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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 Jonathan Hay accused Biggie Smalls's son CJ Wallace of participating in Diddy's "freak-offs" and luring Hay to a sexual assault incident.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Music The case ultimately fell apart in court.
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Tallie Spencer March 20, 2026 Music Afroman recently found himself in the middle of a defamation lawsuit with Adams County deputies, and on Wednesday, he won.
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Alexander Cole March 19, 2026 Music Denzel Curry and FERG have collaborated a lot in recent years, boasting tracks such as "HOT ONE" and "Demons."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2025 Music Tyler, The Creator dropped off his ninth studio album "Don't Tap The Glass" today following a few days of teasing.
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Caroline Fisher July 21, 2025 Music Diddy's defense attorney Brian Steel cross-examined "Mia," an anonymous alleged victim who took the stand during trial this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025 Music Dawn Richard's witness testimony follows Cassie's time on the stand during the Diddy trial, which had a similarly shocking start.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025 Music This question about Young Thug and Gunna's beef came up as the former made his way to Metro Boomin's sexual assault trial.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025 Music Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025 Viral Whether she's shaking it in a "Deli" or on stage, Ice Spice always looks her best.
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Hayley Hynes November 07, 2023 Original Content The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Music Biggie's Son Wants To Track Down Accuser In Diddy Freak-Off Case Jonathan Hay accused Biggie Smalls's son CJ Wallace of participating in Diddy's "freak-offs" and luring Hay to a sexual assault incident.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Childish Gambino Scores Legal Win As “This Is America” Lawsuit Backfires The case ultimately fell apart in court.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Afroman Takes To The Streets To Celebrate His Win Following Viral Lawsuit Afroman recently found himself in the middle of a defamation lawsuit with Adams County deputies, and on Wednesday, he won.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Denzel Curry & FERG Announce Joint Mixtape Coming Soon Denzel Curry and FERG have collaborated a lot in recent years, boasting tracks such as "HOT ONE" and "Demons."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tyler, The Creator Reveals His Intentions Behind New Album “Don’t Tap The Glass” Tyler, The Creator dropped off his ninth studio album "Don't Tap The Glass" today following a few days of teasing.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy's Lawyer Brian Steel Questions Accuser's Story During Trial Diddy's defense attorney Brian Steel cross-examined "Mia," an anonymous alleged victim who took the stand during trial this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Dawn Richard Takes The Stand In Diddy Trial And Alleges She Saw Him Abuse Cassie Dawn Richard's witness testimony follows Cassie's time on the stand during the Diddy trial, which had a similarly shocking start.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Young Thug Scolds Reporter For Asking About Gunna This question about Young Thug and Gunna's beef came up as the former made his way to Metro Boomin's sexual assault trial.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music YNW Melly Refuses To Attend His Latest Status Hearing Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Cole Blake 
Music YNW Melly Secures New Lawyers Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Viral Ice Spice Twerking GIF Goes Viral After Bronx Baddie Retweets Herself Baring It All Whether she's shaking it in a "Deli" or on stage, Ice Spice always looks her best.
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Hayley Hynes 
Original Content Are The Fugees To Blame For Their Complicated Legacy? The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares