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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 Keefe D and Diddy have both denied being involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur, but only the former faces criminal charges for it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026 Music Kodak Black is trying to secure a similar bag as NBA Youngboy.
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Aron A. August 01, 2022 Music Diddy was found not guilty of the most serious charges in his recent criminal trial, but is still awaiting sentencing.
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Cole Blake September 15, 2025 Music The Pharcyde continue to perform as a unit.
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Demi Phillips January 25, 2024 Music While we aren't sure when Drake will drop "ICEMAN," it does feel closer than ever. As a result, we want to predict its first week sales.
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Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026 Music 50 Cent's upcoming documentary, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," will detail the recent turbulent years of Diddy's life.
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Cole Blake December 01, 2025 Music Explore Digga D's journey to fame, his impact on the UK drill scene, and the factors contributing to his impressive net worth in 2024.
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Jake Skudder January 12, 2024 Music Chris Brown's new album will be followed by his joint tour with Usher, which should also be a commercial success.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026 Politics Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York.
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Aron A. November 12, 2025 Music Videos On the SZA-assisted track, Doechii addresses the viral industry plant accusations she's dealt with in recent years.
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Cole Blake December 30, 2025 Politics Nicki Minaj has already voiced her support for Donald Trump at multiple different events in recent months.
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Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Music Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW.
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Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026
Music Diddy Might Have To Testify On Keefe D's Behalf In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Keefe D and Diddy have both denied being involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur, but only the former faces criminal charges for it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kodak Black Shares Response To NBA Youngboy's Alleged $60M Deal Kodak Black is trying to secure a similar bag as NBA Youngboy.
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Aron A. 
Music Diddy's Lead Prosecutor Sues Donald Trump's DOJ Over Her Firing Diddy was found not guilty of the most serious charges in his recent criminal trial, but is still awaiting sentencing.
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Cole Blake 
Music The Pharcyde: Where Are They Now? The Pharcyde continue to perform as a unit.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Predicting How Many Units Drake's "ICEMAN" Will Sell In Its First Week While we aren't sure when Drake will drop "ICEMAN," it does feel closer than ever. As a result, we want to predict its first week sales.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music How To Watch "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" 50 Cent's upcoming documentary, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," will detail the recent turbulent years of Diddy's life.
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Cole Blake 
Music Digga D Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Digga D's journey to fame, his impact on the UK drill scene, and the factors contributing to his impressive net worth in 2024.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Chris Brown Lands 13th Top 10 Album On Billboard With "BROWN" Chris Brown's new album will be followed by his joint tour with Usher, which should also be a commercial success.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York.
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Aron A. 
Music Videos Doechii & SZA Surprise Fans With New Music Video, "Girl, Get Up" On the SZA-assisted track, Doechii addresses the viral industry plant accusations she's dealt with in recent years.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Nicki Minaj Will Speak During Donald Trump's Crypto Forum At Mar-a-Lago Nicki Minaj has already voiced her support for Donald Trump at multiple different events in recent months.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kanye West Collaborator Tobias Smith Suddenly Passes Away At 43 Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW.
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Zachary Horvath