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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 Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Music Mob James resisted helping put Keffe D away during testimony, while Suge Knight now questions his connection to Death Row.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Music Funny $Money and Lil Sheisty were killed at different stages of their careers in a shooting that has shaken Milwaukee’s Rap scene.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Original Content More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 Music During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 TV Druski recently got to sit down with GQ, where he offered some insight into his relationship with rap superstar Drake.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music Lil Durk's trial begins on Thursday.
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Aron A. August 19, 2026 Music Suge Knight recently spoke to TMZ and claimed 2Pac's ashes were smoked, but he left out a ton of key details.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music During a conversation about the Lil Durk trial, 6ix9ine backed DJ Akademiks into a rhetorical corner about contributions.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. August 19, 2026 Music Rick Ross recently did an interview with Complex, where he got to show off the private jet that caused so much controversy.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music Drake's recent 20v1 was one of the most viral events of the entire year, and now, Kyle Forgeard is taking fans behind the curtain.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial Evidence Includes 6ix9ine, Wack 100, & Akademiks Interviews Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie 
Music Suge Knight Calls Out Mob James’ Testimony In Tupac Murder Trial Mob James resisted helping put Keffe D away during testimony, while Suge Knight now questions his connection to Death Row.
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Erika Marie 
Music Milwaukee Rappers Lil Shiesty, Funny $Money Murdered Funny $Money and Lil Sheisty were killed at different stages of their careers in a shooting that has shaken Milwaukee’s Rap scene.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Rapsody’s Growth As An Emcee, Told Through 10 Songs More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music.
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Erika Marie 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake's House Was Swatted This Week During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
TV Druski Reveals Why He Backed Drake In The Aftermath Of His Kendrick Lamar Battle Druski recently got to sit down with GQ, where he offered some insight into his relationship with rap superstar Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Allegedly Texted “We Got The Location” Weeks After King Von’s Death Lil Durk's trial begins on Thursday.
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Aron A. 
Music Suge Knight Recalls Smoking 2Pac's Ashes, But He's Missing Important Details Suge Knight recently spoke to TMZ and claimed 2Pac's ashes were smoked, but he left out a ton of key details.
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Music 6ix9ine Asks DJ Akademiks If He Will Send Lil Durk $500K If He Gets Sentenced To Life During a conversation about the Lil Durk trial, 6ix9ine backed DJ Akademiks into a rhetorical corner about contributions.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Here’s The Real Reason Why J. Cole Got Emotional During “Love Yourz” Performance The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. 
Music Rick Ross Shows Off Infamous Private Jet Following Starlink Upgrade Rick Ross recently did an interview with Complex, where he got to show off the private jet that caused so much controversy.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's 20v1 Contestants Were Paid A Hefty Sum For Their Participation Drake's recent 20v1 was one of the most viral events of the entire year, and now, Kyle Forgeard is taking fans behind the curtain.
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Alexander Cole