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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. 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 Music JAŸ-Z is set to perform at SoFi Stadium on October 23, and fans have been lining up to get tickets before resale gets too crazy.
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Alexander Cole June 12, 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 Keefe D is set to face trial in the murder of Tupac on August 10, but his defense team is starting to get frustrated.
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Alexander Cole June 24, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj had a feature on the Tay Keith-produced track "Pound Town 2" from him and Sexyy Red back in 2023.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2026 Music Cam believes Drake could take this opportunity to further his beef with Hov.
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Aron A. June 11, 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 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 Tom Hardy & Hip Hop trio CZARFACE, which includes Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, recently released their single, "Brother's Grimm."
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Music Kanye West is going to be performing on July 4 in San Antonio, and the show is already garnering some controversy.
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Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
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 
Music JAŸ-Z Continues To Elicit Massive Online Queues With SoFi Stadium Show JAŸ-Z is set to perform at SoFi Stadium on October 23, and fans have been lining up to get tickets before resale gets too crazy.
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Alexander Cole 
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 Keefe D Hits Yet Another Roadblock Ahead Of Tupac Murder Trial Keefe D is set to face trial in the murder of Tupac on August 10, but his defense team is starting to get frustrated.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Nicki Minaj Mourns The Loss Of Tay Keith: "What A Talented Person" Nicki Minaj had a feature on the Tay Keith-produced track "Pound Town 2" from him and Sexyy Red back in 2023.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cam'ron Doesn't Think Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Was Impressive Cam believes Drake could take this opportunity to further his beef with Hov.
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Aron A. 
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 
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 Tom Hardy Plans Rap Album With CZARFACE, Features Busta Rhymes, Method Man Tom Hardy & Hip Hop trio CZARFACE, which includes Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, recently released their single, "Brother's Grimm."
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Erika Marie 
Music Jay-Z & Blue Ivy Attend Hov's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up In Brooklyn Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West's Controversial San Antonio Concert Just Got A Major Update Kanye West is going to be performing on July 4 in San Antonio, and the show is already garnering some controversy.
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Alexander Cole