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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 Wedding plans are taking shape, and Wayne already knows which R&B legend he would love to have onstage for the big day.
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Erika Marie October 08, 2026 Music The case for Drake’s staying power gets another boost from 50 Cent, who points to his range and current output.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested by Miami-Dade County police and subsequently charged with two forms of battery.
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Alexander Cole October 01, 2026 Music OTF Jam was a witness for the prosecution during the Lil Durk trial, and Memo600 has been advocating for Durk throughout his legal woes.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2026 Music Drake dropped "FOMO" as a deluxe project for "HABIBTI," and this week, the album has risen up the projected charts.
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Alexander Cole October 10, 2026 Music The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music Promoters for Usher and Chris Brown's "R&B" tour said these cancelations were to prioritize the well-being of the touring party and crew.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2026 Music Cam'ron previously suggested that Jay-Z was looking to take the Super Bowl Halftime Show for himself, and now, he might be right.
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Alexander Cole October 20, 2026 Music OutKast’s trademark holder is suing rapper Ovrkast., alleging he violated a settlement agreement.
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Aron A. September 24, 2026 Music Kanye West squashed beefs and premiered tracks previously unperformed on this tour at Chicago's Soldier Field last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026 Music Christopher “Dudus” Coke was known as the leader of the Shower Posse before his incarceration at Fort Dix in New Jersey. Most recently, he returned to headlines over reports that he fought Diddy.
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Aron A. October 15, 2026 Sports Political scrutiny and the Macklemore controversy are reportedly complicating Roc Nation’s search for the 2027 Super Bowl headliner.
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Erika Marie September 18, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Reveals His First Choice To Sing At His Wedding Wedding plans are taking shape, and Wayne already knows which R&B legend he would love to have onstage for the big day.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Says Drake’s Rap Run Can’t Be Replaced The case for Drake’s staying power gets another boost from 50 Cent, who points to his range and current output.
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Erika Marie 
Music Rick Ross Arrested For Alleged Battery In Miami Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested by Miami-Dade County police and subsequently charged with two forms of battery.
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Alexander Cole 
Music OTF Jam & Memo600 Trade Shots Over Snitching & OTF Loyalties OTF Jam was a witness for the prosecution during the Lil Durk trial, and Memo600 has been advocating for Durk throughout his legal woes.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake's "HABIBTI (FOMO)" First Week Sales Numbers Are Here And They're Impressive Drake dropped "FOMO" as a deluxe project for "HABIBTI," and this week, the album has risen up the projected charts.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Says Tupac’s Mike Tyson Recording Inspired His 'Street Fighter' Music The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie 
Music Chris Brown & Usher Cancel Tour Dates Amid Brown's Next London Court Date Promoters for Usher and Chris Brown's "R&B" tour said these cancelations were to prioritize the well-being of the touring party and crew.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cam'ron's Hilarious Comments Resurface Following JÄY-Z Super Bowl Report Cam'ron previously suggested that Jay-Z was looking to take the Super Bowl Halftime Show for himself, and now, he might be right.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Ovrkast. Says He “Never Signed An Agreement” In OutKast Lawsuit OutKast’s trademark holder is suing rapper Ovrkast., alleging he violated a settlement agreement.
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Aron A. 
Music Ye's Full Setlist & Special Guests At Night Two Of Chicago Homecoming Shows Kanye West squashed beefs and premiered tracks previously unperformed on this tour at Chicago's Soldier Field last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Who Is Christopher "Dudus" Coke? The Jamaican Kingpin Accused Of Assaulting Diddy Christopher “Dudus” Coke was known as the leader of the Shower Posse before his incarceration at Fort Dix in New Jersey. Most recently, he returned to headlines over reports that he fought Diddy.
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Aron A. 
Sports Roc Nation Reportedly Struggling To Book 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Political scrutiny and the Macklemore controversy are reportedly complicating Roc Nation’s search for the 2027 Super Bowl headliner.
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Erika Marie