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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. Politics Nicki Minaj chimes in after Fauci's testimony at the COVID-19 hearing.
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Aron A. July 31, 2026 Politics Lil Wayne unexpectedly sided with Donald Trump after explaining why he thinks the White House could use a ballroom.
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Erika Marie July 21, 2026 Music Doja Cat's viral interaction with the fan in question sparked tons of debate on social media over the weekend.
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Cole Blake June 17, 2025 Music Hassan Campbell was one of several people who accused Afrika Bambaataa of child molestation and sexual assault.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026 Music 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay.
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Alexander Cole April 06, 2026 Music The Game shared this news to his Instagram Story just moments ago and we are hoping that the rapper is okay.
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Zachary Horvath April 02, 2026 Music Recently, a video of Ray J performing with what looked like blood coming out of his eyes surfaced online, sparking serious concern.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Relationships The pregnancy drama comes after Latto finally confirmed her long-rumored relationship with 21 Savage, last year.
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Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Music Many J. Cole fans dismissed the theory that he dissed Symba on "Birthday Blizzard '26," but the Bay Area MC still felt slighted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Fat Joe and Jadakiss discussed J. Cole as he gears up to finally release his long-awaited album, "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake January 20, 2026 Music Nipsey Hussle was an important figure in hip-hop for his philanthropy and efforts to revitalize his hometown of Crenshaw.
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Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026 Music In November, Max B was released from prison after spending roughly 16 years behind bars for a robbery-gone-wrong.
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Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Wishes Dr. Fauci The Worst: “Feeding Tubes Will Be His Portion” Nicki Minaj chimes in after Fauci's testimony at the COVID-19 hearing.
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Aron A. 
Politics Lil Wayne Defends Trump's White House Ballroom Proposal Lil Wayne unexpectedly sided with Donald Trump after explaining why he thinks the White House could use a ballroom.
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Erika Marie 
Music Doja Cat's Viral Fan Fires Back After Her "Musty" Accusation With New Merch Doja Cat's viral interaction with the fan in question sparked tons of debate on social media over the weekend.
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Cole Blake 
Music Hassan Campbell Reacts To Reports Of Afrika Bambaataa's Death Hassan Campbell was one of several people who accused Afrika Bambaataa of child molestation and sexual assault.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 6ix9ine Immediately Trolls Offset & Lil Tjay Following Hard Rock Shooting 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay.
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Alexander Cole 
Music The Game Claims He Was Targeted In A Shooting The Game shared this news to his Instagram Story just moments ago and we are hoping that the rapper is okay.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Ray J Denies Faking Bleeding Eyes, Claims Fan Stole Heart Monitor Recently, a video of Ray J performing with what looked like blood coming out of his eyes surfaced online, sparking serious concern.
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Caroline Fisher 
Relationships Latto Trolls Fans With Fake Pregnancy Reveal The pregnancy drama comes after Latto finally confirmed her long-rumored relationship with 21 Savage, last year.
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Cole Blake 
Music Symba Plans To Respond To J. Cole's Alleged Diss On New Freestyle Many J. Cole fans dismissed the theory that he dissed Symba on "Birthday Blizzard '26," but the Bay Area MC still felt slighted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Fat Joe Says He Can't Respect J. Cole After He Backed Down From Kendrick Lamar Fat Joe and Jadakiss discussed J. Cole as he gears up to finally release his long-awaited album, "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake 
Music Jermaine Dupri Says Nipsey Hussle Was The Modern-Day Jesus Nipsey Hussle was an important figure in hip-hop for his philanthropy and efforts to revitalize his hometown of Crenshaw.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Max B Admits He “Took His D*ck Out” During Angela Yee Interview In November, Max B was released from prison after spending roughly 16 years behind bars for a robbery-gone-wrong.
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Caroline Fisher