HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:34:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Diddy Readies Counterclaims Against Lil Rod Amid $30 Million Lawsuit https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989955-diddy-counterclaims-lil-rod Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:24:25 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989955 Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones Jr. filed a lawsuit against Diddy in 2024, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and more.

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Back in 2024, Diddy was hit with a $30 million lawsuit by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. He accused the Bad Boy founder of sexual assault, harassment, drugging, and more. Diddy has since denied the allegations.

“Mr. Jones’s lawsuit is pure fiction — a shameless attempt to create media hype and extract a quick settlement,” his lawyer Erica Wolff said in a statement after the lawsuit was filed. “There was no RICO conspiracy and Mr. Jones was not threatened, groomed, assaulted, or trafficked.” 

“We look forward to proving — in a court of law — that all of Mr. Jones’s claims are made-up and must be dismissed,” she added.

Now, AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins exclusively reports that the mogul’s team is preparing counterclaims against Lil Rod. They’re citing “recent conduct and facts that have emerged.” For now, what exactly their claims are remains to be seen.

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Diddy’s Appeal

Diddy at the 94th Academy Awards
Sean “Diddy” Combs introduces a tribute to “The Godfather” during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022. Robert Hanashiro / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

This latest update arrives just a few days after Diddy appealed his federal prison sentence. His attorneys argue that his “freak-off” tapes are simply amateur pornography, meaning they’re protected under the First Amendment.

“Freak-offs and hotel nights were highly choreographed sexual performances involving the use of costumes, role play, and staged lighting which were filmed so Combs and his girlfriends could watch this amateur pornography later,” they claim. “Pornography production and viewing of this sort is protected by the First Amendment and thus cannot constitutionally be prosecuted.”

For this reason, Diddy’s team believes he actually deserved a sentence closer to 15 months. He’s already spent around 19 months behind bars.

Diddy was convicted of two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution last July. In October, he was sentenced to 50 months in prison plus five years of supervised release. He’s currently scheduled to get out of prison on April 15, 2028.

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Warehouse 4 – Song by Benny The Butcher, Fuego Base, & Black Soprano Family featuring OT The Real & Rick Hyde https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989967-warehouse-4-benny-the-butcher Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:57:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989967 Benny The Butcher is prepping another tape with his Black Soprano Family brethren and this week he dropped the lead single for the release.

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The Butcher is coming back again, and his fans have to be hype about that. The Buffalo native is always working on something and lately, he’s been in the studio with his Black Soprano Family signees. Soon, the result will be another project with them called Ashes In The Safe. Benny The Butcher will drop it next Thursday, April 22 alongside Fuego Base in particular and it will feature nine new songs. One of them is out this week to spark some extra interest and that would be “Warehouse 4.” This all killer no filler single features BSF artists Rick Hyde and Fuego Base, as well as OT The Real. Fittingly, the track features four verses, one from each rapper, and all of them provide some impassioned performances over a beat that’s synonymous with the Griselda MC‘s identity. Be on the lookout for an accompanying short film as well.

Release Date: April 15, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Ashes In The Safe (Coming April 22, 2026)

Quotable Lyrics from “Warehouse 4”:

If you bring the streets home with you the punishment is punitive
Carin’ for my daughters while I’m runnin’ as a fugitive
Love this and love that but what’s love got to do with it?
‘Cause Judas lovin’ Jesus ain’t stop him from goin’ through with it
Was loyal to a fault, I would’ve jumped off the roof for n****s

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Is Drake Actually Dropping “ICEMAN” Tonight? https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989949-is-drake-dropping-iceman-tonight Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:04 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989949 With all of the recent chatter that Drake's "ICEMAN" is dropping tonight we are weighing in and giving you our predictions before midnight.

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As another work week comes to a close, rumors that Drake’s ICEMAN is dropping tonight/soon are back in the news. For his fans, this has to be frustrating. They have been let down every time when posts about it “coming soon” couldn’t be further from the truth. Additionally, staunch haters have to be sick of the false rumors as they just want this album to drop so news outlets can focus on all the other great music that’s actually releasing.

