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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. TV DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music The doctor was featured on "The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E" and said the rapper's wife, who was pregnant when he died, is lucky she was negative.
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Erika Marie September 09, 2021 Sports Fight week got personal for Claressa Shields after BroRilla dragged her online and brought Remy Ma into the conversation.
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Erika Marie August 14, 2026 Music The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music A new defense filing argues prosecutors failed to identify the intended victim in one of Lil Durk’s stalking charges.
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Erika Marie August 17, 2026 Music Tezzus seemingly responded to Nine Vicious dissing YSL, which is a sad development for Young Thug's roster of up-and-coming artists.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2026 Music Faith Evans is required to release the funds that have been withheld.
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Aron A. August 12, 2026 Music Usher and Chris Brown's tour just got a few new dates added.
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Aron A. August 17, 2026 Music Eminem shared a message that Dolly Parton sent him after he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame."
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Aron A. August 26, 2026 Politics A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music AI Music has become a hot topic of debate as of late thanks to Tyga and Fenix Flexin, and now, UMG, Sony, and Warner are getting involved.
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Alexander Cole August 25, 2026 Music BIA took responsibility for past shady remarks after Doja Cat said she was not interested in revisiting the tension.
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Erika Marie August 14, 2026
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Doctor Claims Eazy-E Gave Two Of His Patients HIV/AIDS The doctor was featured on "The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E" and said the rapper's wife, who was pregnant when he died, is lucky she was negative.
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Erika Marie 
Sports Claressa Shields Fires Back At GloRilla's Sister After Remy Ma Comparison Fight week got personal for Claressa Shields after BroRilla dragged her online and brought Remy Ma into the conversation.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk Challenges Stalking Charge Days Before Murder-For-Hire Trial A new defense filing argues prosecutors failed to identify the intended victim in one of Lil Durk’s stalking charges.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nine Vicious Encourages "F*ck YSL" Chants At Show After Young Thug Spat Tezzus seemingly responded to Nine Vicious dissing YSL, which is a sad development for Young Thug's roster of up-and-coming artists.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Biggie's Former Manager Secures Share Of Rapper's Catalog Profits In Estate Dispute Faith Evans is required to release the funds that have been withheld.
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Aron A. 
Music Usher & Chris Brown Expand The R&B Tour With New Tour Dates Usher and Chris Brown's tour just got a few new dates added.
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Aron A. 
Music Eminem Honors The Late Dolly Parton: “I’m Sorry We Never Got The Chance To Meet” Eminem shared a message that Dolly Parton sent him after he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame."
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Aron A. 
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home.
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Erika Marie 
Music UMG, Warner, & Sony Under Fire Following Investment In AI Music Company AI Music has become a hot topic of debate as of late thanks to Tyga and Fenix Flexin, and now, UMG, Sony, and Warner are getting involved.
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Alexander Cole 
Music BIA Offers Doja Cat An Apology After Years Of Rumored Tension BIA took responsibility for past shady remarks after Doja Cat said she was not interested in revisiting the tension.
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Erika Marie