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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 While Beyoncé, Jaz-O, Nas, and others were special guests at JAŸ-Z's Yankee Stadium concert, Biggie Smalls' presence was also felt.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music Battle rap pioneer MC Sparky D has sadly passed away at the age of 61. DJ Premier paid tribute to her over the weekend.
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Alexander Cole July 07, 2026 Music Meagan Good is not pregnant.
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Tallie Spencer July 10, 2026 Music Fans are already searching for clues about surprise guests and the setlist as Jay-Z gets ready for his hometown return.
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Erika Marie July 08, 2026 Music With Drake set to drop "ICEMAN" on May 15, there has been all sorts of speculation surrounding the album, especially regarding features.
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Alexander Cole May 11, 2026 Music Sony is facing a lawsuit over alleged misconduct.
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Aron A. July 07, 2026 Music Drake's "ICEMAN" has been garnering some major sales since its release back in May, and the fans continue to support it.
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Alexander Cole June 25, 2026 Music Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher February 28, 2024 Music In addition to Slick Rick and Pharrell, JAŸ-Z also brought out Eminem at night two of his record-breaking Yankee Stadium run.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026 Sneakers Jay-Z got his hands on this rare pair.
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Ben Atkinson August 21, 2024 Music RIP X.
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Aron A. July 13, 2026 Music It's unclear where this video came from, but it matches prosecutors' screenshots of it in the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Pays Tribute To Biggie Smalls With Yankee Stadium Show Mash-Up While Beyoncé, Jaz-O, Nas, and others were special guests at JAŸ-Z's Yankee Stadium concert, Biggie Smalls' presence was also felt.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music MC Sparky D Tragically Passes Away At 61 Battle rap pioneer MC Sparky D has sadly passed away at the age of 61. DJ Premier paid tribute to her over the weekend.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Viral Meagan Good Pregnancy Photo Turns Out To Be AI Fake Meagan Good is not pregnant.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Jay-Z Spotted Rehearsing For Yankee Stadium Shows This Weekend Fans are already searching for clues about surprise guests and the setlist as Jay-Z gets ready for his hometown return.
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Erika Marie 
Music Insider Claims Drake Has Future, Molly Santana, And Karol G On "ICEMAN" With Drake set to drop "ICEMAN" on May 15, there has been all sorts of speculation surrounding the album, especially regarding features.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Over $18M Over Alleged Unpaid So So Def Royalties Sony is facing a lawsuit over alleged misconduct.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Topples Don Toliver As "ICEMAN" Becomes The Best Selling Rap Album Of 2026 Drake's "ICEMAN" has been garnering some major sales since its release back in May, and the fans continue to support it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy & Meek Mill Wear Matching Outfits In Resurfaced Photo Amid Rumors They Slept Together Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music JAŸ-Z Taps Slick Rick & Pharrell To Rock The Stage At Yankee Stadium In addition to Slick Rick and Pharrell, JAŸ-Z also brought out Eminem at night two of his record-breaking Yankee Stadium run.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Sneakers Jay-Z Reveals Exclusive Nigo x Victor Victor Air Force 1 Lows Jay-Z got his hands on this rare pair.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music JAŸ-Z & Swizz Beatz Lead DMX Tribute At Yankee Stadium RIP X.
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Aron A. 
Music Alleged Video Of Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Hits The Internet It's unclear where this video came from, but it matches prosecutors' screenshots of it in the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares