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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 Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake March 25, 2026 Music A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026 Music EsDeeKid is climbing up the Spotify charts after teaming up with Timothée Chalamet on a remix of "4 Raws."
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Cole Blake December 23, 2025 Music Chicken P rejected the allegations as false, stating, "I have always carried myself with respect toward women and toward everyone I interact with, both inside and outside of music."
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Aron A. November 28, 2025 Music Drake is not listed as a defendant in this federal class action lawsuit against the streaming titan, but it's just another thing on his plate.
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Zachary Horvath November 03, 2025 Music Sexyy Red received a lot of hate from fans after teasing a very raunchy remix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It."
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Music Diddy will appear in court today seeking immediate release, claiming that his "freak-off" tapes are protected under the First Amendment.
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Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026 Music In 2024, "Chris Brown: A History Of Violence" aired on ID, diving into the hitmaker's allegedly problematic past.
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Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026 Streetwear Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson October 06, 2026 Pop Culture A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022 Relationships Reports that Big Sean and Jhene Aiko broke up began to circulate earlier this week. However, there's a chance its fake news.
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Zachary Horvath November 07, 2025 Music Adam22 says a lawsuit from Chrisean Rock could let him pursue discovery related to claims about her behavior while pregnant.
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Erika Marie September 24, 2026
Music Joey Bada$$ Argues J. Cole Was Afraid Of Competing With JID On "The Fall-Off" Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy & Cassie’s Former Escort Studying Law Amid Legal Battle A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music EsDeeKid Passes Michael Jackson In Daily Streams On Spotify EsDeeKid is climbing up the Spotify charts after teaming up with Timothée Chalamet on a remix of "4 Raws."
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Cole Blake 
Music Chicken P Hit With Multiple Rape Charges: What We Know So Far Chicken P rejected the allegations as false, stating, "I have always carried myself with respect toward women and toward everyone I interact with, both inside and outside of music."
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Aron A. 
Music Snoop Dogg's Cousin Is At The Center Of Spotify Lawsuit That Implicates Drake Drake is not listed as a defendant in this federal class action lawsuit against the streaming titan, but it's just another thing on his plate.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Michael Jackson's Estate Slams Sexyy Red's Explicit "Beat It" Remix Sexyy Red received a lot of hate from fans after teasing a very raunchy remix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Diddy Argues “Freak-Off” Tapes Are Amateur Pornography In New Appeal Diddy will appear in court today seeking immediate release, claiming that his "freak-off" tapes are protected under the First Amendment.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Chris Brown’s $500 Million “History Of Violence” Lawsuit Tossed Out By Judge In 2024, "Chris Brown: A History Of Violence" aired on ID, diving into the hitmaker's allegedly problematic past.
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Caroline Fisher 
Streetwear The Playboi Carti x BAPE Collection Just Dropped Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson 
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Big Sean Seemingly Shuts Down Jhene Aiko Breakup Rumors Reports that Big Sean and Jhene Aiko broke up began to circulate earlier this week. However, there's a chance its fake news.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Adam22 Responds After Chrisean Rock Threatens Legal Action Adam22 says a lawsuit from Chrisean Rock could let him pursue discovery related to claims about her behavior while pregnant.
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Erika Marie