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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. Streetwear PETA has fired back at Young Thug through his Instagram comments over the $25,000 alligator tank top he wore.
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Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026 Music J. Cole's participation in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle was one of the most divisive moments of his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026 Music Tyrese and Tank are scheduled to go head-to-head later this month, and fans can't wait to see who comes out on top.
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Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026 Viral Drake's promise to this fan in his Instagram DMs suggest we could be getting some heavy bars on the 6ix God's upcoming album "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2026 Music Earlier this year, Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he hasn't received his fair share of royalties.
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Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026 Music Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear recently passed away at the age of 53, prompting his peers to honor his life and legacy.
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Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026 Music Kanye West previously took out a full page in The Wall Street Journal to apologize to the Jewish community.
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Cole Blake March 11, 2026 Music 50 Cent has been beefing with Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East since they criticized "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Cole Blake March 11, 2026 Music T.I.'s comments on which rapper lyrically bested him are very curious, mainly due to his ongoing beef with 50 Cent.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 07, 2026 Music Lil Uzi Vert brought up Kanye West while discussing lyrics of theirs that “mean a lot” to them from over the years.
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Cole Blake March 03, 2026 Music T.I. and 50 Cent reignited their feud.
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Aron A. March 02, 2026 Music Drake has captivated a lot of fans with his "ICEMAN" livestreams, and fans hope Episode 4 will coincide with the new album's release.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Streetwear Young Thug's Ridiculous Alligator Top Gets Some Comments From PETA PETA has fired back at Young Thug through his Instagram comments over the $25,000 alligator tank top he wore.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music J. Cole Reveals How He Really Feels About Drake & Kendrick Lamar J. Cole's participation in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle was one of the most divisive moments of his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tyrese & Tank To Face Off In “Verzuz” Battle Tyrese and Tank are scheduled to go head-to-head later this month, and fans can't wait to see who comes out on top.
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Caroline Fisher 
Viral Drake Shows Love To Fan Who Explained Drizzy's Beefs To His Girlfriend Drake's promise to this fan in his Instagram DMs suggest we could be getting some heavy bars on the 6ix God's upcoming album "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chad Hugo Expands $1 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Pharrell Earlier this year, Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he hasn't received his fair share of royalties.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Eminem & More Pay Tribute To Late Radio Legend Lord Sear Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear recently passed away at the age of 53, prompting his peers to honor his life and legacy.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West's SoFi Stadium Show Faces Immense Backlash From Jewish Activists Kanye West previously took out a full page in The Wall Street Journal to apologize to the Jewish community.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent Hits Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous & Dave East In New A.I. Video And Fans Are Divided 50 Cent has been beefing with Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East since they criticized "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Cole Blake 
Music T.I. Reveals Which Rapper Gave Him "The Greatest Ass-Whooping" On A Song T.I.'s comments on which rapper lyrically bested him are very curious, mainly due to his ongoing beef with 50 Cent.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Recalls Spending Millions On Balenciaga To Compete With Kanye West Lil Uzi Vert brought up Kanye West while discussing lyrics of theirs that “mean a lot” to them from over the years.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent & T.I.'s Beef: Everything You Need To Know About The Feud T.I. and 50 Cent reignited their feud.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Fans Hope His New "ICEMAN" Tease Means Episode 4 Is Coming Soon Drake has captivated a lot of fans with his "ICEMAN" livestreams, and fans hope Episode 4 will coincide with the new album's release.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares