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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 Justin Gibson, the defense's final witness in the Lil Durk trial, reportedly claimed Durk and 6ix9ine knew how to go viral with fans' demands.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks was on stream Wednesday night, and found himself aghast at everything Doodie Lo has been doing.
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Alexander Cole September 03, 2026 Original Content The Tupac-era conspiracy machine has evolved into a much faster information ecosystem in the 30 years since the rapper was killed in 1996.
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Aron A. September 03, 2026 Music A private message attributed to Lil Durk named a list of people he allegedly believed had issues with him, including fellow rappers.
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Erika Marie September 02, 2026 Pop Culture Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal.
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Erika Marie September 02, 2026 Music Doja Cat recently went on her TikTok page to clarify some of the discourse around whether or not she truly hates herself.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Streetwear Soulja Boy launched his new streetwear brand DripCo alongside his single "Marvelous," featuring sneakers, tracksuits, and more.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026 Music MrBeast jumps on the remix.
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music With Big30 set to go on trial alongside Pooh Shiesty for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, the artist is still showing love.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 Music DDG did not respond to Christian "King" Combs' comments about Diddy, who has been behind bars since September of 2024.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music The chef alleged Polo G's cheapness almost made him quit, but Polo's wondering why he's still hung up over a three-month-old encounter.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Sound Engineer Reportedly Claims 6ix9ine Inspired "Pissed Me Off" Justin Gibson, the defense's final witness in the Lil Durk trial, reportedly claimed Durk and 6ix9ine knew how to go viral with fans' demands.
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Music DJ Akademiks Baffled By Doodie Lo's Lil Durk Trial Antics DJ Akademiks was on stream Wednesday night, and found himself aghast at everything Doodie Lo has been doing.
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Alexander Cole 
Original Content Tupac, D4vd & Feeding The Conspiracies That Never Die The Tupac-era conspiracy machine has evolved into a much faster information ecosystem in the 30 years since the rapper was killed in 1996.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk’s Alleged “Enemies List”: Quando, Trina, YoungBoy, 6ix9ine & More A private message attributed to Lil Durk named a list of people he allegedly believed had issues with him, including fellow rappers.
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Erika Marie 
Pop Culture Colin Kaepernick Has Strong Words For Jay-Z Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal.
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Erika Marie 
Music Doja Cat Admits To Cocaine Use And Addresses Self-Hatred Allegations Doja Cat recently went on her TikTok page to clarify some of the discourse around whether or not she truly hates herself.
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Alexander Cole 
Streetwear Soulja Boy Launches New Clothing Line DripCo Soulja Boy launched his new streetwear brand DripCo alongside his single "Marvelous," featuring sneakers, tracksuits, and more.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music MrBeast Joins Lil Baby On “Dead Fresh” Remix & Fans Are Confused MrBeast jumps on the remix.
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Aron A. 
Music Ty Dolla $ign Suggests "Vultures 3" With Ye Is Still Happening Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Big30 Performs Pooh Shiesty's "FDO" For High School Students With BenDaDonnn With Big30 set to go on trial alongside Pooh Shiesty for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, the artist is still showing love.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy's Son Christian "King" Combs Proclaims "Free Pops" On DDG's Stream DDG did not respond to Christian "King" Combs' comments about Diddy, who has been behind bars since September of 2024.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Polo G Calls Out Chef Who Accused The Rapper Of Being Cheap The chef alleged Polo G's cheapness almost made him quit, but Polo's wondering why he's still hung up over a three-month-old encounter.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares