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Streetwear "I'm Feeling Myself": Nicki Minaj & Beyonce Fans Come To Blows Over New Cécred Ad The Beyhive and the Barbz continue to debate over the state of Beyonce and Nicki Minaj's relationship, as this Cécred ad sparked a fire. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2025
TV Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Early Philly Years Are Coming To TV A new scripted series will revisit Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from West Philadelphia before sitcom fame took over. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Relationships Rick Ross’ Ex Jazzma Kendrick Speaks Out After Abuse Claims After accusing Rick Ross of physical abuse, Jazzma Kendrick thanked supporters and said she is “OK” following the alleged incident. By Erika Marie September 28, 2026
Music Diddy Attorney Mentions His Possible Bipolar Disorder Amid Sex Trafficking Trial Cassie took the stand again today amid her ex Diddy's long-awaited trial for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Diddy's Jury Is Officially Seated As Opening Statements Kick Off In Criminal Trial Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering as his criminal trial is finally underway. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music Hottest Rap Albums & Songs Of April 2025 Once again, HotNewHipHop is counting down the hottest rap albums & songs, although this time, we are looking at April of 2025. By HNHH Staff May 06, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Advises Harvard Students About The Importance of Community When Writing Music Lauryn Hill has been supporting her son and emerging musician YG Marley. The two have shared the stage together often. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music Candace Owens Reveals Dark Reason She’ll “Always Defend” Kanye West During a recent interview, Candace Owens shared her chilling theory about Kanye West's former trainer, Harley Pasternak. By Caroline Fisher May 04, 2025
Music Kodak Black Declines Photo With Rude Fan After They Say "F*ck You, Take A Picture With Me" At Kentucky Derby Kodak Black recently shared that he doesn't shower daily and still receives compliments from women about his smell. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Tiny Harris Recalls Biggie Smalls Apologizing For Xscape Diss Line In "Just Playin (Dreams)" Xscape were among a laundry list of R&B singers that The Notorious B.I.G. raps about messing with on Ready To Die. Another was Mariah Carey. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 01, 2025
Music Mase Wonders If He Should Go To Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial According to Mase, multiple people have reached out to him already about his possible appearance at Diddy's trial. By Caroline Fisher May 01, 2025
Music Travis Scott Hints At "Jackboys 2" Release Date With Birthday Tribute For His Mom Travis Scott will be celebrating his 34th birthday on April 30th and may have new music in store for fans. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025