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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 Many folks are reacting to Afrika Bambaataa's passing, whether hip-hop fans at large or his sexual assault and child molestation accusers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026 Music Drake makes it clear he's a voice note guy.
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Tallie Spencer April 09, 2026 Music Hassan Campbell was one of several people who accused Afrika Bambaataa of child molestation and sexual assault.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026 Music Drake is looking to drop "ICEMAN" this year, and during an Adin Ross stream, the artist dropped off a truly major update.
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Alexander Cole April 09, 2026 Music Drake will likely end the drought when he releases his next studio album, "Iceman," although there's still no release date.
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Cole Blake April 08, 2026 Music Offset was shot outside of a Florida casino this week, and he's now in stable condition recovering from his injuries.
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Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026 Music Last night, Offset was shot outside of a Florida casino, and he's now recovering from his injuries at a local hospital.
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Caroline Fisher April 07, 2026 Music According to a representative for Offset, he is "fine" and "is currently at the hospital receiving medical care."
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Cole Blake April 07, 2026 Music 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay.
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Alexander Cole April 06, 2026 Music Quavo and Offset have had their issues in the past, but with tonight's news, the former is looking to show some love.
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Alexander Cole April 06, 2026 Wrestling Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat.
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Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026 Music During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on Pooh Shiesty's latest legal issues.
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Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
Music Afrika Bambaataa Cause Of Death Revealed Many folks are reacting to Afrika Bambaataa's passing, whether hip-hop fans at large or his sexual assault and child molestation accusers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Reveals His Relatable Texting Habits Drake makes it clear he's a voice note guy.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Hassan Campbell Reacts To Reports Of Afrika Bambaataa's Death Hassan Campbell was one of several people who accused Afrika Bambaataa of child molestation and sexual assault.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Drake Drops Some Important Information About "ICEMAN" Drake is looking to drop "ICEMAN" this year, and during an Adin Ross stream, the artist dropped off a truly major update.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Hip-Hop's Billboard Drought Continues 9 Months After Drake Dropped "What Did I Miss?" Drake will likely end the drought when he releases his next studio album, "Iceman," although there's still no release date.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ebro Apologizes For Accusing Offset Of Owing Him $5K After Shooting Offset was shot outside of a Florida casino this week, and he's now in stable condition recovering from his injuries.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Offset Spotted Smoking In A Wheelchair Outside Of Hospital Last night, Offset was shot outside of a Florida casino, and he's now recovering from his injuries at a local hospital.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ebro Claims Offset Still Owes Him $5k After Casino Shooting According to a representative for Offset, he is "fine" and "is currently at the hospital receiving medical care."
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Cole Blake 
Music 6ix9ine Immediately Trolls Offset & Lil Tjay Following Hard Rock Shooting 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Quavo Reacts To News Of Offset Being Shot In Florida Quavo and Offset have had their issues in the past, but with tonight's news, the former is looking to show some love.
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Alexander Cole 
Wrestling Lil Yachty Defends His Involvement With The WWE Amid Fierce Backlash Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 6ix9ine Alleges Pooh Shiesty’s Team Paid Him For Promotion Amid Legal Battle During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on Pooh Shiesty's latest legal issues.
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Caroline Fisher