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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 Jay-Z recently delivered a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which sparked reactions from Charlamagne Tha God, aimed at Drake.
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Alexander Cole June 01, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have been trading some pretty harmful and violent shots at one another, even dragging their kids into it.
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Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025 Music During a recent interview, Gunplay opened up about the peak of Maybach Music Group's success, and why it left him feeling betrayed.
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Caroline Fisher March 10, 2026 Music After a mixed verdict in the Diddy trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys are debating Sean Combs' possible bond before sentencing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 02, 2025 Music Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music Last week, Baby Keem finally unveiled his sophomore album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more after a five-year wait.
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Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026 Music TMZ has reportedly confirmed via family sources that Eugene "Big U" Henley's son, Jabari "Baby Uiie" Henley, was shot and killed last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025 Music If this rumor turns out to be true, then GOAT contenders Kool G Rap, Rakim, KRS-One, and Big Daddy Kane might revitalize their careers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 02, 2025 Music At press time, it's unclear if either party involved in this reported shooting has any connection to Chris Brown or his Los Angeles property.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2026 Music Benny the Butcher's new song comes after Freddie Gibbs called him out on his own track, "The Big 2," back in March.
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Cole Blake June 30, 2025 Music Lil Woody and Ralo discussed the federal allegations against Pooh Shiesty, whom they claim kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in January.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2026 Music Many 50 Cent fans wish he would put his beefs into new tracks rather than continuously troll his opponents online.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Pours Salt In Drake's Wound Following Jay-Z Freestyle Jay-Z recently delivered a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which sparked reactions from Charlamagne Tha God, aimed at Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Claims She's Willing To Go To Jail As Nicki Minaj Continues To Mention Her KIds Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have been trading some pretty harmful and violent shots at one another, even dragging their kids into it.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Gunplay Reveals The Bitter Truth About His Relationship With Rick Ross During a recent interview, Gunplay opened up about the peak of Maybach Music Group's success, and why it left him feeling betrayed.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy's Team Reportedly Increases Miami Estate's Security Ahead Of Possible Release After a mixed verdict in the Diddy trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys are debating Sean Combs' possible bond before sentencing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music T.I. Claims He Has Paperwork Proving 50 Cent Is A Snitch Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Baby Keem’s “Ca$ino” First-Week Sales Projections Are In Last week, Baby Keem finally unveiled his sophomore album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more after a five-year wait.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Luce Cannon Reportedly Shares Big U's Reaction To Son's Death TMZ has reportedly confirmed via family sources that Eugene "Big U" Henley's son, Jabari "Baby Uiie" Henley, was shot and killed last night.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One & Kool G Rap Might Form Supergroup If this rumor turns out to be true, then GOAT contenders Kool G Rap, Rakim, KRS-One, and Big Daddy Kane might revitalize their careers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Police Rush To Chris Brown's L.A. Home After Street Shooting, Suspect Arrested At press time, it's unclear if either party involved in this reported shooting has any connection to Chris Brown or his Los Angeles property.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Benny The Butcher Disses Freddie Gibbs With Fiery New Song "Position Of Power" Benny the Butcher's new song comes after Freddie Gibbs called him out on his own track, "The Big 2," back in March.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ralo Tells Lil Woody How He Would've Handled Pooh Shiesty In Alleged Conflict Lil Woody and Ralo discussed the federal allegations against Pooh Shiesty, whom they claim kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in January.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Explains Why He Doesn't Drop New Music Anymore Many 50 Cent fans wish he would put his beefs into new tracks rather than continuously troll his opponents online.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares