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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. Sports Cardi B joined Stefon Diggs on the field to celebrate after the New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos.
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Cole Blake January 27, 2026 Music 50 Cent's publishing company, G-Unit Books, is suing Shaniqua Tompkins for allegedly profiting off of her life story.
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Cole Blake January 26, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj was furious with Don Lemon for covering a controversial anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in Minneapolis.
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Cole Blake January 19, 2026 Music Not only is this far from 50 Cent and Jim Jones' first public spat, but 50's clowned on Jones' podcast set before.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026 Music Mary J. Blige says fans can expect "theatrical" performances from her "My Life, My Story" Las Vegas residency.
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Cole Blake January 12, 2026 Music R Kelly has faced a lot of backlash from the public but some are hoping for a musical return and that has many folks angry.
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Zachary Horvath January 12, 2026 Music Jim Jones recently accused Cam'ron and the rest of his crew of being "soft" on Instagram, prompting him to fire back.
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Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026 Music Authorities have accused Lil Durk of allegedly orchestrating the attempted murder of Quando Rondo back in 2022.
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Cole Blake January 06, 2026 Music Multiple university professors have reportedly argued that Judge Arun Subramanian subjected Diddy to an unfair sentence given a mixed verdict.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026 Music Tasha K also called out Ja Rule for taking aim at her but not his long-time rival, 50 Cent, in her post on social media.
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Cole Blake November 24, 2025 Music Drake continues to tease his upcoming ninth studio album, "ICEMAN," which is rumored to be dropping before the end of the year.
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Caroline Fisher November 18, 2025
Sports Fans Scream "F*ck Offset" At Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Cardi B joined Stefon Diggs on the field to celebrate after the New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent's Ex Alleges She Only Signed Away Her Life Rights Out Of Fear For Her Safety 50 Cent's publishing company, G-Unit Books, is suing Shaniqua Tompkins for allegedly profiting off of her life story.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Don Lemon Fires Back At Nicki Minaj's "Disgusting" Homophobic Rant Nicki Minaj was furious with Don Lemon for covering a controversial anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in Minneapolis.
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Cole Blake 
Music 50 Cent Trolls Jim Jones For Allegedly Having No Electricity At His Studio Not only is this far from 50 Cent and Jim Jones' first public spat, but 50's clowned on Jones' podcast set before.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Obliterates J. Cole's New Song "Disc 2 Track 2" And His Artistry DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Mary J Blige Announces "My Life, My Story" Las Vegas Residency Mary J. Blige says fans can expect "theatrical" performances from her "My Life, My Story" Las Vegas residency.
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Cole Blake 
Music R. Kelly Under Fire As Prison Music Begins To Get Industry Push R Kelly has faced a lot of backlash from the public but some are hoping for a musical return and that has many folks angry.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 50 Cent Joins Cam’ron In Taunting Jim Jones With “No Heat” Jokes Jim Jones recently accused Cam'ron and the rest of his crew of being "soft" on Instagram, prompting him to fire back.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Durk's Murder-For-Hire Trial Delayed Once Again Authorities have accused Lil Durk of allegedly orchestrating the attempted murder of Quando Rondo back in 2022.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy Secures Backing From Law Professors In Battle To Appeal Sentence Multiple university professors have reportedly argued that Judge Arun Subramanian subjected Diddy to an unfair sentence given a mixed verdict.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tasha K Slams Ja Rule For Admitting He Was Sucker Punched Tasha K also called out Ja Rule for taking aim at her but not his long-time rival, 50 Cent, in her post on social media.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Fuels New Album Excitement With Cutdown Version Of “ICEMAN” Episode 3 Drake continues to tease his upcoming ninth studio album, "ICEMAN," which is rumored to be dropping before the end of the year.
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Caroline Fisher