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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. 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 Music The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Streetwear Westside Gunn calls out Off-White's Costco hoodie moment on his new track "ZILLA," saying Virgil Abloh is rolling in his grave over it.
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Ben Atkinson August 27, 2026 Music A hospital visit has sidelined Kehlani for two shows, though she says the tour is expected to resume in Virginia.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 TV A new trailer for HBO Max’s “JAŸ-Z in 8” has arrived.
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Aron A. August 26, 2026 Music Questions about Kendrick Lamar keep following The Documentary III, but The Game says the bars in question came from his own history.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music The federal trial drew an unexpected visitor when MGK arrived to watch Lil Durk’s case from an overflow courtroom.
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Erika Marie August 24, 2026 Music Pinkchyu is the goth Internet personality whom Drake declared the winner of his recent "20v1" event. He said he would buy her mother a house.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026 Music Drake has just come through with a second HISTORY location, and he is certainly proud of this crowning achievement.
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Alexander Cole August 20, 2026 Music ScHoolboy Q is going on tour to support the 10-year anniversary of his 2016 juggernaut of an album, "Blank Face LP."
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Alexander Cole August 03, 2026 Music Curren$y's response to Freddie Gibbs comes after the latter's shots on his new collab album with The Alchemist, "Alfredo 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 31, 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
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 
Music Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Westside Gunn Says Virgil Abloh Is "Rolling in His Grave" Over Off-White Westside Gunn calls out Off-White's Costco hoodie moment on his new track "ZILLA," saying Virgil Abloh is rolling in his grave over it.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Kehlani Pauses Tour After Hospital Visit A hospital visit has sidelined Kehlani for two shows, though she says the tour is expected to resume in Virginia.
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Erika Marie 
TV JAŸ-Z & Rick Rubin’s HBO Max Docuseries Lands A Release Date A new trailer for HBO Max’s “JAŸ-Z in 8” has arrived.
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Aron A. 
Music The Game Denies Kendrick Lamar Diss Claims Over “GNX” And “Boogeyman” Bars Questions about Kendrick Lamar keep following The Documentary III, but The Game says the bars in question came from his own history.
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Erika Marie 
Music MGK Shows Up To Support Lil Durk At Federal Murder-For-Hire Trial The federal trial drew an unexpected visitor when MGK arrived to watch Lil Durk’s case from an overflow courtroom.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Rents Out Toronto Castle For A Date With Pinkchyu Pinkchyu is the goth Internet personality whom Drake declared the winner of his recent "20v1" event. He said he would buy her mother a house.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Opens A Second HISTORY Venue And Co-Signs A Controversial Artist Drake has just come through with a second HISTORY location, and he is certainly proud of this crowning achievement.
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Alexander Cole 
Music ScHoolboy Q Announces "10 Years Of Blank Face LP" Tour: How To Buy Tickets ScHoolboy Q is going on tour to support the 10-year anniversary of his 2016 juggernaut of an album, "Blank Face LP."
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Alexander Cole 
Music Curren$y Shrugs Off Freddie Gibbs Diss On New Album's Opener Curren$y's response to Freddie Gibbs comes after the latter's shots on his new collab album with The Alchemist, "Alfredo 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
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