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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 Ian Connor has picked fights with a lot of people over the years and recently, he's been taking aim at Cash Cobain.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Drake is going to be dropping "ICEMAN" this year, and with the album on the way, Adam22 and Wack 100 are debating the finer details.
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Alexander Cole March 23, 2026 Pop Culture DJ Akademiks previously described Mero as a "DEI hire" for Hot 97, following the departure of Ebro Darden.
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Cole Blake March 23, 2026 Music With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Jay-Z will be performing back-to-back concerts in celebration of his iconic albums, "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint."
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Cole Blake March 23, 2026 Music J. Cole was sued by Cam'ron in October 2025 for allegedly not following through on promises he made to repay the latter for his feature.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music J. Cole was on Cam'ron's show "Talk With Flee," which led to an in-depth look at the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
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Alexander Cole March 23, 2026 Music 50 Cent and King Harris dissed each other's mothers amid Fif's feud with T.I., and King continues to disrespect the late Sabrina Jackson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026 Music Drake might make this hypothetical streaming achievement even more significant if he drops "ICEMAN" later in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026 Music The jury's verdict in Pat Corcoran's unpaid commissions case against Chance The Rapper did not subject either side to significant penalty.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026 Music Free speech is a right, but it's often framed as a privilege. Afroman refused to let it be weaponized against him.
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Aron A. March 21, 2026 Music Roots Picnic already grabbed an incredible headlining act with Jay-Z and they are surrounding him with a great supporting cast.
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Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026
Music Ian Connor Tries To Roast Cash Cobain Amid Cheating Claims Ian Connor has picked fights with a lot of people over the years and recently, he's been taking aim at Cash Cobain.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Drake's First Week Sales For "ICEMAN" Have Adam22 & Wack 100 At Odds Drake is going to be dropping "ICEMAN" this year, and with the album on the way, Adam22 and Wack 100 are debating the finer details.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture Mero Unleashes On DJ Akademiks In Scathing Hot 97 Rant DJ Akademiks previously described Mero as a "DEI hire" for Hot 97, following the departure of Ebro Darden.
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Cole Blake 
Music Lil Baby Caught On The Phone With Lil Durk As Trial Approaches With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jay-Z Fans Left Frustrated With Massive Ticket Queues For His Yankee Stadium Shows Jay-Z will be performing back-to-back concerts in celebration of his iconic albums, "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint."
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole & Cam'ron Hash Out Their Lawsuit Face-To-Face J. Cole was sued by Cam'ron in October 2025 for allegedly not following through on promises he made to repay the latter for his feature.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Reveals What "Disgusted" Him About The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef J. Cole was on Cam'ron's show "Talk With Flee," which led to an in-depth look at the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
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Alexander Cole 
Music King Harris Claims He Copyrighted 50 Cent's Mom's Name For Weed Brand 50 Cent and King Harris dissed each other's mothers amid Fif's feud with T.I., and King continues to disrespect the late Sabrina Jackson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Is Reportedly On Pace To Achieve Hip-Hop's Biggest Streaming Year Ever Drake might make this hypothetical streaming achievement even more significant if he drops "ICEMAN" later in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chance The Rapper Wins Small Award In Victorious Case Against Ex-Manager The jury's verdict in Pat Corcoran's unpaid commissions case against Chance The Rapper did not subject either side to significant penalty.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Afroman Beat The Case—So Where Are Free Speech Warriors When Hip-Hop’s On Trial? Free speech is a right, but it's often framed as a privilege. Afroman refused to let it be weaponized against him.
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Aron A. 
Music Roots Picnic Unveils Their Full Lineup For 2026 Roots Picnic already grabbed an incredible headlining act with Jay-Z and they are surrounding him with a great supporting cast.
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Zachary Horvath