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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. Sneakers J. Cole's Indie 5000 sneaker finally launches tomorrow in Fayetteville, five years after development began.
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Ben Atkinson September 22, 2026 Music Young Thug found himself without human contact in jail, but one fan was able to change that for him, and he never forgot about it.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Music Following a successful FOMO livestream, Drake has taken to Instagram with a collection of photos from his recent shoots.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Music Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have been going back and forth on social media, and Meek has clearly had enough.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Music Lil Durk's co-defendants OTF Dede and David Lindsey were convicted on stalking charges, and now, they are looking to appeal.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Sneakers Bun B won a pair of the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 through a public raffle, no inside connections needed.
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Ben Atkinson September 21, 2026 Music "Westside Whimsy" marks a new career peak for Jhené Aiko, who previously topped out at No. 2 with "Chilombo."
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Pop Culture American Express and Bank of America are seeking payment from Tay Keith’s estate as his probate case continues.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music Social media speculation suggested Quando Rondo was back behind bars, prompting a brief but direct denial from the rapper.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music Papoose’s “Jezebel” lyric draws a response from Fat Joe, who says he has never seen anyone write for Remy Ma.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music A juror says some of the government’s evidence against Lil Durk carried little weight as the panel worked through the conspiracy case.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music An investor says Drake’s OVO still owes millions and claims it received none of the proceeds from the brand’s recent sale.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026
Sneakers J. Cole Launches Indie 5000 Sneaker After 5 Years In Development J. Cole's Indie 5000 sneaker finally launches tomorrow in Fayetteville, five years after development began.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Young Thug Meets Fan Who Found Out How To Message Him In Jail Young Thug found himself without human contact in jail, but one fan was able to change that for him, and he never forgot about it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Delivers Another One Of His Famous Cryptic Messages On Instagram Following a successful FOMO livestream, Drake has taken to Instagram with a collection of photos from his recent shoots.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Meek Mill Gets One Last Word In Amid DJ Akademiks Beef Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have been going back and forth on social media, and Meek has clearly had enough.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Trial: OTF Dede and David Lindsey File For New Trial And Acquittal Lil Durk's co-defendants OTF Dede and David Lindsey were convicted on stalking charges, and now, they are looking to appeal.
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Alexander Cole 
Sneakers Bun B Proves Dreams Come True With Sneaker Raffle Win Bun B won a pair of the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 through a public raffle, no inside connections needed.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Jhené Aiko Scores First Billboard 200 No. 1 With Westside Whimsy "Westside Whimsy" marks a new career peak for Jhené Aiko, who previously topped out at No. 2 with "Chilombo."
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Erika Marie 
Pop Culture Tay Keith’s Estate Faces Credit Card & Car Payment Claims American Express and Bank of America are seeking payment from Tay Keith’s estate as his probate case continues.
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Erika Marie 
Music Quando Rondo Shuts Down Rumors He’s Back In Jail Social media speculation suggested Quando Rondo was back behind bars, prompting a brief but direct denial from the rapper.
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Erika Marie 
Music Fat Joe Addresses Papoose's Claim He Wrote For Remy Ma Papoose’s “Jezebel” lyric draws a response from Fat Joe, who says he has never seen anyone write for Remy Ma.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk Juror Breaks Down What Led To The Acquittal A juror says some of the government’s evidence against Lil Durk carried little weight as the panel worked through the conspiracy case.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake’s OVO Faces Fresh Legal Fight Over Investor Payout An investor says Drake’s OVO still owes millions and claims it received none of the proceeds from the brand’s recent sale.
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Erika Marie