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Music 50 Cent Wants Judge To Reopen His Bankruptcy Case To Stop Incoming Lawsuit A woman had won $5 million from 50 Cent in 2015 for commentating a video of hers without permission, which led him to file for bankruptcy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music The Weeknd Admits To Having A Sleeping Problem Before "Hurry Up Tomorrow" The Weeknd made his return to the Grammys in February with a performance of her hit song "Timeless," featuring Playboi Carti. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 09, 2025
Music Nipsey Hussle & Bino Rideaux's Album Gets Official Release Timeline From Blacc Sam Nipsey Hussle is getting a posthumous album with Bino Rideaux, this summer, according to his brother, Blacc Sam. By Cole Blake February 26, 2025
Relationships 50 Cent Says Vivica A. Fox "Hit The Jackpot" During Their Relationship Vivica A. Fox had some praise for 50 Cent in a recent interview. By Aron A. June 11, 2026
Music Drake's "Janice STFU" Hits Spotify Milestone Amid Billboard Dominance Drake's "Janice STFU" has also prompted multiple beef discussions following the release of "ICEMAN," specifically Joe Budden and Sauce Walka. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026
Music Scru Face Jean Talks Coming Up In Nebraska, Balancing Rap & YouTube, And Becoming A Focal Point Of The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef HotNewHipHop spoke with Scru Face Jean about his love of battle rap, his YouTube career, and his future music plans in this exclusive interview. By Alexander Cole January 31, 2025
Music Prosecutors In Lil Durk's Case Want To Hear Grand Jury Testimony Before Trial Lil Durk's lawyers reportedly did not object to this motion from prosecutors, and both sides would be able to review grand jury testimony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2026
Music JT Taunts Cardi B After Explosive Alleged Ice Spice Tirade Leaks Online In newly-surfaced audio, Cardi B allegedly threatens to physically attack Ice Spice, claiming she's not Nicki Minaj or Latto. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Called Out By Her Own Son After Cursing Out Fans Who Pry Too Much About Her Personal Life The video sparked a wide variety of reaction from fans. By Lavender Alexandria June 13, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Accused Of Sending Crew To Attack Fan & His Girlfriend For Trolling The Rapper This seems like a nasty situation no matter how you look at it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 17, 2024
Music 9 Of The Top 10 Most-Streamed Artists Of 2018 Were Rappers Hip-Hop's domination continues. By Milca P. January 12, 2019
Original Content How J. Prince Achieved "OG" Status Now that he's laying down the law on a regular basis, it's time for a refresher course on how J. Prince became one of hip-hop's most formidable figures. By Robert Blair March 15, 2019