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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 Recently, DJ Vlad took to Twitter to mock some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Jay-Z, Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026 Music Rest in peace to Laurence W. Thomaz, a military man who formed a special bond with his son Wiz Khalifa that Wiz is eternally grateful for.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Music Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's latest lawsuit involving "VULTURES 2" joins over a dozen reported sample and copyright cases against Ye.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Music According to fellow North Carolina rapper 910 Space, J. Cole reignited their feud on the latter's new album "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Original Content The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Reviews Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music Kanye West announced the concert on Tuesday, as he continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully."
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Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music In recent days, iHeartMemphis has posted several concerning videos on Instagram, leading his supporters to worry.
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Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music T.I. still wants to settle things with 50 Cent in a "Verzuz" battle, but it seems like the G-Unit mogul would rather have online battlefields.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2026 Music This is not a live concert tour to celebrate J. Cole's "The Fall-Off," but rather a chance to meet him in person while he's selling CDs.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Nathan Smith, known by his artist name DJ Young Slade, came up under his father Lil Jon's wing as a producer, singer, and performer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Symba told Rory & Mal that he was going to be cooking up a response to J. Cole but the execution of it may surprise you.
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Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026
Music DJ Vlad Defends Satirical Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Amid Pushback From DJ Akademiks Recently, DJ Vlad took to Twitter to mock some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Jay-Z, Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Wiz Khalifa Painfully Announces That His Father Has Passed Away Rest in peace to Laurence W. Thomaz, a military man who formed a special bond with his son Wiz Khalifa that Wiz is eternally grateful for.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Sued For Allegedly Uncleared "Vultures 2" Sample Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's latest lawsuit involving "VULTURES 2" joins over a dozen reported sample and copyright cases against Ye.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 910 Space Demands Fight With J. Cole Over Alleged Diss On "The Fall-Off" According to fellow North Carolina rapper 910 Space, J. Cole reignited their feud on the latter's new album "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath 
Original Content Are The Fugees To Blame For Their Complicated Legacy? The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West Announces First European Concert Since 2014 Kanye West announced the concert on Tuesday, as he continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully."
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Cole Blake 
Music iHeartMemphis Arrested During Livestream After 11-Hour Police Standoff In recent days, iHeartMemphis has posted several concerning videos on Instagram, leading his supporters to worry.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music T.I. Confidently Claps Back At 50 Cent's Snitching Accusations T.I. still wants to settle things with 50 Cent in a "Verzuz" battle, but it seems like the G-Unit mogul would rather have online battlefields.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Announces He'll Hit The Road On "Trunk Sale" Tour For "The Fall-Off" This is not a live concert tour to celebrate J. Cole's "The Fall-Off," but rather a chance to meet him in person while he's selling CDs.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Jon Pays Tribute To His Late Son DJ Young Slade Nathan Smith, known by his artist name DJ Young Slade, came up under his father Lil Jon's wing as a producer, singer, and performer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Symba Delivers Nuanced Response To J. Cole's Alleged Diss With "Father Figure" Symba told Rory & Mal that he was going to be cooking up a response to J. Cole but the execution of it may surprise you.
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Zachary Horvath