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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 DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026 Music In 2023, Kanye West was sued by a construction consultant who alleges that he was put in "extreme danger."
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Caroline Fisher January 15, 2026 Music J. Cole has mostly been working on "The Fall-Off" in silence. While that created doubt, it sounds like the payoff will be worth it.
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Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026 Music John Forté was found unresponsive by a neighbor at his Massachusetts home earlier this week at the age of 50.
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Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026 Music According to DJ Akademiks, Offset's alleged vices could take a serious toll if he doesn't get the help he needs.
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Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026 Music Alabama rapper NoCap had been in a relationship with social media influencer Summyah throughout 2025. Now, it seems there's bad blood.
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Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026 Music Ja Rule had the early 2000s in a choke hold with countless No.1s and multi-platinum albums including classics like "Holla Holla."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025 Music Recently, Kim Porter's ex-husband Al B. Sure discussed her passing during an appearance on "FOX 5 New York."
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Caroline Fisher May 25, 2025 Music 2 Chainz released a collaboration album with Larry June and The Alchemist in February called “Life Is Beautiful.”
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 24, 2025 Music "Fire Emoji" boasts new tracks from Burna Boy, Travis Scott, YG, Shoreline Mafia, Larry June, and Cardo Got Wings this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour stop in L.A. hosted Big Boy, LeBron James, Winnie Harlow, YG, Gunna, and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025 Music DJ Akademiks thinks Papoose's ghostwriting allegations against Remy Ma change the perception of her Nicki Minaj beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Obliterates J. Cole's New Song "Disc 2 Track 2" And His Artistry DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Suffers Major Loss Amid Legal Battle Over $57 Million Mansion In 2023, Kanye West was sued by a construction consultant who alleges that he was put in "extreme danger."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Pens A Powerful Message For Fans Ahead Of "The Fall-Off" J. Cole has mostly been working on "The Fall-Off" in silence. While that created doubt, it sounds like the payoff will be worth it.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Wyclef Jean & Pras Honor John Forté Following His Unexpected Death John Forté was found unresponsive by a neighbor at his Massachusetts home earlier this week at the age of 50.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Warns Offset’s Alleged Gambling Addiction Could Destroy His Career According to DJ Akademiks, Offset's alleged vices could take a serious toll if he doesn't get the help he needs.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music NoCap's Ex Bites Back After He Gets Angry About Her Alleged Relationship With Trippie Redd Alabama rapper NoCap had been in a relationship with social media influencer Summyah throughout 2025. Now, it seems there's bad blood.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Ja Rule Fills The Father Of The Bride Role Walking His Daughter Down The Aisle On Wedding Day Ja Rule had the early 2000s in a choke hold with countless No.1s and multi-platinum albums including classics like "Holla Holla."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Kim Porter’s Best Friend Breaks Her Silence On Al B Sure’s Diddy Accusations Recently, Kim Porter's ex-husband Al B. Sure discussed her passing during an appearance on "FOX 5 New York."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music 2 Chainz Recalls His Missed Once-In-A-Lifetime Meeting With Jay-Z When Jermaine Dupri Called 2 Chainz released a collaboration album with Larry June and The Alchemist in February called “Life Is Beautiful.”
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Burna Boy & Travis Scott Get Funky On Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update "Fire Emoji" boasts new tracks from Burna Boy, Travis Scott, YG, Shoreline Mafia, Larry June, and Cardo Got Wings this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Drew A Star-Studded List Of Celebs On Night 1 Of L.A. SoFi Stadium Shows Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour stop in L.A. hosted Big Boy, LeBron James, Winnie Harlow, YG, Gunna, and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Hip-Hop Should Reevaluate Nicki Minaj & Remy Ma Beef DJ Akademiks thinks Papoose's ghostwriting allegations against Remy Ma change the perception of her Nicki Minaj beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares