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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 Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon faced backlash.
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Erika Marie May 31, 2021 Music A father first.
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Noah C August 13, 2019 Music The FBI got Pooh Shiesty. The Internet's accusing Gucci Mane of snitching. Here's everything we know so far.
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Aron A. April 07, 2026 Original Content Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists.
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Erika Marie June 15, 2026 Music Sauce Walka's "Baby Mama Drama" isn't really a Drake diss track, but it does reference the 6ix God and their recently rekindled feud.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2026 Music An appellate panel previously found more than enough evidence proving that Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion, affirming Lanez's sentence.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 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 Drake's lawsuit against UMG was previously dismissed, although the artist is now trying to get the case brought back.
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Alexander Cole September 21, 2026 Music 6ix9ine remains a fixture of the Lil Durk trial, and he is taunting the Chicago rapper on social media as a result.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music JAŸ-Z is having a huge year, and it might be getting bigger as Roc Nation recently revealed that something is coming tomorrow.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music The French MC is at the forefront of France's drill scene.
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Aron A. November 14, 2024 Music Ray J's career highlighted through five essential tracks showcasing his versatility, vocal talent, and impact on R&B and hip-hop.
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Rain Adams July 02, 2024
Music Vanessa Carlton Defends Rappers Sampling "A Thousand Miles" On "Who I Smoke" Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon faced backlash.
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Erika Marie 
Music Schoolboy Q Cites New Baby As Reason For A "Small" "CrasH Talk" Tour A father first.
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Noah C 
Music Did Gucci Mane Snitch? Everything We Know About Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest The FBI got Pooh Shiesty. The Internet's accusing Gucci Mane of snitching. Here's everything we know so far.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists.
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Erika Marie 
Music Sauce Walka Plays Drake "Diss Track" At Party With Sexyy Red & BenDaDonnn Sauce Walka's "Baby Mama Drama" isn't really a Drake diss track, but it does reference the 6ix God and their recently rekindled feud.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music California Supreme Court Decides If They Will Uphold Tory Lanez's Conviction An appellate panel previously found more than enough evidence proving that Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion, affirming Lanez's sentence.
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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 Drake Scores Appeal Date As UMG Seeks To Permanently Dismiss Lawsuit Drake's lawsuit against UMG was previously dismissed, although the artist is now trying to get the case brought back.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 6ix9ine Taunts Lil Durk After Being Mentioned In Court Yet Again 6ix9ine remains a fixture of the Lil Durk trial, and he is taunting the Chicago rapper on social media as a result.
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Alexander Cole 
Music JAŸ-Z's Roc Nation Teases Big Announcement On September 1 JAŸ-Z is having a huge year, and it might be getting bigger as Roc Nation recently revealed that something is coming tomorrow.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Who Is Gazo? The French Rapper Allegedly Connected To Offset's Paris Brawl The French MC is at the forefront of France's drill scene.
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Aron A. 
Music Ray J Essential Songs Ray J's career highlighted through five essential tracks showcasing his versatility, vocal talent, and impact on R&B and hip-hop.
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Rain Adams