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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 On HNHH's livestream, Aron and I also dove into the Diddy drama behind bars, 50 Cent's fiery press run, what's next for Young Thug, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2026 Music Quavo wore out the Migos Mania long ago, and a return to pop status doesn’t quite land on “QROMELIFE.”
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Aron A. October 14, 2026 Music The Bureau of Prisons has given a statement to TMZ, claiming that Diddy never actually got into a fight with Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
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Alexander Cole October 15, 2026 Music The story behind Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII set is headed to Hulu and ESPN with rare footage and new production insight.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music Diddy recently suffered a head injury at FCI Fort Dix, and it caused him to be transported to the hospital for treatment.
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Alexander Cole October 14, 2026 Music After hearing his alleged contribution on "Iceman," a songwriter is suing Drake over disputed credits and publishing royalties.
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Erika Marie October 16, 2026 Music Lil Wayne and Madi Cannon got engaged recently, and the latter has been showing off her engagement ring on social media.
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Alexander Cole October 13, 2026 Music Keefe D is back in court today as he will be officially sentenced for the killing of hip-hop legend and icon, Tupac Shakur.
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Alexander Cole October 13, 2026 Music The case for Drake’s staying power gets another boost from 50 Cent, who points to his range and current output.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music Chad Hugo and his legal team argued Pharrell Williams is trying to erase Hugo as a part of the Neptunes' history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2026 TV Friendship gets complicated as Jay-Z recalls feeling betrayed by Irv Gotti over Ja Rule and a possible Nas signing.
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Erika Marie October 12, 2026
Music Eminem’s Kid Rock Collaboration Is A Betrayal Of Who He Used To Be On HNHH's livestream, Aron and I also dove into the Diddy drama behind bars, 50 Cent's fiery press run, what's next for Young Thug, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Quavo’s Days As A Pop Star Are Over Quavo wore out the Migos Mania long ago, and a return to pop status doesn’t quite land on “QROMELIFE.”
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Aron A. 
Music Bureau Of Prisons Claims Diddy Never Fought Drug Lord, TMZ Responds The Bureau of Prisons has given a statement to TMZ, claiming that Diddy never actually got into a fight with Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Michael Jackson’s 1993 Halftime Show Gets Documentary The story behind Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII set is headed to Hulu and ESPN with rare footage and new production insight.
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Erika Marie 
Music The Cause Of Diddy's Head Injury In Prison Has Been Revealed Diddy recently suffered a head injury at FCI Fort Dix, and it caused him to be transported to the hospital for treatment.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Gets Sued: Songwriter Claims "Janice STFU" Chorus Was Stolen After hearing his alleged contribution on "Iceman," a songwriter is suing Drake over disputed credits and publishing royalties.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Wayne's Fiancée Madi Cannon Shows Off Massive Engagement Ring Lil Wayne and Madi Cannon got engaged recently, and the latter has been showing off her engagement ring on social media.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Keefe D Officially Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For The Death Of Tupac Shakur Keefe D is back in court today as he will be officially sentenced for the killing of hip-hop legend and icon, Tupac Shakur.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Says Drake’s Rap Run Can’t Be Replaced The case for Drake’s staying power gets another boost from 50 Cent, who points to his range and current output.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Says Tupac’s Mike Tyson Recording Inspired His 'Street Fighter' Music The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie 
Music The Neptunes' Chad Hugo Responds To Pharrell Trying To Dismiss Lawsuit Chad Hugo and his legal team argued Pharrell Williams is trying to erase Hugo as a part of the Neptunes' history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Jay-Z Reflects On Feeling Betrayed By Irv Gotti Friendship gets complicated as Jay-Z recalls feeling betrayed by Irv Gotti over Ja Rule and a possible Nas signing.
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Erika Marie