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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 Over the weekend, DJ Vlad took to Twitter to mock conspiracy theories about Jay-Z, Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026 Music Pharrell Williams won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammys last night and fans are rioting over his speech.
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music There's a lot of conversation around J. Cole's new album and comparisons to other new LPs, which Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad wants to question.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Music N.O.R.E. also accused DJ Vlad of exploiting "Black drama" while explaining why he ultimately refused to appear on VladTV.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Relationships Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating on her before announcing their breakup over the weekend.
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Cole Blake April 28, 2026 Music Max B celebrated his release from prison on Sunday by attending the New York Jets game against the Cleveland Browns.
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Cole Blake November 10, 2025 Music Charlamagne's advice to Drake: "Don't let your setback become your identity."
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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Music Drake just broke another record in the music industry, and with Michael Jackson at the center of it, Drizzy is having some fun.
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Alexander Cole May 26, 2026 Music Kanye West previously spoke on the children of Jay-Z and Beyoncé via critical allegations, and this Roots Picnic Freestyle addressed that.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026 Music Considering Kanye West's past bigotries, fans don't know how to feel about Lauryn Hill performing with Ye last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026 Music Lil Durk is currently in prison on charges related to alleged murder-for-hire, and his trial is expected to begin next year.
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Caroline Fisher October 28, 2025 Music The journey of rapper Paul Wall, from Houston's underground to the world's stage, is a rhythm-filled ride through the world of hip-hop.
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Jake Skudder February 06, 2024
Music DJ Vlad Delivers Cryptic Update After Satirical Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Over the weekend, DJ Vlad took to Twitter to mock conspiracy theories about Jay-Z, Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Pharrell Williams Ticks Fans Off For Not Mentioning Chad Hugo During Grammy Speech Pharrell Williams won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammys last night and fans are rioting over his speech.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole's Manager Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad Tells Hip-Hop Fans To Stop Being Critics There's a lot of conversation around J. Cole's new album and comparisons to other new LPs, which Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad wants to question.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music N.O.R.E. Fires Back At DJ Vlad After Being Called A “Snake” N.O.R.E. also accused DJ Vlad of exploiting "Black drama" while explaining why he ultimately refused to appear on VladTV.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Wack 100 Goes Off On Megan Thee Stallion After Klay Thompson Split Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating on her before announcing their breakup over the weekend.
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Cole Blake 
Music Why Was Max B In Prison? Max B celebrated his release from prison on Sunday by attending the New York Jets game against the Cleveland Browns.
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Cole Blake 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Says Drake Sounds Like "The Biggest Sore Loser” On “1 AM In Albany” Charlamagne's advice to Drake: "Don't let your setback become your identity."
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Posts Michael Jackson As The "ICEMAN" After Breaking His Record Drake just broke another record in the music industry, and with Michael Jackson at the center of it, Drizzy is having some fun.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z Takes Shots At Kanye West During Roots Picnic Freestyle Kanye West previously spoke on the children of Jay-Z and Beyoncé via critical allegations, and this Roots Picnic Freestyle addressed that.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lauryn Hill Fans Are Split On Her Surprise Performance With Kanye West Considering Kanye West's past bigotries, fans don't know how to feel about Lauryn Hill performing with Ye last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Confidential Witness Alleges Lil Durk Ordered Hits On Six People Lil Durk is currently in prison on charges related to alleged murder-for-hire, and his trial is expected to begin next year.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Paul Wall Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon The journey of rapper Paul Wall, from Houston's underground to the world's stage, is a rhythm-filled ride through the world of hip-hop.
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Jake Skudder