "Am I The Drama?"
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music Joe Budden was particularly praiseful of Drake's extended version of "Classic," which may surprise those privy to their long-standing beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music Tay Keith's cause of death has officially been revealed by an autopsy conducted by the Nashville Medical Examiner's Office.
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Alexander Cole September 17, 2026 Music We're getting a better idea of what Drake's "FOMO" will be when it drops next week, and fans can't wait for the full package.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2026 Music Sexyy Red's attorney said that she "categorically denies these allegations."
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Aron A. September 11, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s Lawyer Drew Findling Reflects On Acquittal & What Comes Next A recent acquittal brought good news, but Lil Durk still faces another legal battle as Drew Findling speaks on the case.
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Erika Marie 
Music DJ Vlad Accuses Boosie Badazz Of Snitching As Their Feud Escalates DJ Vlad is pointing the finger back at Boosie.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Diddy’s Former Chief Of Staff Joins Usher’s Tour Team Kristina Khorram has landed with Usher after more than a decade in Diddy’s inner circle and years of legal scrutiny.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Artists Who Left Hip Hop Behind For Other Genres Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Pops Up At Houston Strip Club During Surprise Visit Houston clubgoers caught Drake making an unexpected appearance at Area 29, where the rapper has been spotted before.
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Erika Marie 
Music Blueface Gets Swatted Again, This Time With Nevaeh & Their Son Elsewhere amid this swatted stream, Blueface and Nevaeh Akira hashed out their relationship issues and their seemingly unclear breakup.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B Is Not "Playing Around," Reveals Her Third Album Is Dropping Next Year Cardi B fans hope she means it this time, as we all remember the wait between "Invasion Of Privacy" and "Am I The Drama?"
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Gives His Flowers To Drake's "FOMO": "The Music Is There" Joe Budden was particularly praiseful of Drake's extended version of "Classic," which may surprise those privy to their long-standing beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Trap Lore Ross Addresses Criticism Of His Lil Durk Trial Coverage Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tay Keith Reportedly Died From An Overdose Tay Keith's cause of death has officially been revealed by an autopsy conducted by the Nashville Medical Examiner's Office.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Shares Trailer For New "Not So Short" Film "FOMO" We're getting a better idea of what Drake's "FOMO" will be when it drops next week, and fans can't wait for the full package.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Sexyy Red Reacts To $5M Lawsuit Accusing Her of Asking Fans To Attack Her Child’s Grandma Sexyy Red's attorney said that she "categorically denies these allegations."
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Aron A.