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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 Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music Another onstage health issue has Lionel Richie undergoing tests after he was admitted to an ICU following his St. Louis performance.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music BigXThaPlug was arrested on a illegal firearms charge last year.
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music Fans spotted the Boy at CNE dressed up like Iron Man. Is “FOMO” on the way?
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Aron A. August 28, 2026 Relationships Dame Dash says Aaliyah contacted him about the plane shortly before the crash that killed her and eight others.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music The Game explains his "Pick a side, then I'm picking homicide" bar from "No Brakes."
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Aron A. August 25, 2026 Music Kanye West was supposed to have two concerts in Russia on October 10 and 11, but those have been hit with a reality check.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music The defense said Lil Durk "had nothing to do" with the murder of Lul Pab.
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Aron A. August 25, 2026 Music Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music Drake recently posted a photo of a CD that said "FEAR OF MISSING OUT" and it has led to anticipation for a new album.
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Music DJ Akademiks Rips Doodie Lo For Streaming With N3on Amid Lil Durk Trial Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again After Health Scare During Tour Another onstage health issue has Lionel Richie undergoing tests after he was admitted to an ICU following his St. Louis performance.
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Erika Marie 
Music BIgXThaPlug Pleads Guilty To 2025 Gun Charge BigXThaPlug was arrested on a illegal firearms charge last year.
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Aron A. 
Music Brian Steel Explains Why He Believes Young Thug “Is America” The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Seemingly Films New Music Video As Iron Man At Toronto Festival Fans spotted the Boy at CNE dressed up like Iron Man. Is “FOMO” on the way?
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Aron A. 
Relationships Dame Dash Recalls Aaliyah’s Final Text Before Fatal Flight Dame Dash says Aaliyah contacted him about the plane shortly before the crash that killed her and eight others.
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Erika Marie 
Music Isaiah Rashad Delivers Stunning NPR Tiny Desk Performance Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert.
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Alexander Cole 
Music The Game Says He Doesn’t Believe He Has To Pick Sides Following Drake Collab The Game explains his "Pick a side, then I'm picking homicide" bar from "No Brakes."
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West's Russian Concerts Canceled As Venue Finally Speaks Out Kanye West was supposed to have two concerts in Russia on October 10 and 11, but those have been hit with a reality check.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Was “Consumed With Revenge,” Prosecutors Say In Murder-For-Hire Trial The defense said Lil Durk "had nothing to do" with the murder of Lul Pab.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Attempting To Flee The Country And Paying For Hitmen With Amex Card Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Feeds Into Album Speculation As Fans Get Excited For "FOMO" Drake recently posted a photo of a CD that said "FEAR OF MISSING OUT" and it has led to anticipation for a new album.
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Alexander Cole