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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 Lil Durk’s defense argued the song could unfairly prejudice jurors, but the judge will allow prosecutors to use it.
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Erika Marie August 13, 2026 Music Diddy claims private footage was improperly sold to Netflix, but 50 Cent says the new countersuit does not involve him.
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Erika Marie August 20, 2026 Music Friends and family came together yesterday (Tuesday, June 30) to celebrate the life and legacy of producer Tay Keith.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026 Music Cardi B recently surprised fans with a very special guest during her tour in support of her sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?"
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Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026 Music In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music 50 Cent recently reacted to former G-Unit rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the United Kingdom due to alleged gang threats in Trinidad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2025 Music Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Music An open casting call is coming as Queen Latifah considers whether different performers should portray separate stages of her life.
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Erika Marie September 24, 2026 Music A vague Future tweet led many to reflect on the Drake beef that began as a result of the Kendrick Lamar battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 05, 2025 Music Before “Baby Breath” even drops, Tyler says his verse on Quavo's "QRÖMELIFE" may be one of the 25 best verses in Rap history.
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Erika Marie October 01, 2026 Music The moment is going viral on social media.
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Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026 Music After d4vd's family fought against testifying in the Celeste Rivas case, the grand jury may have cornered them as d4vd is now their target.
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Zachary Horvath February 26, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s “Pissed Me Off” Can Be Used At Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk’s defense argued the song could unfairly prejudice jurors, but the judge will allow prosecutors to use it.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Shrugs Off Diddy’s 'The Reckoning' Lawsuit Diddy claims private footage was improperly sold to Netflix, but 50 Cent says the new countersuit does not involve him.
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Erika Marie 
Music Sexyy Red, BlocBoy JB & More Attend Tay Keith's Funeral In Memphis Friends and family came together yesterday (Tuesday, June 30) to celebrate the life and legacy of producer Tay Keith.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music GloRilla Joins Cardi B Onstage At Los Angeles “Little Miss Drama” Tour Stop Cardi B recently surprised fans with a very special guest during her tour in support of her sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?"
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy Fights Lawsuit Alleging He Masturbated On Biggie’s Shirt In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music 50 Cent Makes It Clear He Has No Gang Ties By Distancing Himself From Embattled G-Unit MC 50 Cent recently reacted to former G-Unit rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the United Kingdom due to alleged gang threats in Trinidad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B's Set List Emerges As "Little Miss Drama Tour" Begins Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Queen Latifah Says One Actress May Not Be Enough For Her Biopic An open casting call is coming as Queen Latifah considers whether different performers should portray separate stages of her life.
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Erika Marie 
Music Future Seemingly Responds To Drake's Shots On "What Did I Miss?" A vague Future tweet led many to reflect on the Drake beef that began as a result of the Kendrick Lamar battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tyler, The Creator Says His Quavo Feature Is A Top 25 Rap Verse Before “Baby Breath” even drops, Tyler says his verse on Quavo's "QRÖMELIFE" may be one of the 25 best verses in Rap history.
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Erika Marie 
Music Pooh Shiesty Gifts Mom Brand New 1.1 Million Dollar Home The moment is going viral on social media.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music d4vd The "Target" Of Grand Jury Investigation Into Celeste Rivas' Death After d4vd's family fought against testifying in the Celeste Rivas case, the grand jury may have cornered them as d4vd is now their target.
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Zachary Horvath