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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 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 was accused of being a snitch thanks to his defense's strategy involving OTF Vonni, and now, Wack 100 is speaking out.
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Alexander Cole August 26, 2026 Music Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas was hospitalized for a heart attack last week, and he has remained in the hospital since then.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Music Rick Ross doubted 50 Cent would find success with the G-Unit Reebok G6s, whereas Fif clashed with Ebro over New York hip-hop's decline.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026 Music BigXthaPlug was arrested a year ago over similar charges, for which he was out on bond at the time of this most recent arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026 Music The drug possession case against Sada Baby ends with probation and credit for three days already served in jail.
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Erika Marie August 21, 2026 Music FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026 Music The Game raises eyebrows on his ew album.
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Aron A. August 21, 2026 Music Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping.
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Alexander Cole August 20, 2026 Music During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur began this week with jury selection.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026 Music A question about what is hurting Rap albums led Coi Leray to call out detached production and a lack of real collaboration.
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Erika Marie August 13, 2026
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 
Music Wack 100 Asserts Lil Durk Is Not A Snitch Lil Durk was accused of being a snitch thanks to his defense's strategy involving OTF Vonni, and now, Wack 100 is speaking out.
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Alexander Cole 
Music QC's Pierre "P" Thomas Receives Positive Update Amid Heart Attack Recovery Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas was hospitalized for a heart attack last week, and he has remained in the hospital since then.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Trolls Rick Ross & Ebro With The G-Unit Reebok's Sold-Out Launch Rick Ross doubted 50 Cent would find success with the G-Unit Reebok G6s, whereas Fif clashed with Ebro over New York hip-hop's decline.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music BigXthaPlug No-Shows Festival Slot Due To Arrest On Gun & Drug Charges BigXthaPlug was arrested a year ago over similar charges, for which he was out on bond at the time of this most recent arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Sada Baby Sentenced To Six Months Probation In Drug Case The drug possession case against Sada Baby ends with probation and credit for three days already served in jail.
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Erika Marie 
Music FBG Duck's Mother Speaks Out About Lil Durk's Trial FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Game Says He “Likes The Jews” Because Of Drake On Kanye Collab The Game raises eyebrows on his ew album.
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Aron A. 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 21, 2026 Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake's House Was Swatted This Week During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Keefe D Is Not Scared Of Potential Life Sentence In Tupac Murder Trial The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur began this week with jury selection.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Coi Leray Says Producers Are Ruining Rap Right Now A question about what is hurting Rap albums led Coi Leray to call out detached production and a lack of real collaboration.
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Erika Marie