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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 YG had a successful and fun Verzuz against The Game last night, but it almost got derailed by a long-running case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026 Music The court dropped more serious assault charges against Chris Brown regarding his altercation with producer Abe Diaw at a London club.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026 Music The D4vd case is continuing in court this week, and prosecutors are making some disturbing allegations about his treatment of Celeste Rivas.
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Alexander Cole July 23, 2026 Streetwear A custom NOCTA Manor piece worn by Drake was handmade in Italy using very traditional Como silk techniques.
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Ben Atkinson July 22, 2026 Relationships Reflecting on her relationships, Cardi B admitted she'd make different choices while brushing off criticism of her dating life.
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Erika Marie July 22, 2026 Music Months of treatment have given the R&B singer a new outlook, with Nivea saying she's now finding her way back to music.
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Erika Marie July 22, 2026 Music Snoop Dogg is getting his very own biopic, and a new report suggests that the project will be released in the Summer of 2027.
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Alexander Cole July 22, 2026 Music Mysonne shares his perspective after JAŸ-Z's Yankee Stadium freestyle.
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Aron A. July 21, 2026 Music A difficult moment at Streamer University turned into a lesson in self-worth after Lizzo sat down with PlaqueBoyMax.
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Erika Marie July 20, 2026 Music Desiigner was previously arrested on a third-degree domestic violence charge in March of this year, a case whose status is unclear.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2026 Music New court filings reveal Lil Wayne's former assistant was expected to keep pre-rolls ready and stay available around the clock.
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Erika Marie July 15, 2026 Music Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes, and B.o.B are teaming up for the "Back To Basics" tour which will last through September through October.
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Alexander Cole July 15, 2026
Music YG References Detainment Over Drakeo The Ruler Murder During Verzuz YG had a successful and fun Verzuz against The Game last night, but it almost got derailed by a long-running case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown Pleads Guilty To Fighting Man At London Nightclub The court dropped more serious assault charges against Chris Brown regarding his altercation with producer Abe Diaw at a London club.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music D4vd Allegedly Put A Dozen Air Fresheners In Tesla To Mask The Smell Of Celeste Rivas' Body The D4vd case is continuing in court this week, and prosecutors are making some disturbing allegations about his treatment of Celeste Rivas.
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Alexander Cole 
Streetwear Drake's Latest NOCTA Manor Jacket Was Handmade In Italy A custom NOCTA Manor piece worn by Drake was handmade in Italy using very traditional Como silk techniques.
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Ben Atkinson 
Relationships Cardi B Talks Picking Better Men Amid Maduka Okoye Drama Reflecting on her relationships, Cardi B admitted she'd make different choices while brushing off criticism of her dating life.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nivea Opens Up About Leukemia Diagnosis Months of treatment have given the R&B singer a new outlook, with Nivea saying she's now finding her way back to music.
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Erika Marie 
Music Snoop Dogg's Biopic Has A Release Date Snoop Dogg is getting his very own biopic, and a new report suggests that the project will be released in the Summer of 2027.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Mysonne Shares Letter To JAY-Z Over Target Boycott Mysonne shares his perspective after JAŸ-Z's Yankee Stadium freestyle.
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Aron A. 
Music Lizzo Supports PlaqueBoyMax After OjaySuave Streamer University Confrontation A difficult moment at Streamer University turned into a lesson in self-worth after Lizzo sat down with PlaqueBoyMax.
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Erika Marie 
Music Desiigner Arrested In South Carolina Over Alleged Domestic Violence Desiigner was previously arrested on a third-degree domestic violence charge in March of this year, a case whose status is unclear.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Wayne's Former Assistant Reveals Unusual Job Requirements New court filings reveal Lil Wayne's former assistant was expected to keep pre-rolls ready and stay available around the clock.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes, & B.o.B Announce "Back To Basics" Tour Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes, and B.o.B are teaming up for the "Back To Basics" tour which will last through September through October.
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Alexander Cole