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Music Akademiks Claims Kendrick Lamar Is “Lazy”: “He Starved His Fans” Akademiks reacts to news that Kendrick Lamar might appear on AZ Chike's upcoming album. By Aron A. September 07, 2026
Music Westside Gunn Denies Rumors About Jay-Z's Advice Causing Griselda Rift Recent verses from Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine, plus Mal's Jay-Z and Griselda claims, have put Westside Gunn under scrutiny. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang Announces Latest Signee Imani Imani releases her debut project "Papercut." By Aron A. June 02, 2026
Sneakers Chris Brown Laces Up The Air Jordan 7 "Miro" In Toronto Chris Brown wore the Air Jordan 7 "Miro" during a recent stop on The R&B Tour in Toronto, showing off the rare colorway on stage. By Ben Atkinson August 15, 2026
TV Blacc Sam Offers Update On Long-Awaited Nipsey Hussle Docuseries Hundreds of hours of archival footage are being sorted for Nipsey Hussle’s docuseries, which Blacc Sam says is nearing completion. By Erika Marie August 14, 2026
Music Remy Ma Uses Clip Of Claressa Shields As Song Promo Amid Feud Remy Ma and Claressa Shields (and their fans) have been clashing for a long time now concerning their partner-in-common, Papoose. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026
Music Chris Brown Moves To Block Dog Attack Victim From Collecting Usher Tour Money Chris Brown recently indicated he would challenge the judgement in his dog attack case, and Maria Avila wants his earnings as repayment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music 50 Cent Clowns Keefe D For Claiming Diddy Didn't Murder Tupac 50 Cent wants to make a bet that Duane "Keefe D" Davis will get a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of Tupac. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Is The Game Looking For Beef With Kendrick Lamar? HotNewHipHop's newest livestream also discussed Cardi B's beefs, A$AP Rocky's Jason Lee interview, Pharrell's evolution, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Boosie BadAzz Apologizes After Falling For Fake A$AP Rocky Thong Photo The viral A$AP Rocky image fooled Boosie BadAzz, who has now apologized after hearing the rapper’s explanation. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Original Content Four High-Profile Hip Hop Cases Head To Trial In August A packed Hip Hop criminal trial calendar puts Keefe D, Lil Durk, Yella Beezy, and AllStar JR before juries this month. By Erika Marie August 06, 2026
Sports Vinícius Jr Uses Drake's "Janice STFU" For Instagram Post With JAŸ-Z He quickly changed the song. By Aron A. August 03, 2026