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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 Reportedly, Erica Banks was booked into the Clayton County Jail last night on a charge of alleged theft by receiving stolen property.
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Caroline Fisher August 07, 2025 Music This is the biggest debut sales week for both Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist, which is a great achievement to see.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2025 Music Earlier this year, Sheff G pleaded guilty to attempted murder, and his sentencing is scheduled for next week.
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Caroline Fisher August 06, 2025 Music Part one of Bryson Tiller's double album is dropping this week and he's bringing on a diverse set of rappers for it.
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Zachary Horvath August 06, 2025 TV A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill.
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Erika Marie August 08, 2025 Sports Lil Wayne met LeBron James when both of them were on the cusp of becoming the respective superstars we know them to be today.
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Zachary Horvath August 06, 2025 Music During a recent appearance on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Offset seemed to throw some shade at Cardi B and her new boo, Stefon Diggs.
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Caroline Fisher August 06, 2025 Music Omar Gooding used the feud with Cam'ron to promote his upcoming album, which he plans on releasing in October.
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Cole Blake August 06, 2025 Relationships Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together since they started dating in 2020.
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Cole Blake August 05, 2025 Sports The new posts are far from the first time Kevin Durant has spoken out in support of Drake's music over the years.
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Cole Blake August 05, 2025 Politics Following his conviction, last month, Diddy will be returning to the courtroom for a sentencing hearing on October 3rd.
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Cole Blake August 05, 2025 Music Megastars like Drake are still human and he's got insecurities and he's learning to embrace them just like the rest of the world.
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Zachary Horvath August 05, 2025
Music Erica Banks Arrested For Allegedly Bringing Stolen Gun To Airport Reportedly, Erica Banks was booked into the Clayton County Jail last night on a charge of alleged theft by receiving stolen property.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Secure Solid First Week Sales For New Album "Alfredo 2" This is the biggest debut sales week for both Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist, which is a great achievement to see.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Sheff G Shares Heartfelt Message As He Prepares For Prison Earlier this year, Sheff G pleaded guilty to attempted murder, and his sentencing is scheduled for next week.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Bryson Tiller Unveils Tracklist For First Half Of His Double Album "The Vices" Part one of Bryson Tiller's double album is dropping this week and he's bringing on a diverse set of rappers for it.
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Zachary Horvath 
TV BET Hip Hop Awards Is Gone: The Cyphers, Chaos, & Culture A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill.
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Erika Marie 
Sports Lil Wayne Recalls Being "Starstruck" By LeBron James After Reconvening For A Commercial Lil Wayne met LeBron James when both of them were on the cusp of becoming the respective superstars we know them to be today.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Offset Claims His Exes Never Upgrade Amid Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Romance During a recent appearance on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Offset seemed to throw some shade at Cardi B and her new boo, Stefon Diggs.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cam’ron Continues Targeting Omar Gooding With Another Fiery Instagram Post Omar Gooding used the feud with Cam'ron to promote his upcoming album, which he plans on releasing in October.
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Cole Blake 
Relationships Rihanna Shows Off Baby Bump While Stepping Out In Los Angeles With An Elaborate Outfit Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together since they started dating in 2020.
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Cole Blake 
Sports Kevin Durant Praises Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Album As An "All-Time" Great The new posts are far from the first time Kevin Durant has spoken out in support of Drake's music over the years.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Mark Geragos Says Pardoning Diddy Would Be A "Great Decision" For Donald Trump Following his conviction, last month, Diddy will be returning to the courtroom for a sentencing hearing on October 3rd.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Thanks Gracie Abrams For Allowing Him To Accept His Hated Birthmark As "Art" Megastars like Drake are still human and he's got insecurities and he's learning to embrace them just like the rest of the world.
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Zachary Horvath