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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 On HotNewHipHop's latest livestream, Aron and I also discussed Drake's "FOMO" teases, Hit-Boy's Nas comments, and recent Rod Wave debates.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence in 2019 and paid a $1,500 fine for the Jania Meshell situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music OTF Jam was back on the stand today for the trial of Lil Durk, and he offered some harsh words regarding his former boss.
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Alexander Cole August 27, 2026 Music The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music Diddy’s stint in disciplinary segregation has ended, though it is unclear whether he faces further prison sanctions.
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Erika Marie August 12, 2026 Music Lil Durk's trial is currently going down in Los Angeles, and on Day 2, footage of King Von's murder was shown in court.
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Alexander Cole August 26, 2026 Streetwear DMX's estate has reintroduced his signature fragrance with Isidore Luxury, the only product he endorsed during his lifetime.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026 Music Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music There are some incredible hip-hop albums coming out tonight as Rod Wave, Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and Fat Joe prepare to drop.
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Alexander Cole August 27, 2026 Music Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music His girlfriend denied ever facing any abuse.
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Lavender Alexandria May 23, 2024 Music The "VULTURES" duo had a falling out after two collab albums, but Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are on better terms now.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music How Hip-Hop Media Is Dividing Over The Lil Durk Trial On HotNewHipHop's latest livestream, Aron and I also discussed Drake's "FOMO" teases, Hit-Boy's Nas comments, and recent Rod Wave debates.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music NBA YoungBoy's Lawyer Responds To Resurfaced Assault Footage NBA YoungBoy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence in 2019 and paid a $1,500 fine for the Jania Meshell situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music OTF Jam Reveals Why He Snitched And Why He Has No Respect For Lil Durk OTF Jam was back on the stand today for the trial of Lil Durk, and he offered some harsh words regarding his former boss.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy Released From Solitary Confinement After Alleged Prison Fight Diddy’s stint in disciplinary segregation has ended, though it is unclear whether he faces further prison sanctions.
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Erika Marie 
Music Unseen Footage Of King Von's Murder Shown During Lil Durk Trial Lil Durk's trial is currently going down in Los Angeles, and on Day 2, footage of King Von's murder was shown in court.
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Alexander Cole 
Streetwear DMX's Signature Fragrance Returns Through His Estate DMX's estate has reintroduced his signature fragrance with Isidore Luxury, the only product he endorsed during his lifetime.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Jury In Lil Durk Trial Shown "Slide For King Von" Messages On Social Media Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 28, 2026 There are some incredible hip-hop albums coming out tonight as Rod Wave, Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and Fat Joe prepare to drop.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Doodie Lo Claims Lil Durk Wants Fans To Leave Trap Lore Ross Alone Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden's Girlfriend Responds To Recent Abuse Allegations Made By Tahiry Jose His girlfriend denied ever facing any abuse.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Kanye West Reunites With Ty Dolla $ign Onstage At New Orleans Concert The "VULTURES" duo had a falling out after two collab albums, but Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are on better terms now.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares