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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 DJ Akademiks believes Drake's 2026 success in comparison to J. Cole and Future goes beyond Drizzy's popularity with larger, casual audiences.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2026 Streetwear After a video went viral of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky seemingly arguing at the Met Gala, some fans pointed the finger at Giovanna Battaglia.
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Alexander Cole May 06, 2026 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 We doubt 50 Cent and Papoose's feud will end this easily, but the latter wants cheating rumors against his boo Claressa Shields to end.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were recently arrested and hit with charges related to the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane.
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Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty is facing kidnapping and robbery charges, as authorities accuse him and others of orchestrating a "coordinated armed takeover."
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Caroline Fisher April 06, 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 Andre 3000 and Big Boi's speeches preceded a star-studded Outkast medley for their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2025 Music During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. May 27, 2026 Music Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2025" features bars about Young Thug and Gunna, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Diddy, and more.
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Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026 Music Blueface's manager Wack 100 took issue with security at Adin Ross' Brand Risk boxing event leaving him out while admitting streamer N3on.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2026 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why Drake Is Really Outselling J. Cole & Future DJ Akademiks believes Drake's 2026 success in comparison to J. Cole and Future goes beyond Drizzy's popularity with larger, casual audiences.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Source Close to Giovanna Battaglia Clears The Air Following A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Debacle After a video went viral of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky seemingly arguing at the Met Gala, some fans pointed the finger at Giovanna Battaglia.
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Alexander Cole 
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 Papoose Gives Final Word On 50 Cent's Claressa Shields Cheating Claims We doubt 50 Cent and Papoose's feud will end this easily, but the latter wants cheating rumors against his boo Claressa Shields to end.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Big30’s Bond Stayed In Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were recently arrested and hit with charges related to the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Fires Back Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Allegations Pooh Shiesty is facing kidnapping and robbery charges, as authorities accuse him and others of orchestrating a "coordinated armed takeover."
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Caroline Fisher 
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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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Andre 3000 & Big Boi Get Emotional At Outkast's Rock & Roll HOF Induction Andre 3000 and Big Boi's speeches preceded a star-studded Outkast medley for their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane Says Lenox Mall Fight Was Part Of A 3 Week Mental Health Episode During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. 
Music Uncle Murda Targets Young Thug, Diddy & More In “Rap Up 2025” Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2025" features bars about Young Thug and Gunna, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Diddy, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Wack 100 Got Heated While Struggling To Get Into Blueface's Boxing Match Blueface's manager Wack 100 took issue with security at Adin Ross' Brand Risk boxing event leaving him out while admitting streamer N3on.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath