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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. Streetwear The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson August 25, 2026 Music Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music Kanye West was supposed to have two concerts in Russia on October 10 and 11, but those have been hit with a reality check.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music The Game explains his "Pick a side, then I'm picking homicide" bar from "No Brakes."
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Aron A. August 25, 2026 Music The defense said Lil Durk "had nothing to do" with the murder of Lul Pab.
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Aron A. August 25, 2026 Music Lil Durk's legal team is laying blame on OTF Vonni, which has led to snitching narratives from the likes of 6ix9ine.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music A Las Vegas location will take Marathon Burger outside Los Angeles while introducing the Nipsey Hussle-inspired brand’s first drive-thru.
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026 Music Alternate versions of “No Brakes” were more confrontational before The Game reworked "The Documentary III."
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026 Music The federal trial drew an unexpected visitor when MGK arrived to watch Lil Durk’s case from an overflow courtroom.
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026 Relationships A deleted video showed Joey Bada$$ discussing his relationship with Serayah after she accused him of repeated infidelity.
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026 Music Claims of unpaid wages and workplace misconduct could be resolved after Busta Rhymes agreed to pay his former assistant.
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026
Streetwear JAY-Z's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Lands In London This Week The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Isaiah Rashad Delivers Stunning NPR Tiny Desk Performance Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West's Russian Concerts Canceled As Venue Finally Speaks Out Kanye West was supposed to have two concerts in Russia on October 10 and 11, but those have been hit with a reality check.
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Alexander Cole 
Music The Game Says He Doesn’t Believe He Has To Pick Sides Following Drake Collab The Game explains his "Pick a side, then I'm picking homicide" bar from "No Brakes."
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Was “Consumed With Revenge,” Prosecutors Say In Murder-For-Hire Trial The defense said Lil Durk "had nothing to do" with the murder of Lul Pab.
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Aron A. 
Music 6ix9ine Goes After Lil Durk As Bradford Cohen Debunks Snitching Narrative Lil Durk's legal team is laying blame on OTF Vonni, which has led to snitching narratives from the likes of 6ix9ine.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Attempting To Flee The Country And Paying For Hitmen With Amex Card Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger Is Expanding To Vegas A Las Vegas location will take Marathon Burger outside Los Angeles while introducing the Nipsey Hussle-inspired brand’s first drive-thru.
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Erika Marie 
Music The Game Says Earlier Versions Of “No Brakes” Weren't “Too Kind” Alternate versions of “No Brakes” were more confrontational before The Game reworked "The Documentary III."
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Erika Marie 
Music MGK Shows Up To Support Lil Durk At Federal Murder-For-Hire Trial The federal trial drew an unexpected visitor when MGK arrived to watch Lil Durk’s case from an overflow courtroom.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Serayah Puts Joey Bada$$ On Blast With Recorded Conversation A deleted video showed Joey Bada$$ discussing his relationship with Serayah after she accused him of repeated infidelity.
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Erika Marie 
Music Busta Rhymes Officially Settles $6M Legal Battle With Ex-Assistant Claims of unpaid wages and workplace misconduct could be resolved after Busta Rhymes agreed to pay his former assistant.
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Erika Marie