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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 More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Music Lil Durk has become a global artist, and he had fans in Ghana showing support as he enters a critical legal battle.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Music Ye's SoFi Stadium shows helped him hold the new record for the highest-grossing concert by a rapper.
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Aron A. July 24, 2026 Music A Los Angeles judge found enough evidence for D4vd to stand trial on charges that could carry the death penalty.
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Erika Marie July 29, 2026 Music Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive.
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Erika Marie August 07, 2026 Music Another accusation about Ronny Doe’s killing drew a blunt response from Chrisean Rock during a recent livestream.
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Erika Marie August 18, 2026 Music The Tupac Shakur murder trial started in Las Vegas this week, as Duane "Keefe D" Davis stands accused of orchestrating the rapper's murder.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie August 20, 2026 Music Chris Brown and his camp filed a notice of intent to challenge the verdict ordering him to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026 TV Rory & Mal have been defending Drake quite a bit as of late, and that was especially true following the 20v1 debacle.
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Alexander Cole August 11, 2026 Music Prosecutors allegedly want Gene Deal's testimony in Keefe D' trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, which Diddy has denied involvement in.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026 Music Lil Durk is going to trial on August 20th in his murder-for-hire case, and he is looking to have a text message taken out of evidence.
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Alexander Cole July 28, 2026
Original Content Rapsody’s Growth As An Emcee, Told Through 10 Songs More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk Supporters In Ghana Take To The Streets Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk has become a global artist, and he had fans in Ghana showing support as he enters a critical legal battle.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Breaks New Record, Thanks To SoFi Stadium Show Ye's SoFi Stadium shows helped him hold the new record for the highest-grossing concert by a rapper.
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Aron A. 
Music D4vd Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted In Murder Case A Los Angeles judge found enough evidence for D4vd to stand trial on charges that could carry the death penalty.
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Erika Marie 
Music Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Former Photographer’s Lawsuit Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive.
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Erika Marie 
Music Chrisean Rock Again Denies Involvement In Ronny Doe’s Murder Another accusation about Ronny Doe’s killing drew a blunt response from Chrisean Rock during a recent livestream.
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Erika Marie 
Music Police Investigate Shooting Outside Of Tupac Shakur Murder Trial In Las Vegas The Tupac Shakur murder trial started in Las Vegas this week, as Duane "Keefe D" Davis stands accused of orchestrating the rapper's murder.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins With Jury Selection A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie 
Music Chris Brown Wants A New Trial After Losing Dog Attack Case Chris Brown and his camp filed a notice of intent to challenge the verdict ordering him to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Rory & Mal Defend Drake After Days Of 20v1 Backlash Rory & Mal have been defending Drake quite a bit as of late, and that was especially true following the 20v1 debacle.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy's Ex-Bodyguard Says Prosecutors Want Him To Testify In Tupac Trial Prosecutors allegedly want Gene Deal's testimony in Keefe D' trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, which Diddy has denied involvement in.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Durk Files To Have Text Message Removed From Upcoming Trial Lil Durk is going to trial on August 20th in his murder-for-hire case, and he is looking to have a text message taken out of evidence.
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Alexander Cole