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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 Kanye West has been welcomed back to a lot of countries in recent weeks for shows but, his return to London has upset the city's mayor.
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Zachary Horvath April 01, 2026 Music Kanye West's first show at SoFi Stadium experienced some hiccups last night that will probably not happen tomorrow night.
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Zachary Horvath April 02, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar continues to solidify himself as a one-of-one talent with insane milestones like his latest one for "good kid, m.A.A.d city."
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Zachary Horvath March 30, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks is currently at odds with both Ebro and The Kid Mero, but according to him, the feud is only boosting their numbers.
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Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026 Music Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher February 28, 2024 Music Jay-Z's legal pursuit of Tony Buzbee is still active thanks to a recent ruling by an Alabama judge to move the case elsewhere.
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Zachary Horvath April 01, 2026 Music Although Kanye West took more time to drop his new album "Bully" on Apple Music after its Spotify release, it still sits at number one there.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026 Politics The Independent recently published a report claiming that Chilli contributed $1,000 in donations to Donald Trump's latest campaign.
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Cole Blake March 30, 2026 Music The situation comes after Wu-Tang Clan announced a number of North American concerts for their farewell tour.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake January 20, 2026 Music Kanye West's Wireless Festival booking has not been received positively by many, including the Jewish Leadership Council.
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Zachary Horvath April 01, 2026 Music In 2024, Cardi B was sued by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused her of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music London Mayor Denounces Kanye West Following Wireless Festival Booking Kanye West has been welcomed back to a lot of countries in recent weeks for shows but, his return to London has upset the city's mayor.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West Halts SoFi Show Multiple Times Over Lighting Issues Kanye West's first show at SoFi Stadium experienced some hiccups last night that will probably not happen tomorrow night.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kendrick Lamar Breaks A Hot 200 Record For Hip-Hop With "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Kendrick Lamar continues to solidify himself as a one-of-one talent with insane milestones like his latest one for "good kid, m.A.A.d city."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Vows To Stop Engaging With Ebro & Mero DJ Akademiks is currently at odds with both Ebro and The Kid Mero, but according to him, the feud is only boosting their numbers.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy & Meek Mill Wear Matching Outfits In Resurfaced Photo Amid Rumors They Slept Together Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jay-Z Gets Major Help In His Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee Jay-Z's legal pursuit of Tony Buzbee is still active thanks to a recent ruling by an Alabama judge to move the case elsewhere.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West Secures Promising First Day Spotify Streams For New Album "Bully" Although Kanye West took more time to drop his new album "Bully" on Apple Music after its Spotify release, it still sits at number one there.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics TLC's Chilli Claims She Doesn't Support MAGA But Fans Have Receipts The Independent recently published a report claiming that Chilli contributed $1,000 in donations to Donald Trump's latest campaign.
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Cole Blake 
Music Wu-Tang Clan Fans Get Refunds As Several Members Bail On Australia Show The situation comes after Wu-Tang Clan announced a number of North American concerts for their farewell tour.
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Cole Blake 
Music Gucci Mane Seemingly Responds To Rumor Pooh Shiesty Robbed & Kidnapped Him The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake 
Music Jewish Leadership Council Slams Wireless Festival For Booking Kanye West Kanye West's Wireless Festival booking has not been received positively by many, including the Jewish Leadership Council.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Secures Major Win In Legal Battle Over “Enough (Miami)” In 2024, Cardi B was sued by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused her of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher