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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 Asked about DJ Akademiks and online criticism, Rory Farrell said internet hate often says more about the people posting it than its targets.
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Erika Marie July 30, 2026 Music Aubrey O'Day has long been vocal about her disdain for Diddy, whether it's her own accusations or supporting the stories of folks like Cassie.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025 Music Four former housekeepers filed a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson accusing him of years of misconduct.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025 Music Doechii has gone from being one of hip-hop's most beloved newcomers to one of the most scrutinized in the entire industry.
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Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025 Music Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul may not have a lot in common on the surface, but they are looking to bring the feel-good vibes this summer.
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Zachary Horvath April 29, 2025 Music Diddy's defense team and the prosecution recently filed new versions of their proposed juror questionnaires.
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Caroline Fisher April 26, 2025 Music Doechii and SZA have both been dominating the Billboard charts with their recent songs, "Anxiety," and "Luther."
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Cole Blake April 21, 2025 Music Slim Thug burst onto the mainstream landscape in 2005 alongside Paul Wall and Mike Jones on the huge hit song "Still Tippin'."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul April 20, 2025 Music Sean Kingston will be on house arrest with electronic monitoring until he's sentenced in July, while his mother will be in federal custody.
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Caroline Fisher March 29, 2025 Music The judge overseeing Diddy’s trial, Judge Arun Subramanian, canceled proceedings today because one juror was experiencing vertigo symptoms.
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Caroline Fisher June 18, 2025 Music Diddy's legal team previously warned that if this juror dismissal happened, they would push for a mistrial.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025 Music Drake's memorabilia collection continues to grow, as he recently secured a signed Michael Jackson album featuring a hand-drawn sketch.
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Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music Rory Responds To Akademiks Wishing Death On Him Asked about DJ Akademiks and online criticism, Rory Farrell said internet hate often says more about the people posting it than its targets.
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Erika Marie 
Music Aubrey O'Day Sends Loving Message To Cassie Before Diddy's Sentencing Aubrey O'Day has long been vocal about her disdain for Diddy, whether it's her own accusations or supporting the stories of folks like Cassie.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Smokey Robinson's Lawyer Staunchly Responds To Sexual Assault Lawsuit Four former housekeepers filed a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson accusing him of years of misconduct.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Social Media Is Accusing Doechii Of "Mistreating" Her Assistants Doechii has gone from being one of hip-hop's most beloved newcomers to one of the most scrutinized in the entire industry.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul Co-Headlining "Good Vibes Only Tour" With Handful Of Special Guests Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul may not have a lot in common on the surface, but they are looking to bring the feel-good vibes this summer.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Diddy Prosecutors Curious About Potential Jurors’ TV Viewing Habits Diddy's defense team and the prosecution recently filed new versions of their proposed juror questionnaires.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Doechii Explains How SZA Inspired Her To Break Up With Her Ex-Boyfriend Doechii and SZA have both been dominating the Billboard charts with their recent songs, "Anxiety," and "Luther."
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Cole Blake 
Music Slim Thug Burglary: Houston Rap Star Claims God Returned His Stolen Jewelry Slim Thug burst onto the mainstream landscape in 2005 alongside Paul Wall and Mike Jones on the huge hit song "Still Tippin'."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Sean Kingston Shares Heartfelt Message After He And His Mother Are Found Guilty Of Fraud Sean Kingston will be on house arrest with electronic monitoring until he's sentenced in July, while his mother will be in federal custody.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial Faces Delay Due To Sick Juror The judge overseeing Diddy’s trial, Judge Arun Subramanian, canceled proceedings today because one juror was experiencing vertigo symptoms.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy Juror Has Officially Been Dismissed From The Trial Due To Inconsistent Statements Diddy's legal team previously warned that if this juror dismissal happened, they would push for a mistrial.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Adds Extremely Rare Michael Jackson Album To Impressive Memorabilia Collection Drake's memorabilia collection continues to grow, as he recently secured a signed Michael Jackson album featuring a hand-drawn sketch.
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Caroline Fisher