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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 J. Cole says Roc Nation blessed him.
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Tallie Spencer March 27, 2026 Music The announcement comes after French Montana and Max B already teamed up on "Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos," earlier this year.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music An investigation into Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go began in 2022 after he was spotted flaunting guns online.
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Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026 Music J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself.
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Alexander Cole March 31, 2026 Music A law enforcement official recently shared new details of the shooting that took place outside of Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion this weekend.
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Caroline Fisher March 11, 2026 Music Fans are very excited for this one.
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Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026 Music Forbes recently updated its list of the richest people in the world, and for the first time ever, Dr. Dre is on it.
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Caroline Fisher March 10, 2026 Music T.I. and 50 Cent reignited their feud.
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Aron A. March 02, 2026 Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks doesn't appear to be a fan of Kendrick Lamar these days, especially with the lack of big-time hip-hop releases.
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Alexander Cole April 09, 2026 Music LaRussell recently unveiled a song called "Heaven Sent," and listeners' reactions have been far from positive.
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Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026 Music At a recent string of shows, Kodak Black has been performing "Institution," and his DJ has been having a great time.
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Alexander Cole March 19, 2026
Music J. Cole Says Roc Nation Helped Him Secure His Masters In New Deal Shift J. Cole says Roc Nation blessed him.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music French Montana & Max B Announce Tour To Promote New Project, "Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers" The announcement comes after French Montana and Max B already teamed up on "Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos," earlier this year.
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Cole Blake 
Music SleazyWorld Go Found Guilty Of Federal Gun Charge An investigation into Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go began in 2022 after he was spotted flaunting guns online.
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Music DJ Akademiks Argues J. Cole Hates His Fans, Compares Cole To Will Smith J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Could Have “Easily” Been Hit By Bullets During Shooting A law enforcement official recently shared new details of the shooting that took place outside of Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion this weekend.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Black Thought And Mach-Hommy Collab Album Has Fans Excited Fans are very excited for this one.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Dr. Dre Is Officially A Billionaire Forbes recently updated its list of the richest people in the world, and for the first time ever, Dr. Dre is on it.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music 50 Cent & T.I.'s Beef: Everything You Need To Know About The Feud T.I. and 50 Cent reignited their feud.
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Aron A. 
Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Takes Aim At Kendrick Lamar Amid Hip-Hop's Mainstream Decline DJ Akademiks doesn't appear to be a fan of Kendrick Lamar these days, especially with the lack of big-time hip-hop releases.
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Alexander Cole 
Music LaRussell Blasts Critics For “Fake Outrage” Over Epstein, Trump & Hitler Lyrics LaRussell recently unveiled a song called "Heaven Sent," and listeners' reactions have been far from positive.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kodak Black's DJ Goes Viral For Being A Bit Too Horny On Stage At a recent string of shows, Kodak Black has been performing "Institution," and his DJ has been having a great time.
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Alexander Cole