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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 President of the Broadway League Jason Laks called the vote against Jay-Z and Roc Nation's casino bid one to "protect the magic of Broadway."
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Caroline Fisher September 17, 2025 Music If there's one thing that Dame Dash is going to do, is give his hot takes about Jay-Z. This time, it's all about Hov's recent Roots Picnic takeover.
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Erika Marie June 02, 2026 Music Amid upcoming Kanye West concerts this summer, this Tampa show is the only one so far in North America. Ye performed in L.A. last month.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks is always being presented interesting theories on his streams, and recently, he dealt with one involving Baby Keem and Drake.
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Alexander Cole June 02, 2026 Music Cardi B was peppered with questions outside of the Los Angeles courthouse where her assault trial was held on Tuesday.
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Cole Blake September 02, 2025 Music The Game recently recalled the making of his "300 Bars And Running" diss track against 50 Cent back in 2005.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2025 Music Rihanna joined JAŸ-Z on stage to perform "Run This Town."
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Aron A. July 13, 2026 Music When the finesser gets finessed.
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Aron A. May 04, 2026 Music Complex's list also includes Anthony Fantano, PlaqueBoyMax, Nadeska Alexis, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2025 Music The incident comes after authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly robbing Gucci Mane at a studio in Dallas.
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Cole Blake April 20, 2026 Music Diddy was transferred to FCI Fort Dix, last week, where he will serve the remainder of his prison sentence.
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Cole Blake November 03, 2025 Music Cash Money and No Limit faced off during the first "Verzuz" battle in years at ComplexCon over the weekend.
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Cole Blake October 29, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Roc Nation's NYC Casino Bid Shot Down By Advisory Committee President of the Broadway League Jason Laks called the vote against Jay-Z and Roc Nation's casino bid one to "protect the magic of Broadway."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Dame Dash Says He Is "Embarrassed" For Jay-Z, Criticizes His Hair If there's one thing that Dame Dash is going to do, is give his hot takes about Jay-Z. This time, it's all about Hov's recent Roots Picnic takeover.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West Announces Tampa Concert Amid World Tour Amid upcoming Kanye West concerts this summer, this Tampa show is the only one so far in North America. Ye performed in L.A. last month.
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Music DJ Akademiks Addresses Theory That Drake Was Involved With Baby Keem's Girl DJ Akademiks is always being presented interesting theories on his streams, and recently, he dealt with one involving Baby Keem and Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Throws Pen After Paparazzi Ask About Her Pregnancy Rumors With Offset & Stefon Diggs Cardi B was peppered with questions outside of the Los Angeles courthouse where her assault trial was held on Tuesday.
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Cole Blake 
Music The Game Reflects On "Kill Or Be Killed" Mentality During 50 Cent Beef The Game recently recalled the making of his "300 Bars And Running" diss track against 50 Cent back in 2005.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rihanna Admits She’s “Rusty” After Joining JAŸ-Z On Stage Rihanna joined JAŸ-Z on stage to perform "Run This Town."
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Aron A. 
Music Finesse2Tymes Fumes After ChatGPT Details 360 Deal With J. Prince Jr. When the finesser gets finessed.
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Aron A. 
Music Complex Drops Hip-Hop Media Rankings With Kai Cenat, DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden At The Top Complex's list also includes Anthony Fantano, PlaqueBoyMax, Nadeska Alexis, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane Fans Yell "Rat" During His First Public Appearance Since Pooh Shiesty's Arrest The incident comes after authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly robbing Gucci Mane at a studio in Dallas.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent Claims Diddy Is Looking A Little Too Happy In Prison Diddy was transferred to FCI Fort Dix, last week, where he will serve the remainder of his prison sentence.
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Cole Blake 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Lil Wayne & NBA YoungBoy Nearly Performed At The Cash Money "Verzuz" Cash Money and No Limit faced off during the first "Verzuz" battle in years at ComplexCon over the weekend.
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Cole Blake