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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 As part of her 2018 contract with UMG, Taylor Swift requested that any sale of the label's Spotify shares benefit its artists.
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Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026 Music Rick Ross and French Montana will go head-to-head on May 7, and the battle can be streamed on Apple Music.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Latto is teasing something big coming tonight and fans think there's a deeper meaning behind this trailer shared to her social media.
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Zachary Horvath March 19, 2026 Music Several police officers are suing Afroman for satirical music videos he released after they raided his home in 2022.
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Cole Blake March 18, 2026 Music Cam'ron asked Ma$e and Brandy about their relationships with Brandy during an interview on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake March 18, 2026 Music d4vd's former friend Neo Langston was arrested in January for failing to appear as a witness before a grand jury in this Celeste Rivas case.
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Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026 Music Another one of Kodak Black's enemies, Jackboy, is chiming in with his two cents on the former's time in protective custody.
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Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026 Music Duane "Keefe D" Davis will have to find new legal counsel to help him navigate the murder case against him regarding Tupac Shakur.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026 Music J. Cole has been listening to "The Fall-Off" "religiously" since its release and after a month, he's listing his top three favorite songs.
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Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026 Music Rick Ross promises his fans a "black-tie experience" on his upcoming tour, which is scheduled to kick off this May.
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Caroline Fisher March 11, 2026 Music The Fawn Weaver-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is being accused of hiding money by its lender, Farm Credit Mid-America.
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Caroline Fisher March 11, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar, SZA & More To Benefit From UMG’s Spotify Stake Sale As part of her 2018 contract with UMG, Taylor Swift requested that any sale of the label's Spotify shares benefit its artists.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Rick Ross & French Montana To Face Off In “Verzuz” Battle Rick Ross and French Montana will go head-to-head on May 7, and the battle can be streamed on Apple Music.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Baby Caught On The Phone With Lil Durk As Trial Approaches With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Latto's Brand-New Teaser Trailer Is Sending Fans Into A Frenzy Latto is teasing something big coming tonight and fans think there's a deeper meaning behind this trailer shared to her social media.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Police Officer Says Afroman Claiming To Sleep With His Wife Caused Him "Tremendous Pain" Several police officers are suing Afroman for satirical music videos he released after they raided his home in 2022.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ray J Threatens To Slap Cam'ron, Ma$e & Shyne For Speaking On Brandy Cam'ron asked Ma$e and Brandy about their relationships with Brandy during an interview on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake 
Music d4vd's Ex-Friend Neo Slams Him Amid Celeste Rivas Murder Case d4vd's former friend Neo Langston was arrested in January for failing to appear as a witness before a grand jury in this Celeste Rivas case.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jackboy Enters Prison Debate With Pointed Comments For Kodak Black Another one of Kodak Black's enemies, Jackboy, is chiming in with his two cents on the former's time in protective custody.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Keefe D Left Scrambling After Latest Update In His Tupac Murder Trial Duane "Keefe D" Davis will have to find new legal counsel to help him navigate the murder case against him regarding Tupac Shakur.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Reveals Which Songs He's Bumping The Most From "The Fall-Off" J. Cole has been listening to "The Fall-Off" "religiously" since its release and after a month, he's listing his top three favorite songs.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Rick Ross Announces 20th Anniversary “Port Of Miami” Orchestra Tour Rick Ross promises his fans a "black-tie experience" on his upcoming tour, which is scheduled to kick off this May.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jay-Z’s $20 Million Loan Under Scrutiny Amid Uncle Nearest Legal Battle The Fawn Weaver-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is being accused of hiding money by its lender, Farm Credit Mid-America.
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Caroline Fisher