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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 It's been quite a while since Rolling Loud has been in the Land Down Under, but it's making its grand return in the first third of 2026.
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Zachary Horvath October 20, 2025 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 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 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 During an interview with DJ Vlad, DJ Akademiks addressed the rumor that UMG will let Drake go after "ICEMAN" and the defamation suit.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2025 Music NBA YoungBoy's tour has been riddled with violence and cancelations and now he's getting roped into tense interactions with his fans.
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Zachary Horvath October 10, 2025 Music Earlier this year, Drake sued Universal Music Group, but Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled in the company's favor.
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Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025 TV Vince Staples' eponymous Netflix series was renewed for its second season last May, but we didn't a release date for it until this August.
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Zachary Horvath October 09, 2025 Music Jay Cinco recently accused DDG of feeling like he "ran the program" in their Capaholics group, prompting a heated response.
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Caroline Fisher October 08, 2025 Music Nicki Minaj and Cardi B traded some fiery insults on X recently, and their small children even got dragged into the feud.
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Caroline Fisher October 08, 2025
Music Rolling Loud Announces Return To Australia In 2026 It's been quite a while since Rolling Loud has been in the Land Down Under, but it's making its grand return in the first third of 2026.
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Zachary Horvath 
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 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 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 DJ Akademiks Thinks "ICEMAN" Isn't Drake's Last UMG Album After Lawsuit During an interview with DJ Vlad, DJ Akademiks addressed the rumor that UMG will let Drake go after "ICEMAN" and the defamation suit.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music NBA YoungBoy Threatens Heckler For Throwing Object At Him Onstage NBA YoungBoy's tour has been riddled with violence and cancelations and now he's getting roped into tense interactions with his fans.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Universal Music Group Releases Statement After Drake Loses “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Earlier this year, Drake sued Universal Music Group, but Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled in the company's favor.
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Caroline Fisher 
TV Vince Staples Shares Chaotic Teaser Trailer For Season Two Of His Netflix Show Vince Staples' eponymous Netflix series was renewed for its second season last May, but we didn't a release date for it until this August.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music YK Osiris Slams DDG Amid Jay Cinco Beef Jay Cinco recently accused DDG of feeling like he "ran the program" in their Capaholics group, prompting a heated response.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Nicki Minaj’s Mother Rushes To Papa Bear’s Defense After Cardi B Alleges He’s Disabled Nicki Minaj and Cardi B traded some fiery insults on X recently, and their small children even got dragged into the feud.
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Caroline Fisher