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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 A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. guilty for murdering Jam Master Jay almost two years ago, along with another suspect named Ronald Washington.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2025 Music With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Pop Culture A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022 Music Kid Cudi's book, "Cudi: The Memoir," will be releasing on Tuesday, August 12, and is available for pre-order now.
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Cole Blake August 07, 2025 Music Explore OhGeesy's journey to success and his impressive net worth in 2024, delving into his music career, collaborations, and influence.
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Jake Skudder February 06, 2024 Music Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake January 26, 2026 Music Ed Sheeran has created several chart-topping songs in rap with megastars such as 50 Cent, Eminem, and Game.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 22, 2025 Music Cardi B sounded off on this immediately after securing her win against Emani Ellis, who tried to sue her for $24 million.
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Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025 Music Young Thug and Top5 both recently caught scathing shots from 6ix9ine, with the latter heatedly arguing with him during an Instagram Live.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025 Music Lil Wayne scheduled to hit the road again this summer, and he'll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game.
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Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026 Music The Weeknd has brought out several big-name special guests along his tour stops, but this one with Future may go down as the best.
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Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025 Music Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead.
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Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music Jam Master Jay's Alleged Killer Gets Conviction Overturned A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. guilty for murdering Jam Master Jay almost two years ago, along with another suspect named Ronald Washington.
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Music DJ Akademiks Calls J. Cole Pathetic, Claims TDE Warned Cole About Kendrick Lamar Diss With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kid Cudi Opens Up About Almost Suffering A Life-Threatening Overdose In New Memoir Kid Cudi's book, "Cudi: The Memoir," will be releasing on Tuesday, August 12, and is available for pre-order now.
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Cole Blake 
Music OhGeesy Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore OhGeesy's journey to success and his impressive net worth in 2024, delving into his music career, collaborations, and influence.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Ready To Forgive Him Just Yet Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ed Sheeran Details The Connection Between His Favorite Rap Albums Ever Ed Sheeran has created several chart-topping songs in rap with megastars such as 50 Cent, Eminem, and Game.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Cardi B Reveals She Missed Her Kids' First Days Of School Due To Assault Trial Cardi B sounded off on this immediately after securing her win against Emani Ellis, who tried to sue her for $24 million.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 6ix9ine Mercilessly Trolls Young Thug's Snitching & Top5's Stabbing Again Young Thug and Top5 both recently caught scathing shots from 6ix9ine, with the latter heatedly arguing with him during an Instagram Live.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Wayne Announces New “Tha Carter” 20th Anniversary Tour Dates Lil Wayne scheduled to hit the road again this summer, and he'll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music The Weeknd Brings Out Future During Atlanta Tour Stop For Performance Of "Low Life" The Weeknd has brought out several big-name special guests along his tour stops, but this one with Future may go down as the best.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Ksoo's Brother Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Lil Buck Murder Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead.
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Zachary Horvath