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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 former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026 Music According to Cam'ron, Kanye West had a fiery response to him admitting that he'll likely never interview him.
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Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026 Music Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake March 25, 2026 Music UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026 Music Rick Ross and French Montana will go head-to-head on May 7, and the battle can be streamed on Apple Music.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music Playboi Carti recently revealed that he has a daughter on his new single.
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Axl Banks December 21, 2023 Music 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars.
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Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026 Relationships A lot of people have grown comfortable with making jokes about Sexyy Red since her rise to fame, but this time, she's not laughing.
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Zachary Horvath December 18, 2025 Music Chris Brown is currently on tour with Usher, although Maria Avila, the victim of a dog attack at his home, is now seeking the $13 million he owes.
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Alexander Cole July 27, 2026 Music Cardi B won her civil lawsuit against Emani Ellis, a former security guard who worked at a medical facility in Beverly Hills.
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Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025 Music JID and Bas praised J. Cole for sharing a piece of Dreamville's UMG deal with its artists, and cofounder Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad explained it more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2025 Music There's a hint on "Kill The King" itself that suggest T.I. isn't done with dropping full-lengths yet, although this may be wishful thinking.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026
Music Diddy & Cassie’s Former Escort Studying Law Amid Legal Battle A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music 50 Cent Clowns Kanye West Over “Cousins” Debate With Cam’ron According to Cam'ron, Kanye West had a fiery response to him admitting that he'll likely never interview him.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Joey Bada$$ Argues J. Cole Was Afraid Of Competing With JID On "The Fall-Off" Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake 
Music UMG Settles TuneCore Lawsuit Over Fake Kendrick Lamar Songs UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rick Ross & French Montana To Face Off In “Verzuz” Battle Rick Ross and French Montana will go head-to-head on May 7, and the battle can be streamed on Apple Music.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music How Many Kids Does Playboi Carti Have? Playboi Carti recently revealed that he has a daughter on his new single.
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Axl Banks 
Music 50 Cent Feels Responsible For Donald Trump Denying Diddy's Pardon Request 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars.
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Zachary Horvath 
Relationships Sexyy Red Slams Parody Account For Claiming She Wants To Be In A Polyamorous Relationship With GloRilla & Brandon Ingram A lot of people have grown comfortable with making jokes about Sexyy Red since her rise to fame, but this time, she's not laughing.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Chris Brown Dog Attack Victim Looks To Intercept Earnings From Usher Tour Chris Brown is currently on tour with Usher, although Maria Avila, the victim of a dog attack at his home, is now seeking the $13 million he owes.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Drops Courtroom Editions Of "AM I THE DRAMA?" Cardi B won her civil lawsuit against Emani Ellis, a former security guard who worked at a medical facility in Beverly Hills.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole's Manager Ibrahim Hamad Clarifies New Dreamville Deal After JID & Bas' Sale Comments JID and Bas praised J. Cole for sharing a piece of Dreamville's UMG deal with its artists, and cofounder Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad explained it more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music T.I.'s New Album "Kill The King" May Not Be His Last, Despite His Promises There's a hint on "Kill The King" itself that suggest T.I. isn't done with dropping full-lengths yet, although this may be wishful thinking.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares