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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 Ray J is in the midst of a serious health crisis, but it seems he wasn't going to cancel his special Valentine's Day show.
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Zachary Horvath February 16, 2026 Music Rihanna's home was shot up over the weekend, and in the aftermath of this, the singer is doing what she can to move forward.
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Alexander Cole March 10, 2026 Music Rihanna was spotted at Magic City on Friday, and she was turning up to her own song with the strippers there.
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Alexander Cole June 13, 2026 Music Don Toliver recently dropped off a cinematic, black-and-white trailer for his fifth studio album, "OCTANE."
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Caroline Fisher January 22, 2026 Music Eminem and Proof put on for Detroit hip-hop via D12 and their other collaborations, a bond Marshall Mathers remembers fondly and gratefully.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026 Music Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and a verdict could come down today as closing arguments are being heard.
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Alexander Cole September 08, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk's beef has a lot of emotional and personal layers to it, so there's a good chance they never see eye to eye again.
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Zachary Horvath December 12, 2025 Music Who will JAŸ bring out on stage this weekend?
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Aron A. July 10, 2026 Music Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music SZA has solid relationships with both Drake and Kendrick Lamar, despite the fact that the two of them are at odds.
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Caroline Fisher November 06, 2025 Music Although HoneyKomb Brazy initially opposed 21 Savage's "f**k the streets" philosophy, he later came to terms with his true intentions.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025 Music Yeat's new album "ADL" was highly sought after; however, it seems to have let down a lot of listeners early on.
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Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Ray J Allegedly Bleeds From Eyes & Wears Heart Monitor During Performance Ray J is in the midst of a serious health crisis, but it seems he wasn't going to cancel his special Valentine's Day show.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Rihanna Takes Immediate Action Following Shooting At Her Home Rihanna's home was shot up over the weekend, and in the aftermath of this, the singer is doing what she can to move forward.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rihanna Pole Dances At Magic City To Her Own Song Rihanna was spotted at Magic City on Friday, and she was turning up to her own song with the strippers there.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Don Toliver Announces Release Date For New Album “OCTANE” Don Toliver recently dropped off a cinematic, black-and-white trailer for his fifth studio album, "OCTANE."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Eminem Pays Tribute To Proof 20 Years After His Passing Eminem and Proof put on for Detroit hip-hop via D12 and their other collaborations, a bond Marshall Mathers remembers fondly and gratefully.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Durk Trial: Closing Arguments Begin This Morning Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and a verdict could come down today as closing arguments are being heard.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 21 Savage Attempted To Mediate NBA YoungBoy & Lil Durk Beef NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk's beef has a lot of emotional and personal layers to it, so there's a good chance they never see eye to eye again.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Five Guests We Want JAŸ-Z To Bring Out During His Yankee Stadium Shows Who will JAŸ bring out on stage this weekend?
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Aron A. 
Music DJ Vlad Reveals Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Contacted Him After Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music SZA Addresses Backlash After Performing Drake Collab On Kendrick Lamar Tour SZA has solid relationships with both Drake and Kendrick Lamar, despite the fact that the two of them are at odds.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music HoneyKomb Brazy Shares Old DMs From 21 Savage About The Streets Although HoneyKomb Brazy initially opposed 21 Savage's "f**k the streets" philosophy, he later came to terms with his true intentions.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Poor Reviews For Yeat's "ADL" Are Piling Up Yeat's new album "ADL" was highly sought after; however, it seems to have let down a lot of listeners early on.
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Zachary Horvath