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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 Lil Nas X is currently in the mist of his new era and unfortunately, it seems as though he has hit a major setback.
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Alexander Cole April 15, 2025 Music Given the current creative state that Kanye West is in right now, some listeners aren't seeing the vision with this very rough freestyle.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2025 Music DJ Akademiks was in the know during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, which has given him some unique perspective.
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Alexander Cole June 11, 2026 Music She worked closely beside Diddy through his most successful and controversial years. Now, she wins in court against a former employee.
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Erika Marie June 09, 2026 Music Kristina Khorram has formally responded to the claims made by Phillip Pines in his lawsuit.
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Aron A. June 04, 2026 Pop Culture The internet is currently in a state of shock as Jenelle Evans details that Lil Wayne allegedly wanted to hook up.
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Zachary Horvath September 13, 2025 Music Earlier this week, a "severely decomposed" human body was discovered in the trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to D4vd.
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Caroline Fisher September 10, 2025 Music In addition to JID, Offset's third studio album "KIARI" features John Legend, NBA YoungBoy, Gunna, and more.
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Caroline Fisher September 09, 2025 Music Chance The Rapper's interview with Shannon Sharpe comes after he put out his new project, "Star Line," last month.
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Cole Blake September 09, 2025 Politics Cardi B spoke about the state of the country with Billboard ahead of her new album, "Am I The Drama?" which he dropping this month.
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Cole Blake September 04, 2025 Music TDE president Punch assessed the early dynamic between Kendrick Lamar and Drake and how it evolved on "The Joe Budden Podcast."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026 Music Misa Hylton has accused Mary J Blige of keeping Vado in “economic servitude" by allegedly refusing to release his album.
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Cole Blake April 29, 2025
Music Lil Nas X Reveals Half Of His Face Is Paralyzed Lil Nas X is currently in the mist of his new era and unfortunately, it seems as though he has hit a major setback.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Sparks Heated Debate After Sharing New Freestyle Given the current creative state that Kanye West is in right now, some listeners aren't seeing the vision with this very rough freestyle.
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Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Drake's Mindset During The Kendrick Lamar Beef DJ Akademiks was in the know during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, which has given him some unique perspective.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy's Right-Hand Woman, Kristina Khorram, Beats Sex Trafficking Allegations She worked closely beside Diddy through his most successful and controversial years. Now, she wins in court against a former employee.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy’s Chief Of Staff Denies Orchestrating “Freak-Offs” Kristina Khorram has formally responded to the claims made by Phillip Pines in his lawsuit.
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Aron A. 
Pop Culture "Teen Mom" Star Jenelle Evans Recalls Rejecting Lil Wayne After He Allegedly Flew Her Out The internet is currently in a state of shock as Jenelle Evans details that Lil Wayne allegedly wanted to hook up.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music New Details Of Corpse Found In D4vd’s Abandoned Tesla Revealed Earlier this week, a "severely decomposed" human body was discovered in the trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to D4vd.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Offset & JID Team Up With Drowning Pool For Fiery Live Rendition Of “Bodies” In addition to JID, Offset's third studio album "KIARI" features John Legend, NBA YoungBoy, Gunna, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Chance The Rapper Explains How He Regained His Confidence After "The Big Day" Chance The Rapper's interview with Shannon Sharpe comes after he put out his new project, "Star Line," last month.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Cardi B Explains Why America Is In A "Very Bad Place" Cardi B spoke about the state of the country with Billboard ahead of her new album, "Am I The Drama?" which he dropping this month.
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Cole Blake 
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Questions Punch About Drake & Kendrick Lamar's Tour TDE president Punch assessed the early dynamic between Kendrick Lamar and Drake and how it evolved on "The Joe Budden Podcast."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Misa Hylton & Vado Hit Mary J Blige With Massive $5 Million Lawsuit Misa Hylton has accused Mary J Blige of keeping Vado in “economic servitude" by allegedly refusing to release his album.
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Cole Blake