But for those who are in that latter camp, it’s going to be talked about throughout the year, especially when it drops. At the end of the day, it’s the most anticipated LP, especially in rap, for 2026. So, naturally, folks like DJ Akademiks and other social media users are going to capitalize on the hype of the project every chance they get.

In fact, he did just that yesterday tweeting “Just in: ICEMAN OTW… [ice cube emoji].”

This doesn’t really give us, nor many folks, hope for reasons we already mentioned. But also, because people such as Anthony Fantano, aka theneedledrop, are potentially trolling other influential sources like Akademiks who’s also a Drake stan.

If you didn’t know, the music critic is also not the biggest fan of The Boy. Moreover, when he thinks an album is bad, he wears a red flannel in his videos to signify that. Those ingredients make it tough on those who are trying to decipher what’s a legit announcement or not.

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Our Prediction For Drake’s ICEMAN

But what’s giving others some reason to believe it could be dropping tonight or at least very soon, is Drake’s own activity. Most recently, the Toronto Raptors’ global ambassador decorated his courtside seats at Scotiabank Arena with ice and icicles.

It was a not-so-subtle nod to what he was teasing and with it coming just days before these announcements, it seems the public has some faith that this was the first hint of a release this week. Regardless of how much stock you have in platforms like Kalshi, users there believe ICEMAN could make landfall before May.

In recent days, the odds have surged to 37% after an extended downward trend. Still, others see it having better chances to hit DSPs in May, June or July.

All in all, though, it’s still really hard to tell where Drake’s at right now. More times than not, he prefers a tried-and-true album rollout. At the same time, though, he’s surprised us in the past with releases like Care Package and If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.

But with him starting a rollout last summer with the ICEMAN livestreams, it would be a little strange to see him ditch that idea for a random drop. After all, Akademiks did suggest that those episodes were different versions of the LP. Maybe a fourth and final one is what is really coming tonight?

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Usher & Chris Brown Songs We Need To Hear On Their R&B Tour https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989358-usher-chris-brown-songs-rb-tour Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:57:35 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989358 From “Yeah!” to “No Guidance,” these are the Usher and Chris Brown songs that have to make the R&B Tour setlist.

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We’ve had the same conversation for years, circling the same question. What happens when Usher and Chris Brown finally share a stage? The Verzuz era only honed in that curiosity. As legacy matchups became cultural moments, fans repeatedly floated Usher and Brown as one of the few pairings that could hold real weight. Two artists with catalogs deep enough to sustain a full night. Two performers whose live shows rely as much on precision as they do nostalgia. It always made sense on paper.

Usher, however, never framed it as a battle. In past conversations about Verzuz, he made it clear that if he ever stepped into that space with Brown, he didn’t want it to be wrapped in competition but a celebration. That now sits at the center of what fans are actually getting with their Raymond & Brown—R&B—Tour.

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This tour turns that long-running debate into something tangible. Just two catalogs, built across different eras of Pop, R&B, and Hip Hop, sharing the same stage. Usher’s run through the late ’90s and 2000s helped define the genre’s mainstream sound, balancing radio-ready slow jams and crossover hits. Brown entered a few years later and never really left, evolving from a teenage breakout star to one of the most consistent hitmakers of the streaming era. With catalogs this extensive and expectations this high, the real conversation shifts to the setlist. Which records actually need to be heard when both artists step on that stage?

Usher Songs We Need To Hear

1. “Yeah!”

Arriving in 2004 as the lead single from Confessions, “Yeah!” took over immediately. Produced by Lil Jon with a guest verse from Ludacris, the record fused crunk energy with R&B in a way that radio had not fully embraced before. It spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and closed the year as one of the biggest songs in the country.

2. “U Got It Bad”

This one came in 2001 when Usher was no longer proving his potential. The track was produced by Jermaine Dupri and longtime collaborator Bryan-Michael Cox, and spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Further, “U Got It Bad” turned a very specific kind of vulnerability into something mainstream, the kind of love-sick honesty that made it a classic.

