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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 Tyler, the Creator took to the stage at the Grammys to perform some of his biggest songs of the last 18 months.
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Alexander Cole February 01, 2026 Music Kanye West was also accompanied by North West for these two concerts in Mexico City, performing for tens of thousands of fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar went into tonight with 22 Grammys, while Jay-Z had 25. Now, Kendrick holds the record thanks to a phenomenal night.
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Alexander Cole February 01, 2026 Music Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026 Music "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
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Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026 Music In November, Drake was sued by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who accused him of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026 Music Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years.
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Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026 Music The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake January 20, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj was furious with Don Lemon for covering a controversial anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in Minneapolis.
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Cole Blake January 19, 2026 Music After teasing retirement to focus on movies and standup comedy, fans are glad to hear that T.I. at least still has "Kill The King" loaded up.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 18, 2026 Pop Culture Issues between Ice Spice and wig retailer Thee Bella Brand begun back in 2024 and it eventually turned into a legal war in 2025.
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Zachary Horvath April 16, 2026 Music Yesterday, a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have a monopoly over the live events and ticketing industry.
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Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026
Music Tyler, The Creator Delivers A Performance For The Ages At The Grammy Awards Tyler, the Creator took to the stage at the Grammys to perform some of his biggest songs of the last 18 months.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Fan Rushes Stage After Second Mexico Show To Give Him A Hug Kanye West was also accompanied by North West for these two concerts in Mexico City, performing for tens of thousands of fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-Z For Most Grammys In Hip-Hop History Kendrick Lamar went into tonight with 22 Grammys, while Jay-Z had 25. Now, Kendrick holds the record thanks to a phenomenal night.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Tjay Has Some Bars For Adin Ross On New Song "Can't Change" Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Amber Rose Calls Billie Eilish The R Word For Denouncing Nicki Minaj "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Drake Scores Major Legal Win As Photographer Abandons “What Did I Miss?” Lawsuit In November, Drake was sued by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who accused him of copyright infringement.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Gucci Mane Seemingly Responds To Rumor Pooh Shiesty Robbed & Kidnapped Him The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Don Lemon Fires Back At Nicki Minaj's "Disgusting" Homophobic Rant Nicki Minaj was furious with Don Lemon for covering a controversial anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in Minneapolis.
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Cole Blake 
Music T.I. Previews Final Album "Kill The King" With New Pharrell-Produced Single After teasing retirement to focus on movies and standup comedy, fans are glad to hear that T.I. at least still has "Kill The King" loaded up.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Ice Spice Is Fighting Back In Her Wig Lawsuit Issues between Ice Spice and wig retailer Thee Bella Brand begun back in 2024 and it eventually turned into a legal war in 2025.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Live Nation Monopoly Verdict Could Be A Turning Point For Hip-Hop Yesterday, a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have a monopoly over the live events and ticketing industry.
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Caroline Fisher