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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 DDG did not respond to Christian "King" Combs' comments about Diddy, who has been behind bars since September of 2024.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music The chef alleged Polo G's cheapness almost made him quit, but Polo's wondering why he's still hung up over a three-month-old encounter.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music N.O.R.E. also accused DJ Vlad of exploiting "Black drama" while explaining why he ultimately refused to appear on VladTV.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music Lil Durk was accused of being a snitch thanks to his defense's strategy involving OTF Vonni, and now, Wack 100 is speaking out.
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Alexander Cole August 26, 2026 Music A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie August 20, 2026 Music Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Music The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur began this week with jury selection.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty is facing kidnapping and robbery charges, as authorities accuse him and others of orchestrating a "coordinated armed takeover."
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Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026 Reviews "Bully" doesn’t feel like a comeback. It feels like Kanye West is reminding the world he still knows the tricks while avoiding the vulnerability and ambition that once made his music impossible to ignore.
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Aron A. April 01, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar went into tonight with 22 Grammys, while Jay-Z had 25. Now, Kendrick holds the record thanks to a phenomenal night.
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Alexander Cole February 01, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026 TV Wack 100 recently sat down with Adam22, where he had some unique insights on the Glasses Malone and Adin Ross situation.
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Alexander Cole January 12, 2026
Music Diddy's Son Christian "King" Combs Proclaims "Free Pops" On DDG's Stream DDG did not respond to Christian "King" Combs' comments about Diddy, who has been behind bars since September of 2024.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Polo G Calls Out Chef Who Accused The Rapper Of Being Cheap The chef alleged Polo G's cheapness almost made him quit, but Polo's wondering why he's still hung up over a three-month-old encounter.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music N.O.R.E. Fires Back At DJ Vlad After Being Called A “Snake” N.O.R.E. also accused DJ Vlad of exploiting "Black drama" while explaining why he ultimately refused to appear on VladTV.
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Erika Marie 
Music Wack 100 Asserts Lil Durk Is Not A Snitch Lil Durk was accused of being a snitch thanks to his defense's strategy involving OTF Vonni, and now, Wack 100 is speaking out.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins With Jury Selection A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk Trial Evidence Includes 6ix9ine, Wack 100, & Akademiks Interviews Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie 
Music Keefe D Is Not Scared Of Potential Life Sentence In Tupac Murder Trial The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur began this week with jury selection.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Fires Back Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Allegations Pooh Shiesty is facing kidnapping and robbery charges, as authorities accuse him and others of orchestrating a "coordinated armed takeover."
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Caroline Fisher 
Reviews Kanye West "Bully" Album Review "Bully" doesn’t feel like a comeback. It feels like Kanye West is reminding the world he still knows the tricks while avoiding the vulnerability and ambition that once made his music impossible to ignore.
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Aron A. 
Music Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-Z For Most Grammys In Hip-Hop History Kendrick Lamar went into tonight with 22 Grammys, while Jay-Z had 25. Now, Kendrick holds the record thanks to a phenomenal night.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Obliterates J. Cole's New Song "Disc 2 Track 2" And His Artistry DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Wack 100 Accuses Glasses Malone Of Clout Chasing Off Adin Ross Wack 100 recently sat down with Adam22, where he had some unique insights on the Glasses Malone and Adin Ross situation.
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Alexander Cole