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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 A Las Vegas jury convicted Keefe D of murder after prosecutors used his own accounts of Tupac Shakur’s killing against him.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Tech Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Streetwear Soulja Boy launched his new streetwear brand DripCo alongside his single "Marvelous," featuring sneakers, tracksuits, and more.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026 Music Surveillance allegedly shows Kewon White wearing the same underwear across multiple days surrounding Mo3’s fatal shooting.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Streetwear DMX's estate has reintroduced his signature fragrance with Isidore Luxury, the only product he endorsed during his lifetime.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026 Music Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music MrBeast jumps on the remix.
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music Trippie Redd and 6ix9ine have been beefing for a close to a decade now, which has led to scrutiny over their hit song, "Poles 1469."
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music With Big30 set to go on trial alongside Pooh Shiesty for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, the artist is still showing love.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music D4vd was back in court today ahead of his murder trial for the death of Celeste Rivas, and he got some bad news about his legal team.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026
Music Keefe D Found Guilty In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial A Las Vegas jury convicted Keefe D of murder after prosecutors used his own accounts of Tupac Shakur’s killing against him.
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Erika Marie 
Tech Meek Mill Praises AI As A Learning Tool And Sparks Backlash Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Soulja Boy Launches New Clothing Line DripCo Soulja Boy launched his new streetwear brand DripCo alongside his single "Marvelous," featuring sneakers, tracksuits, and more.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Mo3 Murder Trial Focuses On Surveillance Footage Of Alleged Gunman Surveillance allegedly shows Kewon White wearing the same underwear across multiple days surrounding Mo3’s fatal shooting.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear DMX's Signature Fragrance Returns Through His Estate DMX's estate has reintroduced his signature fragrance with Isidore Luxury, the only product he endorsed during his lifetime.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Ty Dolla $ign Suggests "Vultures 3" With Ye Is Still Happening Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole 
Music MrBeast Joins Lil Baby On “Dead Fresh” Remix & Fans Are Confused MrBeast jumps on the remix.
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Aron A. 
Music Trippie Redd Expresses Deep Regret Over 6ix9ine Collaboration Trippie Redd and 6ix9ine have been beefing for a close to a decade now, which has led to scrutiny over their hit song, "Poles 1469."
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Alexander Cole 
Music Big30 Performs Pooh Shiesty's "FDO" For High School Students With BenDaDonnn With Big30 set to go on trial alongside Pooh Shiesty for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, the artist is still showing love.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Son For The Singer’s Death Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. 
Music D4vd Forced To Use Public Defender In Murder Case As Lawyers Withdraw D4vd was back in court today ahead of his murder trial for the death of Celeste Rivas, and he got some bad news about his legal team.
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Alexander Cole