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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 Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole August 31, 2026 TV DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music Yume is a breakout star, and after appearing on "Slime Language 3," it has been revealed that she is now part of YSL Records.
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Alexander Cole September 03, 2026 Music On "The Joe Budden Podcast," he and his cohosts discussed if it's a "demotion" for Elliott Wilson to be collaborating with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music D4vd will be represented by a public defender.
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Aron A. September 02, 2026 Music Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop.
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Erika Marie September 02, 2026 Music 6ix9ine remains a fixture of the Lil Durk trial, and he is taunting the Chicago rapper on social media as a result.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence in 2019 and paid a $1,500 fine for the Jania Meshell situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026
Music Ty Dolla $ign Suggests "Vultures 3" With Ye Is Still Happening Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West's Vultures series hasn't always been well-received, yet some fans still want that third installment.
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Alexander Cole 
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie 
Music Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Son For The Singer’s Death Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. 
Music DJ Akademiks Rips Doodie Lo For Streaming With N3on Amid Lil Durk Trial Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Young Thug's YSL Records Partners With Mega Millions Music For Special Deal With Yume Yume is a breakout star, and after appearing on "Slime Language 3," it has been revealed that she is now part of YSL Records.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Joe Budden Questions Why Elliott Wilson Is Working With DJ Vlad On "The Joe Budden Podcast," he and his cohosts discussed if it's a "demotion" for Elliott Wilson to be collaborating with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music D4vd’s Dad Sold Home, Pulls Out $140K Loan Amid Financial Struggles D4vd will be represented by a public defender.
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Aron A. 
Music Doodie Lo Claims Lil Durk Wants Fans To Leave Trap Lore Ross Alone Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chico And James DeBarge Arrested On Drug Charges In Burbank New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop.
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Erika Marie 
Music 6ix9ine Taunts Lil Durk After Being Mentioned In Court Yet Again 6ix9ine remains a fixture of the Lil Durk trial, and he is taunting the Chicago rapper on social media as a result.
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Alexander Cole 
Music NBA YoungBoy's Lawyer Responds To Resurfaced Assault Footage NBA YoungBoy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence in 2019 and paid a $1,500 fine for the Jania Meshell situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares