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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. Reviews Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music It may be only a few weeks into 2026, but already, it's shaping up to be yet another massive year for Drake.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026 Music J. Cole is currently on his "Trunk Sale" tour, driving around the U.S. selling CDs out of his Honda Civic.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music The drama stems from a resurfaced video of police officers speaking with Ann Marie about a dispute back in 2020.
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Cole Blake August 18, 2025 Music Baby Keem has finally announced his second studio album, "Ca$ino," which will be releasing later this month.
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Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music R Kelly has been in a medium security facility in Butner, North Carolina since April 2023 and trying anything to get out early.
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Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026 Reviews With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. February 03, 2026 Music Since XXXTentacion's passing, his fan base has been keeping up with his family, particularly the growth of his son, Gekyume.
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj flexed her Trump Gold Card late last month online, leading many to believe she expedited her journey to becoming a legal citizen.
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music According to DJ Akademiks, the trick to defeating Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle is actually pretty simple.
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Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026 Music Lil Wayne is set to take over the Clash Royale Arena with a special performance on February 6 at 12 p.m. ET.
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Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake & PartyNextDoor Earn Several New RIAA Certifications For “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” It may be only a few weeks into 2026, but already, it's shaping up to be yet another massive year for Drake.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Invites Fans Into His Car To Listen To “The Fall-Off” J. Cole is currently on his "Trunk Sale" tour, driving around the U.S. selling CDs out of his Honda Civic.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ann Marie Shuts Down HIV Rumors With A Firm Rebuke On Instagram The drama stems from a resurfaced video of police officers speaking with Ann Marie about a dispute back in 2020.
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Cole Blake 
Music Is Kendrick Lamar Featured On Baby Keem's New Album "Ca$ino?" Baby Keem has finally announced his second studio album, "Ca$ino," which will be releasing later this month.
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Cole Blake 
Music R Kelly's Projected Release From Prison Has Been Announced R Kelly has been in a medium security facility in Butner, North Carolina since April 2023 and trying anything to get out early.
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Zachary Horvath 
Reviews J. Cole’s "Birthday Blizzard ’26" Proves Skill Outlasts Status With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire.
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Aron A. 
Music XXXTentaction's Son Recreates His Dad's Iconic Hairstyle Since XXXTentacion's passing, his fan base has been keeping up with his family, particularly the growth of his son, Gekyume.
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Zachary Horvath 
Politics White House Rep Clears The Air On Nicki Minaj's Trump Gold Card Nicki Minaj flexed her Trump Gold Card late last month online, leading many to believe she expedited her journey to becoming a legal citizen.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals How To Defeat Kendrick Lamar In A Rap Battle According to DJ Akademiks, the trick to defeating Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle is actually pretty simple.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Wayne To Headline Virtual Halftime Show In “Clash Royale” Lil Wayne is set to take over the Clash Royale Arena with a special performance on February 6 at 12 p.m. ET.
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Caroline Fisher 