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Music Diddy's Jury Selection Is Already Proving Difficult Diddy's trial will be continuing with opening statements, next week, after they wrap up the process of jury selection. By Cole Blake May 05, 2025
Music Hottest Rap Albums & Songs Of April 2025 Once again, HotNewHipHop is counting down the hottest rap albums & songs, although this time, we are looking at April of 2025. By HNHH Staff May 06, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Advises Harvard Students About The Importance of Community When Writing Music Lauryn Hill has been supporting her son and emerging musician YG Marley. The two have shared the stage together often. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music Candace Owens Reveals Dark Reason She’ll “Always Defend” Kanye West During a recent interview, Candace Owens shared her chilling theory about Kanye West's former trainer, Harley Pasternak. By Caroline Fisher May 04, 2025
Music Kodak Black Declines Photo With Rude Fan After They Say "F*ck You, Take A Picture With Me" At Kentucky Derby Kodak Black recently shared that he doesn't shower daily and still receives compliments from women about his smell. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Summer Walker Is Ready To "Spend It" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week's "R&B Season" playlist update boasts new releases from Summer Walker, Mariah the Scientist, and Jorja Smith. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Kris Jenner Spotted At Beyonce's Massive "COWBOY CARTER" L.A. Tour Stop Kris Jenner accompanied Jay-Z to see his daughter Blue Ivy perform alongside his wife Beyonce during the "COWBOY CARTER" tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Music 50 Cent Mocks Lil Meech With “Private School” Claims Amid Feud When asked about 50 Cent accusing him of having substance abuse issues, Lil Meech said where he's from, "everybody needs rehab.” By Caroline Fisher May 04, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Previews Lil Durk & Drake Collaboration Lil Durk put out his latest album, "Deep Thoughts," back on March 28, but the collaboration with Drake wasn't included. By Cole Blake May 04, 2025
Politics Candace Owens Blasts T.I. As A "Fraud" For His Real Political Views Jason Lee asked Candace Owens about her combative showdown with T.I. at the REVOLT Summit back in the day, which she found hypocritical. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Music Maino Surprised By Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit After He Thought Podcaster Was Gay Maino found success in rap after prison with "Hi Hater." He is also known for his previous relationship with Lil Kim. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Kendrick Lamar "Killed" Hip-Hop & Drake Beef Froze The Industry DJ Akademiks has shown unwavering support to Drake in the Kendrick Lamar beef. Big Ak claims "Family Matters" is the best diss song. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025