3. “Burn”

As the second single from Confessions, “Burn” carries a different kind of weight than the album’s louder moments. Where “Yeah!” exploded outward, this record turns inward, tracing the emotional fallout that made Confessions resonate beyond radio. Another one produced by Dupri and Cox, the song leaves space for the vocals to carry the track. It spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, quietly matching the dominance of its predecessor without ever needing to reach its volume.

4. “Confessions Part II”

Confessions Part II” is a track that feels less like a single and more like a moment that slipped out of a private conversation. Dupri is the producer behind this one, delivering a record that leans on a stripped, almost skeletal arrangement, just enough to hold the weight of what’s being said. It still climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its impact had less to do with radio and more to do with how people talked about it.

There was speculation and debate between persona and real life that followed Usher for years. He later clarified that the story wasn’t his but was shaped by the people around him. That didn’t matter much once the record reached the public. Listeners treated it like testimony.

5. “U Don’t Have to Call”

There’s a looseness to this one that separates it from the rest of 8701. While much of that album leans into tension and emotional push-pull, this record feels settled. Built by the incredible duo The Neptunees, the track rides a smoother groove, letting the melody carry more than the lyrics have to. It cracked the Top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of those songs that lived just as comfortably on radio as it did in everyday rotation.

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6. “U Remind Me”

This one is simple, and that’s why it works. Everything’s good until it isn’t. He likes her and the energy is there, but something feels familiar in the wrong way, and he pulls back. This massive hit by producers Edmund “Eddie Hustle” Clement and legends Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis went No. 1, but it doesn’t feel like a “big” song. It feels casual, like a conversation you’ve had before.

7. “Love In This Club”

Polow da Don keeps the production minimal and deliberate on “Love in This Club” with heavy bass and open space. As a feature, Jeezy adds just enough grit to ground it. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but what gave it real staying power was how easily it expanded. The remix brought in Beyoncé and flipped the perspective, turning a one-sided encounter into a back-and-forth, which extended its life on radio and in the culture.

8. “OMG”

This is where things turn all the way up with will.i.am handling the production. “OMG” landed in that late-2000s electro-pop wave that was taking over the radio, and Usher meets it without losing his footing. It was another Usher release to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving him another crossover moment that reached well beyond R&B.

9. “Nice & Slow”

“Seven o’clock on the dot…” still does the work before anything else even happens. That opening line sets the whole mood before the beat really settles in. Built by Dupri and Manuel Seal, this was Usher stepping fully into grown-man R&B, smooth and a little bit slick without losing the charm. It became his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but more importantly, it stuck because it felt like a moment you could actually picture, not just hear.

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10. “You Make Me Wanna…”

This is the one where everything clicked. Not the biggest record in his catalog, but “You Make Me Wanna” made people pay attention differently, especially after peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The way he runs through that list of choices, one girl, then another, caught in the middle of something he can’t clean up, feels casual on the surface, but it’s doing a lot more than that. Dupri keeps the production fun, partnering with the storytelling to carry the record instead of overpowering it with the beat.

Chris Brown Songs We Need To Hear

1. “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)”

This is charm, plain and simple. It gave us early Chris Brown, still light on his feet and leaning into that teenage confidence that didn’t feel forced. The production from Dre & Vidal keeps it polished without losing that bounce, while the delivery does most of the work. Moreover, it cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped separate him from the “one-hit debut” conversation after “Run It!”

2. “With You”

There’s no production trick hiding in this one. Written and produced by Stargate, the record relies on simplicity in a way that makes it impossible to miss. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and lived on the radio for months because it felt easy to return to. On stage, it’s one of those moments where the crowd takes over without needing direction.

3. “Take You Down”

This is the one people talk about after the show. The record itself, built by The Underdogs and Lamar Edwards, is already intimate and deliberate, cracking the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but the charts don’t explain why it’s lasted this long. The real life of this song has always been on stage.

Over the years, it’s turned into a viral moment more than once. Women were pulled from the crowd. Celebrities were brought onstage. The choreography gets more explicit depending on the night or the city. It’s controlled, but just enough unpredictability to keep people watching, or talking about on social media.

4. “Kiss Kiss”

This is Chris Brown having fun, and you can hear it immediately. The beat is bouncy, a little ridiculous in the best way, and T-Pain is all over it—production, hook, ad-libs, energy, the whole tone of the record. This was right in that moment where Auto-Tune was the sound, helping the track reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. More importantly, it kept his run going after “Run It!” and “Yo,” which mattered at the time. This is where it became clear he wasn’t fading after the debut wave.

5. “Look at Me Now”

The beat is almost empty with sharp drums, space everywhere, and nothing to hide behind. Diplo, Free School, and Afrojack leave it wide open, which makes every verse feel louder than it actually is. Brown is confident, almost taunting, but once Busta Rhymes comes in with his quick rhymes, the whole record shifts. That verse took over everything. People were rewinding it, trying to memorize it, posting attempts online. Most failed, but that didn’t stop them. Further, it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, but the charts don’t explain why it stuck. This was about replay value, about people engaging with it instead of just listening.

6. “Deuces”

The tone on “Deuces” is colder, more detached than most of Breezy’s earlier records, and that’s what made this a fan favorite. Kevin McCall keeps the beat minimal, almost distant, while Brown sounds completely done with a romance that has run its course. Then, Tyga slides in and keeps that same energy, helping the song climb to No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and picking up a Grammy.

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7. “Loyal”

You couldn’t go outside without hearing this. Cars, clubs, house parties, somebody always had it playing. Nic Nac and Mark Kragen give it that West Coast bounce that was running everything at the time, then Lil Wayne and Tyga come through, not trying to outdo the record, just staying inside it. It went up to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, but that doesn’t really capture how big it felt. This was one of those songs that lived outside the charts, in rotation everywhere, all the time.

8. “No Guidance”

This felt like a moment before it even dropped. Breezy and Drake on the same record again carried its own history, all of that sitting underneath the music. Once it landed, it didn’t rush. Nobody’s trying to overpower the record, which is exactly why it works. Additionally, the production was crafted by Vinylz, J-Louis, 40, and Teddy Walton. “No Guidance” didn’t just chart; it stayed. It had a long run at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, was in constant rotation, and was the kind of song that lingered rather than spiked.

9. “New Flame”

This one feels right for this tour specifically. Not just because it’s a hit, but because of who’s on it. Usher showing up alongside Brown gives it a different kind of weight now, something that didn’t fully land the same way when it first dropped. Add Rick Ross to the Count Justice and Trabeats production, and it rounds out into one of those radio-ready collaborations that still holds up. It also cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its real value now lies in how it connects the two artists on the same record before they even hit the stage together.

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10. “Run It!”

This was everywhere, and not in a subtle way either. You heard it once, and then you heard it all day. That Scott Storch beat had a bounce to it that felt automatic, and Brown just rode it like he’d been doing this already. He didn’t overreach, just a little cocky in that teenage way that actually worked. Juelz Santana popping in didn’t even feel like a cosign, making the record feel bigger, like it already belonged.

It went No. 1, first single out, which tells you everything about how people responded to it. You didn’t have to be sold on it because it sold itself. When it plays now, it’s instant. You can feel the nostalgia hit before the hook even comes in, like muscle memory.

What songs do you think need to be on the R&B Tour playlist?

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Cam’ron Reveals Kanye West Is Mad At Him For Roasting “Cousins” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989926-camron-kanye-west-mad-cousins Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:28:58 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989926 During a recent episode of his podcast, Cam'ron said that he'll likely never interview Kanye West for one simple reason.

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During a recent episode of Talk With Flee, Cam’ron said that he’ll likely never interview Kanye West. According to him, this is due to the Chicago hitmaker’s track “Cousins,” in which he alleges he had sexual relations with his male cousin as a child. Cam accused Ye of wanting to be gay only “when it’s convenient.”

“I don’t really care about what people do in their off-time, but when you wanna just openly admit at 40-something that you’ve been sucking d**k when you was a teenager, I can’t really rock with you,” he explained. “‘Cause you wanna be gay when you wanna be gay when it’s convenient.”

“I don’t have nothing against gay people, but how you just gonna make yourself gay when s**t ain’t going right?” he continued. “Said you was sucking your cousin’s d**k when you was little, and not once, you was randomly sucking his d**k consistently.”

Cam’ron delivered an update during the latest episode of his show, revealing that his comments earned a response from Ye. Apparently, he sent him an angry message, accusing him of being a bully.

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Cam’ron Jey Uso Altercation

“I don’t get that. I hate that,” Cam said. “Somebody comes out and says something. I say something about what they said, and now I’m the bully. […] You’re mad at me?”

Ye isn’t the only person Cam’ron has rubbed the wrong way recently, however. Jey Uso appeared on It Is What It Is this week, and tensions between the two men hit a new high. The WWE star even lunged at Cam and one point, prompting his co-hosts and crew to step in. Fortunately, they were pulled apart before anyone got seriously injured.

For obvious reasons, the clip earned big reactions from social media users. While some are shocked by the violent outburst, others suspect that it was all scripted to promote WrestleMania.

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NYPD Ignites WOOO & CHOO Crackdown With 36 Indictments https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989910-nypd-36-indictments-wooo-choo-gangs Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:27:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989910 New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch praised the efforts of officers for helping put an end to a multi-year investigation.

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The NYPD and the Brooklyn DA have executed a major crackdown on two rival Brownsville gangs WOOO and CHOO. A total of 36 members across both groups have been charged with several crimes including conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to possess weapons. Murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and weapons possession charges are also in the mix.

All of these stem from a frightening 36 shootings that resulted in 11 victims. One man died from his injuries. Another individual was luckier, although he was still struck while just trying to put out the trash.

NYPD’s commissioner, Jessica S. Tisch, commended the officers for their work in helping make the streets a bit safer.

Per a press release from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Tisch said, “The indictments announced today are the culmination of a long-term investigation into some of the most violent criminals in New York City. Their vicious campaign of retaliation and retribution — waged with absolutely no regard for human life — turned every slight into a shootout and terrorized these communities for years.”

She continues, “Now, thanks to the targeted, precision policing of the NYPD, these gang members and dozens of guns are off our streets. This is all because of the tireless work of the NYPD’s Gun Violence Suppression Division and our partners in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.”

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WOOO Versus CHOO Arrests

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez echoes that in his statement. “This takedown is one part of our comprehensive strategy to drive down shootings and homicides across Brooklyn. These defendants were allegedly responsible for a remarkable amount of gunfire, with 36 shootings that terrorized Brownsville residents. Our success in focusing on the drivers of crime such as those charged in this indictment, while also working with community groups on preventative efforts, led to record low gun violence in Brooklyn last year with major declines in Brownsville that continued into this year. I commend the NYPD and our prosecutors for their tireless work in keeping our communities safe.”

The press release shares that the defendants were brought before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Craig Walker and Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun on two separate indictments. The charges are first-, second- and fourth-degree conspiracy and second-degree murder. Others include second-degree attempted murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and related charges.

These gangs might sound familiar to hip-hop fans as artists from the Brooklyn area like the late Pop Smoke, as well as 22Gz and Fivio Foreign reference them in their songs. Perhaps the biggest song to do this comes from Pop who dropped a song called “The Woo” featuring Roddy Ricch and 50 Cent.

However, that song doesn’t reflect the WOOO gang, rather a luxurious lifestyle.

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Trippie Redd Reveals Where He Stands With 6ix9ine https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989903-trippie-redd-where-stands-6ix9ine Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:23:59 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989903 During a recent stream with Ryan Garcia, Trippie Redd got candid about his relationship with 6ix9ine, who he's had issues with in the past.

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6ix9ine and Trippie Redd have a history of not getting along. According to the latter, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have beef. During a recent livestream with Ryan Garcia, the Ohio-born performer opened up about their relationship, revealing exactly where they currently stand.

“There’s no issue,” he explained, as seen in a clip shared by Akademiks TV. “I pay attention. I see what he does, and I be laughing and sh*t. But I don’t really f*ck with him at all. […] I don’t have a grudge, and I’m not bitter with somebody [below him].”

During a VladTV interview in September, 6ix9ine got candid about the origin of his feud with Trippie Redd. After they teamed up for their 2017 track “Poles 1469,” a video of 6ix9ine allegedly groping an underage girl surfaced online. Trippie proceeded to accuse the rainbow-haired rapper of being a pedophile in a viral video.

In response, 6ix9ine says he stole Trippie Redd’s beat and dissed him on “GUMMO.” “You know ‘Gummo’ is a Trippie Redd diss right?” he asked DJ Vlad. “I stole that s**t. That’s what I do.”

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Who Does 6ix9ine Have Beef With?

6ix9ine also alleged that he ordered his friends to beat Trippie Redd up. “The people who beat up Trippie, that was us,” he said. “I was there. I was on the court, I pled guilty to it.”

“N***as rocked Trippie’s grills out his mouth, like his grills flew 10 feet in the air,” he added. “That n***a went through the revolving doors. He came in spinning and left spinning. I’m serious.”

Trippie Redd is far from the only person 6ix9ine has had issues with over the years, however. He’s also been at odds with Chief Keef, 50 Cent, Lil Durk, and more. This is often a result of his trolling on social media. Just last week, for example, he put Gucci Mane on blast for allegedly snitching on Pooh Shiesty. Pooh is accused of holding Gucci Mane at gunpoint and forcing him to sign a release from his 1017 contract.

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Gio Reveals Why She Chose Not To Expose Playboi Carti https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989890-gio-on-why-she-didnt-expose-playboi-carti Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:43:21 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989890 Playboi Carti's alleged girlfriend, Gio Ramos, was going off on him earlier this week, but ultimately decided to pull back.

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Playboi Carti is not a stranger to drama with the women he’s been with or rumored to be with. Iggy Azalea, for example, has taken numerous jabs at him since their child, Onyx, was born in 2020. Most recently, though, he’s been facing the heat from Gio Ramos.

She fits the latter category, and they have been linked since early 2025. They haven’t outright confirmed their relationship but it’s pretty safe to assume they are an item.

Things got testy earlier this week when the social media influencer threatened to expose the rapper and some of his unreleased music. In a series of Instagram Story posts, Gio wrote, “You met your match b*tch… I play with a lot of things but with a b*tch a*s n**** ain’t never been the case.”

She then wrote, “You lanky b*tch you. On my dead granny grave you won’t know rest until I’m dead. Call whoever on me. I’m just getting started.”

Gio concluded with other derogatory comments like: “You think you the only psyched out person in the world? B*tch ah smear dog sh*t down yo back before I let you think some sh*t like that.”

Also: “Idek why you choose to play w a b*tch like me, Ima put my paws on you every time. EVERY TIME. You bald headed b*tch!!” It’s worth noting that Gio gave Carti an 11:00 a.m. deadline to respond to her before pressing the big red button.

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Does Playboi Carti Have New Music Coming?

But Gio says that he reached out to see what the issue was. As a result, she’s pulling back the reins. “He answered me, so I’m not going to… I would never,” she told N3on during a livestream per Kurrco. “I was mad y’all, let that go,” she added after fans in N3on’s comments section were telling her to leak Carti’s songs.

Speaking of which, the Atlanta superstar does have some new material coming down the pike. In an alleged text chain with DJ Akademiks, he told him he was about to drop again soon. However, it seems actual leaks prior to Gio’s threats may get in the way of that. Some assume the songs were for his next album BABY BOI.

But not to fear, Carti does have a collab with Lil Baby coming soon after the latter teased a clip of them recording in the studio.

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Clavicular Parties With Blueface One Day After Apparent Overdose https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989885-clavicular-parties-with-blueface Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:29:19 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989885 Earlier this week, controversial 20-year-old streamer Clavicular was hospitalized for a suspected overdose.

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It’s been a tough week for Clavicular. On Tuesday (April 14), the controversial streamer was hospitalized for a suspected overdose. At the time of writing, it’s unclear exactly what substances could have been involved, but he’s admitted to taking steroids and microdosing meth in the past. Fortunately, it looks like the 20-year-old is doing well despite the circumstances. He took to Twitter/X shortly after being released from the hospital to give his supporters an update.

“Just got home, that was brutal,” he wrote, attaching a selfie to showcase some minor injuries to his face. “All of the substances are just a cope trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously that isn’t a real solution. The worst part of tonight was my face descending from the life support mask.”

During a subsequent stream, he was asked to break down exactly what happened, but opted not to any specific details. “What happened? Um, not gonna really get into it too much. Don’t really want to talk about it, not gonna lie,” he explained. “But I ain’t going to be doing any of that sh*t anymore.”

“But yeah, man, I ain’t gonna be doing any more substances for a little while,” he added. “Hopefully for forever.” 

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Clavicular’s Suspected Overdose

It didn’t take Clavicular long to get back to work. Yesterday, he even attended the grand opening of Miami Beach’s first streaming nightclub, Bacara Club. He was spotted onstage alongside various others, including Blueface, who performed his 2018 hit “Thotiana.” He appeared to be in good spirits considering everything that he’s been through in recent weeks, as seen in a clip shared by @Kick_Champ.

His apparent overdose isn’t the only health scare he’s experienced recently, as earlier this month, he also passed out on stream after being choked by fellow internet personality Cuban Tarzan. He began convulsing, but luckily, he regained consciousness within a minute or so.

Shortly after the incident, Adin Ross urged Clavicular to start taking his health more seriously, as it could have ended very badly.

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Baby Keem Finally Reveals What He Thought Of Kendrick Lamar’s Beef With Drake https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/989874-baby-keem-on-drake-kendrick-lamar-beef Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:51:19 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=989874 Everyone and their mother talked about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, but one of the latte's relatives, Baby Keem didn't. Until now.

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Baby Keem stayed pretty quiet throughout his cousin’s (Kendrick Lamar) beef with Drake. But to be fair the California talent was silent for the last four to five years since dropping The Melodic Blue in 2021. However, now that he’s back in the headlines and taking interviews thanks to Ca$ino, he’s sharing his thoughts on the subject.

He tells The New York Times‘ Ross Scarano that their battle felt like two heavyweight fighters going at it in the ring. To quote him directly, Keem says, “For me it felt like a sport.”

That’s a pretty accurate way to describe it as both icons were not only competing lyrically but also vying for chart positioning.

As you all know by now, Baby Keem’s relative would eventually come out on top. “Not Like Us” was a global phenomenon and stayed on the Hot 100 for weeks on end. Moreover, about a year after its release, the diss track/smash single went on to become diamond eligible. It also took home a handful of Grammys.

The “family ties” rapper also expressed how the back-and-forth feud and chatter around it gave him an ego boost. “I was so confident that sometimes you forget to be proud,” he added.

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Baby Keem Addresses Ca$ino Backlash

It seems with this comment he means that knowing he has the support of an all-time great like Lamar, “all cousins aside,” gives him peace of mind. In addition, the confidence to go on do great things in his own career.

He adds, “the greatest artist of all time” being behind him and his work has given him “the most confidence in the world.”

That checks out seeing as Baby Keem recently took to his X to respond to all of the criticism for Ca$ino. The project hasn’t had the same staying power as previous releases with its hits like “Good Flirts” with Lamar not sticking on the charts.

It seems the long wait for a short project has also played a factor in the album coming and going for many. But Keem still has supreme belief in his abilities, and he affirms his detractors that he’s sticking around for the long haul. “not bout to keep pretending like I’m not the best n**… Not going no where don’t worry I’m mad now.”

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