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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 Trevor Noah made it a point to work Nicki Minaj into some of his jokes during the Grammys and it seems like his roast set her off.
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings.
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Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026 Music J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music Baby Keem has unveiled the tracklist for his new album "Ca$ino" which has to have 12 tracks and is likely to be an AOTY contender.
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Alexander Cole February 10, 2026 Music Two different versions of the OVO x McDonald's meal are now available in Canada, along with a new drink called "Nite Sprite."
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Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026 Music J. Cole's next East Coast stop on his "Trunk Sale" tour for his new album "The Fall-Off" might be the biggest stop yet on this road trip.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026 Music JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance."
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music Kanye West is gearing up for two performances in Mexico City, which are set to destroy the previous attendance record set in 2019.
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Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026 Music Not only did T.I. fans take issue with how 50 Cent responded to his Verzuz challenge, but it seems like the general public is split on this.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Reviews Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
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Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026 Music Last summer, Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was arrested on an airplane in Georgia after returning home from a trip.
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Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Goes On A Twitter Rampage After Trevor Noah's Grammy Roast Trevor Noah made it a point to work Nicki Minaj into some of his jokes during the Grammys and it seems like his roast set her off.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Nate Dogg’s Son Accuses Snoop Dogg Of Taking Late Rapper's Masters During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Clarifies Whether Or Not He Is Really Retired J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off."
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Cole Blake 
Music Baby Keem Reveals Tracklist & Features For New Album "Ca$ino" Baby Keem has unveiled the tracklist for his new album "Ca$ino" which has to have 12 tracks and is likely to be an AOTY contender.
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Alexander Cole 
Music OVO x McDonald’s “Afters Meal” Launches In Canada Two different versions of the OVO x McDonald's meal are now available in Canada, along with a new drink called "Nite Sprite."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Reveals Where His "Trunk Sale" Tour For "The Fall-Off" Is Going Next J. Cole's next East Coast stop on his "Trunk Sale" tour for his new album "The Fall-Off" might be the biggest stop yet on this road trip.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music JID's Reaction To Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Win Goes Viral JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West Reportedly Bringing Out Major Guests For Mexico City Shows Kanye West is gearing up for two performances in Mexico City, which are set to destroy the previous attendance record set in 2019.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music T.I. Claims 50 Cent Is Avoiding A Verzuz Battle With Him, 50 Calls Him A Snitch Not only did T.I. fans take issue with how 50 Cent responded to his Verzuz challenge, but it seems like the general public is split on this.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. 
Music Amber Rose Calls Billie Eilish The R Word For Denouncing Nicki Minaj "Who’s gives a f*ck… she’s r**arded," Amber said.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music New Bodycam Footage Captures Usher’s Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Moments After Arrest Last summer, Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was arrested on an airplane in Georgia after returning home from a trip.
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Caroline Fisher 