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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 Last week, Anthony Fantano took to TikTok to claim that Drake's long-awaited ninth studio album was imminent.
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Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026 Music A fan recently attacked Ice Spice at a McDonald's in Hollywood, and the rapper knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026 Music Just about 24 hours after Offset was released from the hospital, the rapper decided to give his fans a surprise performance.
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Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty and his crew are accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane and several other people at gunpoint.
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Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026 Music The rant comes after Charleston White claimed that Young Thug and his crew allegedly attacked him over the weekend.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music J. Cole's comments on streaming platforms come after releasing his own new album, "The Fall-Off," last month.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music Tensions have been high between Finesse2Tymes and his mother, but they just got worse and it doesn't help that 50 Cent is instigating.
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Zachary Horvath August 12, 2025 Music JID has been giving off a battle-ready type of energy this year, but he's not going to engage just to "sharpen his sword."
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Zachary Horvath August 09, 2025 Music Chance The Rapper has released a lot of killer singles in recent years, and he's finally ready for a full-length return.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2025 Music The "Iceman" hype gets stronger by the day, and Central Cee couldn't miss out on Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's current UK tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2025 Music Tyler, The Creator was recently spotted walking through New York City with a friend, prompting a response from DJ Akademiks.
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Caroline Fisher October 14, 2025 Reviews Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. September 24, 2025
Music Anthony Fantano Comes Clean About Drake “ICEMAN” Hoax Last week, Anthony Fantano took to TikTok to claim that Drake's long-awaited ninth studio album was imminent.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ice Spice Addresses McDonald's Fight In The Best Way Possible A fan recently attacked Ice Spice at a McDonald's in Hollywood, and the rapper knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Offset Comes Out In A Wheelchair During First Performance Since Shooting Just about 24 hours after Offset was released from the hospital, the rapper decided to give his fans a surprise performance.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Hernandez Govan Claims Pooh Shiesty Has Been In Jail For Several Days Pooh Shiesty and his crew are accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane and several other people at gunpoint.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why He's Worried About Young Thug The rant comes after Charleston White claimed that Young Thug and his crew allegedly attacked him over the weekend.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole Reveals The Problem With Hip-Hop In The Streaming Age J. Cole's comments on streaming platforms come after releasing his own new album, "The Fall-Off," last month.
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Cole Blake 
Music Finesse2Tymes Posts His Alleged Payments To His Mother, Calls Out 50 Cent Amid Dispute Tensions have been high between Finesse2Tymes and his mother, but they just got worse and it doesn't help that 50 Cent is instigating.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music JID Explains Why He Finds Most Rap Beefs "Very Unattractive" JID has been giving off a battle-ready type of energy this year, but he's not going to engage just to "sharpen his sword."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Chance The Rapper Finally Reveals Release Date For New Album "Star Line" Chance The Rapper has released a lot of killer singles in recent years, and he's finally ready for a full-length return.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake & Central Cee Give "Which One" Its Live Debut During Manchester Concert The "Iceman" hype gets stronger by the day, and Central Cee couldn't miss out on Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's current UK tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tyler, The Creator Puts DJ Akademiks On Blast Over Boyfriend Rumor Tyler, The Creator was recently spotted walking through New York City with a friend, prompting a response from DJ Akademiks.
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Caroline Fisher 
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A.