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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 Earlier this month, Drake put a huge ice sculpture in his hometown of Toronto to promote his upcoming album.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty and several other co-conspirators for allegedly robbing Gucci Mane in Texas.
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Cole Blake April 29, 2026 Music North West is going to be dropping a new EP, and fans finally now have some cover art, as well as a release date.
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Alexander Cole April 28, 2026 Music Drake hasn't dropped "ICEMAN" yet, but the anticipation alone has him setting some wild Spotify records with weeks to go before it does.
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Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026 Music The Weeknd has been dropping some subliminal and not so subliminal hints that a new album is in the works recently, including this snippet.
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Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026 Relationships Pardison Fontaine's post came after Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating in a statement on Instagram.
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Cole Blake April 27, 2026 Music Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music The Game has made his love and respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar clear over the years, but he can only pick one corner to support.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music For Snoop Dogg's entire career, he's been under fire from folks who believe he's giving the youth the wrong message.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026 Music Shawn Cotton spoke on AllStar JR taunting and trolling NBA Ben 10 after the Houston shooting, and on AllStar's alleged pettiness.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026 Music Cam'ron recently made Kevin Hart walk out of an interview by clowning Dame Dash, and the former Roc-A-Fella executive is returning fire.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026 Music Last January, Nicki Minaj's former manager sued her for allegedly hitting him in the face during her "Pink Friday 2" tour.
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Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Music Brands Jump On Drake’s “ICEMAN” Sculpture Trend Earlier this month, Drake put a huge ice sculpture in his hometown of Toronto to promote his upcoming album.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Bradford Cohen Withdraws From Pooh Shiesty's Case Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty and several other co-conspirators for allegedly robbing Gucci Mane in Texas.
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Cole Blake 
Music North West Reveals Cover Art & Release Date For Debut EP North West is going to be dropping a new EP, and fans finally now have some cover art, as well as a release date.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Sets Some Impressive Spotify Records Amid "ICEMAN" Hype Drake hasn't dropped "ICEMAN" yet, but the anticipation alone has him setting some wild Spotify records with weeks to go before it does.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music The Weeknd Teases Unreleased Song During Rio Show Amid Album Rumors The Weeknd has been dropping some subliminal and not so subliminal hints that a new album is in the works recently, including this snippet.
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Zachary Horvath 
Relationships Pardison Fontaine Covers Iconic R&B Song After Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson's Split Pardison Fontaine's post came after Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating in a statement on Instagram.
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Cole Blake 
Music Chris Brown Goes Off On "Fake Woke" Female Critics Of His Usher Tour Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Game Explains Backing Drake In The Kendrick Lamar Battle The Game has made his love and respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar clear over the years, but he can only pick one corner to support.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Snoop Dogg Shuts Down Backlash After Bringing Child Out Onstage With Stripper For Snoop Dogg's entire career, he's been under fire from folks who believe he's giving the youth the wrong message.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Shawn Cotton Reacts To "Petty" AllStar JR's Arrest Over NBA Ben 10 Shooting Shawn Cotton spoke on AllStar JR taunting and trolling NBA Ben 10 after the Houston shooting, and on AllStar's alleged pettiness.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Dame Dash Berates Cam'ron For Becoming A Sportscaster Cam'ron recently made Kevin Hart walk out of an interview by clowning Dame Dash, and the former Roc-A-Fella executive is returning fire.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Manager Alleges Discovery Abuse In Assault Case Last January, Nicki Minaj's former manager sued her for allegedly hitting him in the face during her "Pink Friday 2" tour.
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Caroline Fisher