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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 Cornelius Smith is the last murder suspect in the Young Dolph case following Hernandez Govan's acquittal and Justin Johnson's conviction.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Music Marianne Timmer alleges that one of Snoop Dogg's security guards pushed her against a wall backstage at Milano Speed Skating Stadium.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music Ja Rule got into a heated confrontation with G-Unit rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda which led to him being removed from the plane.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Music 910 Space is drawing some attention to himself after challenging J. Cole to a physical altercation following "The Fall-Off" release.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Music Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music Earlier this month, Geechi Gotti and three other men were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Butler County.
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Caroline Fisher February 11, 2026 Music Sexyy Red continues to make waves with her explicit song lyrics, and Michael Jackson fans are not impressed.
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Caroline Fisher February 11, 2026 Politics Azealia Banks has faced controversy for claims of antisemitism in the past, but she's now opting against prevalent media boycotts of Israel.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2025 Music Judge Jeannette Vargas has dismissed Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's hit, "Not Like Us."
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Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025 Music Diddy's sentencing hearing is currently underway, and he could be facing up to 20 years behind bars for his charges.
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Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025 Music Earlier this week, Young Thug teamed up with Adin Ross for a livestream, resulting in plenty of wild moments.
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Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025 Music Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution in July, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect Reportedly Finalizing Plea Deal Cornelius Smith is the last murder suspect in the Young Dolph case following Hernandez Govan's acquittal and Justin Johnson's conviction.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Snoop Dogg’s Security Accused Of Confronting Dutch Athlete At The Winter Olympics Marianne Timmer alleges that one of Snoop Dogg's security guards pushed her against a wall backstage at Milano Speed Skating Stadium.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ja Rule Issues Apology Following Viral Plane Confrontation With Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Ja Rule got into a heated confrontation with G-Unit rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda which led to him being removed from the plane.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Who Is 910 Space? The Rapper Who Has Beef With J. Cole 910 Space is drawing some attention to himself after challenging J. Cole to a physical altercation following "The Fall-Off" release.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music T.I. Claims He Has Paperwork Proving 50 Cent Is A Snitch Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Geechi Gotti Arrested On Drug Charges In Ohio Earlier this month, Geechi Gotti and three other men were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Butler County.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Sexyy Red Sparks Outrage With Raunchy Rendition Of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” Sexyy Red continues to make waves with her explicit song lyrics, and Michael Jackson fans are not impressed.
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Caroline Fisher 
Politics Azealia Banks Blasted Online For Tel Aviv Concert Supporting Israel Azealia Banks has faced controversy for claims of antisemitism in the past, but she's now opting against prevalent media boycotts of Israel.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Ruthlessly Clowned By Social Media Users After UMG Lawsuit Gets Dismissed Judge Jeannette Vargas has dismissed Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's hit, "Not Like Us."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Prosecutors Unleash On Diddy Over Plans To Speak In Miami Next Week Diddy's sentencing hearing is currently underway, and he could be facing up to 20 years behind bars for his charges.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Young Thug Makes Horrifying Revelation About His Oral Hygiene Earlier this week, Young Thug teamed up with Adin Ross for a livestream, resulting in plenty of wild moments.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy Plans To Address Judge During Long-Awaited Sentencing Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution in July, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Caroline Fisher