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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 Mickey Factz recently made the claim that Chicago rap legend Lupe Fiasco is a better lyricist than Kendrick Lamar.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 16, 2025 Music Nicki Minaj didn't say anything about Ethel Cain specifically, but she did praise how Lana Del Rey put her remarks in such a gorgeous melody.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025 Music DDG is gearing up to launch his new dating show "Are You My Ball?," which fans will be able to watch live on Twitch.
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Caroline Fisher August 15, 2025 Music Tyler The Creator said his favorite 50 Cent track is “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” from the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Motion Picture Soundtrack.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025 Music Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar sued Cardi B for allegedly copying elements from their track for her 2024 single, "Enough (Miami)."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2025 Relationships Yaya Mayweather has already responded to the new rumors about her and NBA YoungBoy expecting another child.
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Cole Blake August 12, 2025 Music Earlier this year, Salt-N-Pepa filed a lawsuit against UMG, alleging that the company violated the Copyright Act.
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Caroline Fisher August 11, 2025 Music DDG addressed his swatting experience during a recent livestream, warning that there could be serious consequences for those responsible.
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Caroline Fisher August 11, 2025 Sports Nicki Minaj issued an apology to Dez Bryant after their unexpected and strange social media back and forth.
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Devin Morton August 10, 2025 Music During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026 Music Mal, like other fans, wants J. Cole to address his relationships with Drake and Kendrick Lamar on "The Fall–Off" and explain beef dynamics.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Drake made things extra awkward between Melyssa Ford and "The Joe Budden Podcast" after being shouted out on "Gimme A Hug."
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Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026
Music Mickey Factz Claims Cardi B Should've Called Him To Help “Kill” Her Jay-Z-Sampled “Imaginary Players” Mickey Factz recently made the claim that Chicago rap legend Lupe Fiasco is a better lyricist than Kendrick Lamar.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Nicki Minaj Weighs In On Lana Del Rey And Ethel Cain’s Bizarre Beef Nicki Minaj didn't say anything about Ethel Cain specifically, but she did praise how Lana Del Rey put her remarks in such a gorgeous melody.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DDG’s New Dating Show Draws Wild Audition Tapes DDG is gearing up to launch his new dating show "Are You My Ball?," which fans will be able to watch live on Twitch.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Tyler The Creator Remembers His Favorite G-Unit Member & Receives An Appreciative Response Tyler The Creator said his favorite 50 Cent track is “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” from the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Motion Picture Soundtrack.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Cardi B's Copyright Lawsuit Might Affect The Tracklist For New Album "Am I The Drama?" Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar sued Cardi B for allegedly copying elements from their track for her 2024 single, "Enough (Miami)."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships NBA YoungBoy Claims Yaya Mayweather Is Pregnant And Reveals His Shocking Reaction Yaya Mayweather has already responded to the new rumors about her and NBA YoungBoy expecting another child.
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Cole Blake 
Music Salt-N-Pepa Accuse UMG Of Trying To Sabotage Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Earlier this year, Salt-N-Pepa filed a lawsuit against UMG, alleging that the company violated the Copyright Act.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DDG Gets Swatted During Paintball Tournament DDG addressed his swatting experience during a recent livestream, warning that there could be serious consequences for those responsible.
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Caroline Fisher 
Sports Nicki Minaj Apologizes To Dez Bryant Following Social Media Spat Nicki Minaj issued an apology to Dez Bryant after their unexpected and strange social media back and forth.
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Devin Morton 
Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Mal Claims J. Cole Hasn't Reached Out To Drake Since Kendrick Lamar Apology Mal, like other fans, wants J. Cole to address his relationships with Drake and Kendrick Lamar on "The Fall–Off" and explain beef dynamics.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Melyssa Ford Speaks On Being A Pawn In The Drake-Joe Budden Beef Drake made things extra awkward between Melyssa Ford and "The Joe Budden Podcast" after being shouted out on "Gimme A Hug."
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Zachary Horvath