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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 Drake made things extra awkward between Melyssa Ford and "The Joe Budden Podcast" after being shouted out on "Gimme A Hug."
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Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026 Music Brandy says that she was only 16 years old at the time of the relationship, but Morris was already in his early 20s.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Ty Dolla Sign teamed up with Quavo, Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, and many more artists on his new album, "Tycoon."
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Cole Blake October 29, 2025 Music NBA Ben10 was shot multiple times inside a Houston restaurant last week, and his mother is glad he's alive.
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Caroline Fisher April 14, 2026 Music Wiz Khalifa says that "birthday licks" shouldn't have gotten any backlash.
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Tallie Spencer February 26, 2026 Music With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Music A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. guilty for murdering Jam Master Jay almost two years ago, along with another suspect named Ronald Washington.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2025 Music Kid Cudi's book, "Cudi: The Memoir," will be releasing on Tuesday, August 12, and is available for pre-order now.
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Cole Blake August 07, 2025 TV The remarkable net worth of Hazel-E showcases her financial success and accomplishments. Learn more about her wealth here.
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Jake Skudder June 16, 2023 Music Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake January 26, 2026 Music Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead.
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Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025 Music Cardi B sounded off on this immediately after securing her win against Emani Ellis, who tried to sue her for $24 million.
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Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025
Music Melyssa Ford Speaks On Being A Pawn In The Drake-Joe Budden Beef Drake made things extra awkward between Melyssa Ford and "The Joe Budden Podcast" after being shouted out on "Gimme A Hug."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Brandy Accuses Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris Of Grooming Her Brandy says that she was only 16 years old at the time of the relationship, but Morris was already in his early 20s.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ty Dolla Sign's Fans Are Confused After "Tycoon" Fails To Chart On The Billboard 200 Ty Dolla Sign teamed up with Quavo, Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, and many more artists on his new album, "Tycoon."
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Cole Blake 
Music NBA YoungBoy’s Mother Defends Ben10’s Mother After Houston Shooting NBA Ben10 was shot multiple times inside a Houston restaurant last week, and his mother is glad he's alive.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Wiz Khalifa Defends Himself For Giving Son Birthday Punches Wiz Khalifa says that "birthday licks" shouldn't have gotten any backlash.
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Music DJ Akademiks Calls J. Cole Pathetic, Claims TDE Warned Cole About Kendrick Lamar Diss With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jam Master Jay's Alleged Killer Gets Conviction Overturned A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. guilty for murdering Jam Master Jay almost two years ago, along with another suspect named Ronald Washington.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kid Cudi Opens Up About Almost Suffering A Life-Threatening Overdose In New Memoir Kid Cudi's book, "Cudi: The Memoir," will be releasing on Tuesday, August 12, and is available for pre-order now.
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Cole Blake 
TV Hazel-E Net Worth 2023: What Is The "LHHH" Star Worth? The remarkable net worth of Hazel-E showcases her financial success and accomplishments. Learn more about her wealth here.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Ready To Forgive Him Just Yet Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ksoo's Brother Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Lil Buck Murder Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Reveals She Missed Her Kids' First Days Of School Due To Assault Trial Cardi B sounded off on this immediately after securing her win against Emani Ellis, who tried to sue her for $24 million.
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Zachary Horvath