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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 After bailing on his Maine show on Tuesday, Lil Wayne found himself partying with Michael Rubin on Wednesday.
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Alexander Cole July 02, 2026 Music A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie June 30, 2026 Music Another round of tension between Cardi B and Akbar V spilled onto social media after the two exchanged heated words online.
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Erika Marie July 01, 2026 Music TDE's Punch said it's "all love and respect" with Lupe Fiasco after Lupe's latest comments about Kendrick Lamar, fans, and comparisons.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026 Music Lil Wayne was supposed to kick off his "Tha Carter" anniversary tour's extension with 2 Chainz and The Game last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026 Music A$AP Rocky continues to sell out shows on the "Don't Be Dumb" tour, and his fans are helping him diss Drake.
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Alexander Cole July 02, 2026 Sports Years after becoming one of sports and music's closest friendships, LeBron James and Drake may have an unlikely peacemaker in Tristan Thompson.
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Erika Marie July 02, 2026 Original Content Released at a pivotal moment for both artists, "Area Codes" became the perfect showcase for Ludacris' charisma and Nate Dogg's unmistakable voice.
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Erika Marie July 03, 2026 Politics United States President Donald Trump revealed in January that he would not be offering a presidential pardon to Diddy, but that may change.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026 Music Ab-Soul's latest posts on X read like a conversation with himself, leaving fans to interpret the rapper's message.
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Erika Marie June 29, 2026 Music Even though Lil Tjay and Jack Doherty may have arranged this fight on a livestream, 6ix9ine is happy to uphold the kayfabe and troll his opp.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 05, 2026 Music “You really wanna get under my skin? I'll really get under ya skin, ask Un how I'm playing.”
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Music Lil Wayne Appears At Michael Rubin's White Party Just One Day After Canceling Maine Show After bailing on his Maine show on Tuesday, Lil Wayne found himself partying with Michael Rubin on Wednesday.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Cease Defends The Notorious B.I.G. Amid "Gay Lyrics" Debate A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie 
Music Cardi B Explodes On Akbar V Over "Get In The Booth" Comments Another round of tension between Cardi B and Akbar V spilled onto social media after the two exchanged heated words online.
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Erika Marie 
Music TDE's Punch Says He Spoke To Lupe Fiasco After Kendrick Lamar Debate TDE's Punch said it's "all love and respect" with Lupe Fiasco after Lupe's latest comments about Kendrick Lamar, fans, and comparisons.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Wayne Angers Fans After Failing To Show Up For Maine Concert Lil Wayne was supposed to kick off his "Tha Carter" anniversary tour's extension with 2 Chainz and The Game last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music A$AP Rocky Disses Drake With The Help Of A Fan-Made Sign A$AP Rocky continues to sell out shows on the "Don't Be Dumb" tour, and his fans are helping him diss Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Sports Tristan Thompson Admits He's Trying To Mend LeBron James & Drake's Friendship Years after becoming one of sports and music's closest friendships, LeBron James and Drake may have an unlikely peacemaker in Tristan Thompson.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Ludacris & Nate Dogg Made One Of Hip Hop's Greatest Collabs With "Area Codes" Released at a pivotal moment for both artists, "Area Codes" became the perfect showcase for Ludacris' charisma and Nate Dogg's unmistakable voice.
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Erika Marie 
Politics Donald Trump Is Reportedly Considering Diddy Pardon Again United States President Donald Trump revealed in January that he would not be offering a presidential pardon to Diddy, but that may change.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ab-Soul Has Fans Talking After Candid X Posts Ab-Soul's latest posts on X read like a conversation with himself, leaving fans to interpret the rapper's message.
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Erika Marie 
Music 6ix9ine Trolls Lil Tjay After He Got Slapped By Jack Doherty Even though Lil Tjay and Jack Doherty may have arranged this fight on a livestream, 6ix9ine is happy to uphold the kayfabe and troll his opp.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lance “Un” Rivera Issues Open Letter Response To Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle “You really wanna get under my skin? I'll really get under ya skin, ask Un how I'm playing.”
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Aron A.