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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 Drake apparently sent a private jet for DJ Akademiks to visit Toronto and made sure he received the 6 God treatment.
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Erika Marie May 18, 2026 Music Fans are dissecting every lyric, visual, and message attached to this rollout.
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Tallie Spencer May 15, 2026 Music Lauren London was in a committed relationship with Nipsey Hussle from 2013 until his death on March 31, 2019.
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Cole Blake March 03, 2026 Music During a recent interview, Benzino claimed he hurt his back, neck, head, and arm during an alleged incident involving his ex and her friend.
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Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026 Politics Bill Clinton was on camera for the Epstein depositions, and his lawyer Cheryl Mills caught the attention of Meek Mill.
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Alexander Cole March 03, 2026 Music Drake's upcoming album "ICEMAN" appears to be closer than ever, and the artist is all over social media with some messages.
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Alexander Cole March 03, 2026 Music During her recent performance at San Francisco's Chase Center, Cardi B delivered a fiery message using lyrics from her song, "Principle."
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Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026 Music Nipsey Hussle's brother and wife, Blacc Sam and Lauren London, spoke at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026 Music Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj has criticized Gavin Newsom numerous times in recent months while also showing her support for Donald Trump.
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Cole Blake February 24, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj has been speaking out in support of Donald Trump and the Republican Party frequently in recent months.
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Cole Blake February 23, 2026 Music J. Cole's love of biking has been used against him as a meme before, but for the "Trunk Sale" tour for "The Fall-Off," it's a strength.
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Music Akademiks Details Meeting Drake For The First Time In Toronto Drake apparently sent a private jet for DJ Akademiks to visit Toronto and made sure he received the 6 God treatment.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Says He’d Take $500K Over Dinner With Jay-Z On “ICEMAN” Episode 4 Fans are dissecting every lyric, visual, and message attached to this rollout.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Lauren London Explains The Importance Of Los Angeles' "Nipsey Hussle Square" Lauren London was in a committed relationship with Nipsey Hussle from 2013 until his death on March 31, 2019.
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Cole Blake 
Music Benzino Claims To Need Surgery After Diamond Allegedly Hit Him With Car During a recent interview, Benzino claimed he hurt his back, neck, head, and arm during an alleged incident involving his ex and her friend.
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Caroline Fisher 
Politics Meek Mill Draws Attention After Praising Bill Clinton's Epstein Deposition Lawyer Bill Clinton was on camera for the Epstein depositions, and his lawyer Cheryl Mills caught the attention of Meek Mill.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Sends Out Cryptic Warning As Rumors Suggest "ICEMAN" Is Now Imminent Drake's upcoming album "ICEMAN" appears to be closer than ever, and the artist is all over social media with some messages.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Reveals If Stefon Diggs Sparked Her Viral Concert Rant During her recent performance at San Francisco's Chase Center, Cardi B delivered a fiery message using lyrics from her song, "Principle."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music "Nipsey Hussle Square" Unveiled In His Honor At Los Angeles Intersection Nipsey Hussle's brother and wife, Blacc Sam and Lauren London, spoke at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Allegedly Subjected Contractor To Cruel & Unusual Punishment Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Gavin Newsom Claps Back After Nicki Minaj's Latest Criticism Nicki Minaj has criticized Gavin Newsom numerous times in recent months while also showing her support for Donald Trump.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Nicki Minaj's MAGA Posts Accused Of Being Amplified By Bots Nicki Minaj has been speaking out in support of Donald Trump and the Republican Party frequently in recent months.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole Hosts Bike Ride With Fans In Houston For His "Trunk Sale" Tour J. Cole's love of biking has been used against him as a meme before, but for the "Trunk Sale" tour for "The Fall-Off," it's a strength.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares