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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 DJ Akademiks has been weighing in on Drake's "ICEMAN" rollout, and his latest prediction is a bold one, to say the least.
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Alexander Cole May 07, 2026 Music Mase has been at odds with Charlamagne tha God for years, but he reflected on their issues on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake February 24, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj has already voiced her support for Donald Trump at multiple different events in recent months.
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Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Music J. Cole is selling his new album "The Fall-Off" directly to fans on his "Trunk Sale" tour, which has created a lot of wholesome moments.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026 Music Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Sports Chris Brown doesn't appear to have been a fan of Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
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Cole Blake February 09, 2026 Music J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Joe Budden said he didn't appreciate the secrecy.
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Tallie Spencer February 06, 2026 Music The moment is going viral on social media.
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Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026 Sports 50 Cent's post comes as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.
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Cole Blake February 04, 2026 Music Cardi B has had a wild day today, with the catalyst of the craziness being a leaked phone call where she threatens to beat up Ice Spice.
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Zachary Horvath September 30, 2025 Music Cardi B, despite some middling reviews, has done well with "AM I THE DRAMA?" and its being rewarded with an impressive opening week.
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Music DJ Akademiks' Latest "ICEMAN" Prediction Is A Direct Warning For Drake's Enemies DJ Akademiks has been weighing in on Drake's "ICEMAN" rollout, and his latest prediction is a bold one, to say the least.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Mase Calls Out Charlamagne Tha God For His Negativity On "The Breakfast Club" Mase has been at odds with Charlamagne tha God for years, but he reflected on their issues on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake 
Politics Nicki Minaj Will Speak During Donald Trump's Crypto Forum At Mar-a-Lago Nicki Minaj has already voiced her support for Donald Trump at multiple different events in recent months.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole Takes His "Trunk Sale" Tour To Queens Deli And His Alma Mater J. Cole is selling his new album "The Fall-Off" directly to fans on his "Trunk Sale" tour, which has created a lot of wholesome moments.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B's Set List Emerges As "Little Miss Drama Tour" Begins Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California.
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Zachary Horvath 
Sports Chris Brown Says The Super Bowl Needs Him After Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Chris Brown doesn't appear to have been a fan of Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole Surprises Fans At Fayetteville Listening Event For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Addresses Melyssa Ford Ozempic Speculation Joe Budden said he didn't appreciate the secrecy.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Pooh Shiesty Gifts Mom Brand New 1.1 Million Dollar Home The moment is going viral on social media.
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Tallie Spencer 
Sports 50 Cent Roasts Floyd Mayweather's Reading Skills After Showtime Lawsuit 50 Cent's post comes as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ice Spice's Manager Denies Leaking Cardi B's Intense Phone Call Cardi B has had a wild day today, with the catalyst of the craziness being a leaked phone call where she threatens to beat up Ice Spice.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Receives Strong Final Sales Figures For "AM I THE DRAMA?" Cardi B, despite some middling reviews, has done well with "AM I THE DRAMA?" and its being rewarded with an impressive opening week.
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Zachary Horvath