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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. Politics The update comes after the United Kingdom blocked Kanye West from traveling to London to perform at Wireless Festival.
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Cole Blake April 08, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj joins Rihanna as both ladies have dealt with scary trespassing incidents. Thankfully, though, Nicki wasn't home for hers.
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Zachary Horvath April 02, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026 Music J. Cole was sued by Cam'ron in October 2025 for allegedly not following through on promises he made to repay the latter for his feature.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music 50 Cent and King Harris dissed each other's mothers amid Fif's feud with T.I., and King continues to disrespect the late Sabrina Jackson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026 Music Free speech is a right, but it's often framed as a privilege. Afroman refused to let it be weaponized against him.
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Aron A. March 21, 2026 Music She's finally a 'Big Mama!'
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Tallie Spencer March 20, 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 T.I. dropped "Let Em Know" as the lead single from his upcoming album, "Kill The King," back in January.
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Cole Blake March 09, 2026 Music Kodak Black's lawyer has confirmed that there was no settlement in the case, which stems from an incident in 2022.
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Cole Blake March 02, 2026 Music Although Drake hasn't dropped his new album "ICEMAN" yet, it's clear that his music will get gargantuan play even if it doesn't come out.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026
Politics Kanye West Permitted To Perform In The Netherlands Despite Backlash The update comes after the United Kingdom blocked Kanye West from traveling to London to perform at Wireless Festival.
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Cole Blake 
Music Cops Swarm Nicki Minaj's L.A. Home To Arrest Trespasser Nicki Minaj joins Rihanna as both ladies have dealt with scary trespassing incidents. Thankfully, though, Nicki wasn't home for hers.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jay-Z Reveals Why He Chose Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Amid Drake Beef Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole & Cam'ron Hash Out Their Lawsuit Face-To-Face J. Cole was sued by Cam'ron in October 2025 for allegedly not following through on promises he made to repay the latter for his feature.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music King Harris Claims He Copyrighted 50 Cent's Mom's Name For Weed Brand 50 Cent and King Harris dissed each other's mothers amid Fif's feud with T.I., and King continues to disrespect the late Sabrina Jackson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Afroman Beat The Case—So Where Are Free Speech Warriors When Hip-Hop’s On Trial? Free speech is a right, but it's often framed as a privilege. Afroman refused to let it be weaponized against him.
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Aron A. 
Music Latto Reveals She’s Pregnant With New Album Announcement She's finally a 'Big Mama!'
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Tallie Spencer 
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 
Music T.I. Reveals Dr. Dre Will Be Appearing On A Star-Studded Record For "Kill The King" T.I. dropped "Let Em Know" as the lead single from his upcoming album, "Kill The King," back in January.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kodak Black Gets Major Update In Super Bowl Shooting Lawsuit Kodak Black's lawyer has confirmed that there was no settlement in the case, which stems from an incident in 2022.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Continues To Dominate Spotify With New Hip-Hop Streaming Milestone Although Drake hasn't dropped his new album "ICEMAN" yet, it's clear that his music will get gargantuan play even if it doesn't come out.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares