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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 Last month, Claressa Shields threatened to take legal action against 50 Cent because he accused her of cheating on Papoose.
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Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026 Music Italy's Jewish community, trade unions, politicians, and more are calling for Kanye West's upcoming Hellwat Festival set to be canceled.
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Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026 Streetwear Cardi B wore a giant Marc Jacobs gown with puffy, exaggerated proportions to the 2026 Met Gala and revealed she was battling a fever.
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Ben Atkinson May 05, 2026 Music Charlamagne Tha God took to "The Breakfast Club" this morning with some juicy details about Drake's upcoming "ICEMAN" album.
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Alexander Cole May 11, 2026 Music 50 Cent and G-Unit Books previously accused Shaniqua Tompkins of breaching their life-rights agreement in 2025.
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Cole Blake March 30, 2026 Music Hip-hop hasn't had much relevance on the Hot 100 in a while and people have been pointing the finger at Kendrick Lamar as a result.
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Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026 Music According to a representative for Offset, he is "fine" and "is currently at the hospital receiving medical care."
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Cole Blake April 07, 2026 Wrestling Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat.
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Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026 Relationships Young Thug's post comes as Mariah The Scientist has been performing on the road for her "Hearts Sold Separately" tour.
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Cole Blake March 09, 2026 Music Ms. Tina is defending her contributions.
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Tallie Spencer March 05, 2026 Music Ray J is dealing with a lot right now in his personal life already, but his plate just got bigger due to this domestic violence call.
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Zachary Horvath February 23, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby's multi-year feud reached new heights this year, with the former demanding the latter to fight him.
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Zachary Horvath February 20, 2026
Music Claressa Shields Claims She’d Drop 50 Cent Lawsuit If He Boxed Papoose Last month, Claressa Shields threatened to take legal action against 50 Cent because he accused her of cheating on Papoose.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West’s Italian Festival Booking Sparks Public Outcry Italy's Jewish community, trade unions, politicians, and more are calling for Kanye West's upcoming Hellwat Festival set to be canceled.
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Caroline Fisher 
Streetwear Cardi B Polarizes Internet With Puffy Marc Jacobs Outfit At The Met Gala Cardi B wore a giant Marc Jacobs gown with puffy, exaggerated proportions to the 2026 Met Gala and revealed she was battling a fever.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Drake Is Reportedly Taking "Direct Shots" At A$AP Rocky & DJ Khaled On "ICEMAN" Charlamagne Tha God took to "The Breakfast Club" this morning with some juicy details about Drake's upcoming "ICEMAN" album.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Argues Shaniqua Tompkins Is Using Their Legal Dispute To Embarrass Him 50 Cent and G-Unit Books previously accused Shaniqua Tompkins of breaching their life-rights agreement in 2025.
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Cole Blake 
Music TDE Punch Mocks Kendrick Lamar Haters Blasting Him For Lack Of Hot 100 Hits Hip-hop hasn't had much relevance on the Hot 100 in a while and people have been pointing the finger at Kendrick Lamar as a result.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Ebro Claims Offset Still Owes Him $5k After Casino Shooting According to a representative for Offset, he is "fine" and "is currently at the hospital receiving medical care."
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Cole Blake 
Wrestling Lil Yachty Defends His Involvement With The WWE Amid Fierce Backlash Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat.
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Zachary Horvath 
Relationships Young Thug Is Feeling Love Sick With Mariah The Scientist On The Road Young Thug's post comes as Mariah The Scientist has been performing on the road for her "Hearts Sold Separately" tour.
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Cole Blake 
Music Tina Knowles Responds After Matthew Knowles Questions Her Role In Destiny’s Child’s Success Ms. Tina is defending her contributions.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Ray J's Home Swarmed By Police Over Domestic Violence Call Ray J is dealing with a lot right now in his personal life already, but his plate just got bigger due to this domestic violence call.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Announces He's Making An AI Album To Diss Lil Baby DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby's multi-year feud reached new heights this year, with the former demanding the latter to fight him.
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Zachary Horvath