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Music T.I. Proclaims "Atlanta Is Here" In Passionate Defense Of His Hometown The rant comes as T.I. works on his long-awaited next studio album, "Kill The King," which he shared a single from, earlier this month. By Cole Blake January 27, 2026
Music Offset Disappears From Social Media Amid Finesse2tymes Beef Earlier this week, Finesse2tymes dissed Offset during a rant about his ex Cardi B and her new man, Stefon Diggs. By Caroline Fisher November 19, 2025
TV Drake Blesses Kai Cenat's Streamer University Students With An OVO Care Package Kai Cenat officially started Streamer University last night, and as it turns out, Drake was there to offer up a care package. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music DJ Screw's Mixtapes Are Finally Coming To Streaming The introduction of DJ Screw's indelible work onto streaming services began this week with the "Originals (Volume 1)" drop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music Brandy Explains Abrupt Ending To Chicago Concert With Monica Brandy walked offstage in the middle of her performance at her and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" tour stop in Chicago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 19, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Continues To Challenge Fairness Of Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial Tory Lanez is still fighting for his freedom as he serves a ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher August 18, 2025
Music Blueface's Mom Karlissa Saffold Calls His Prison Sentence The "Cost" Of Disrespect Blueface's mother Karlissa Saffold took to Instagram Live to call his time in prison karma for his disrespect of her. By Devin Morton August 27, 2025
Music Chris Blake Griffith Blames Cardi B Split For Ruining Stefon Diggs’ Reputation In a lawsuit filed last year, Stefon Diggs accuses Chris Blake Griffith of damaging his reputation with sexual assault allegations. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Music YNW Melly Requests Prison Release Yet Again Over Alleged New Evidence YNW Melly has allegedly suffered "dehumanizing" conditions behind bars for seven years as he awaits his retrial for double murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Original Content Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Was Doomed From The Start In our first HotNewHipHop Video Essay, we look at Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and why it was always doomed to fail. By Alexander Cole October 17, 2025
Music Scarface Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rap Legend Worth? Delve into Scarface's storied career in hip-hop, from his influential role in the Geto Boys to his impactful solo career. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024
Music 6ix9ine Labeled A “Dumpster Fire” By Judge During Sentencing Last week, 6ix9ine was sentenced to three months behind bars and 12 months of supervised release for violating the terms of his probation. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2025