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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 PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Streetwear Lil Yachty received a $90,000 custom diamond racehorse chain at Kentucky Derby weekend, where he was also attending as a horse owner.
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Ben Atkinson May 07, 2026 Music This is apparently his last attempt to get her attention.
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Tallie Spencer April 30, 2026 Music Lil Baby's "Mrs. Trendsetter" is going viral right now, and you can win $500 or a Nobu date night by getting in on the action.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music Future accuses the mother of his 13-year-old son, Prince, of leaking information about their case to the press.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music This is a separate lawsuit to the one from RBX, who also accused Spotify of boosting Drake's streams on the platform.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2026 Music Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal after prosecutors hit him with felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged theft during Beyoncé's tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music 12-year-old North West is currently preparing to drop her long-awaited debut EP, "N0rth4evr," which is slated for release on May 1.
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Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026 Music "I want a nice young tender something… I ain’t goin’ past 40."
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Tallie Spencer April 23, 2026 Music In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole May 12, 2026 Music TDE president Punch also addressed other rumors against them on "The Joe Budden Podcast," including paying Budden to support Kendrick Lamar.
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Music PlaqueBoyMax Reflects On NBA YoungBoy Calling Out His "Slime Cry" Criticism PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Lil Yachty Pulls Up To Kentucky Derby In Extravagant Diamond Chain Lil Yachty received a $90,000 custom diamond racehorse chain at Kentucky Derby weekend, where he was also attending as a horse owner.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Fredo Bang Shoots His Shot At Cardi B One Last Time This is apparently his last attempt to get her attention.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Hook Music App Presents The Lil Baby "Mrs. Trendsetter" Challenge Lil Baby's "Mrs. Trendsetter" is going viral right now, and you can win $500 or a Nobu date night by getting in on the action.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Future Demands Ex Brittni Mealy Be Held In Contempt Of Court Future accuses the mother of his 13-year-old son, Prince, of leaking information about their case to the press.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lawsuit Accusing Spotify Of Fabricating Drake's Streams Has Been Dismissed This is a separate lawsuit to the one from RBX, who also accused Spotify of boosting Drake's streams on the platform.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Man Who Allegedly Stole Beyoncé's Music Officially Faces Trial Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal after prosecutors hit him with felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged theft during Beyoncé's tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music North West Unveils New Merch Ahead Of “N0rth4evr” Release 12-year-old North West is currently preparing to drop her long-awaited debut EP, "N0rth4evr," which is slated for release on May 1.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Trick Daddy Says He Won’t Date Women Over 40, Sparks Debate Online "I want a nice young tender something… I ain’t goin’ past 40."
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Diddy Fights Lawsuit Alleging He Masturbated On Biggie’s Shirt In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He Cast Travis Scott In "The Odyssey" Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music TDE's Punch Speaks On Label's Botting Allegations TDE president Punch also addressed other rumors against them on "The Joe Budden Podcast," including paying Budden to support Kendrick Lamar.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares