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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Hip-Hop News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping hip-hop—from new music releases and artist moves to culture, business, and industry trends. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—covering global culture in real time and keeping listeners connected. Hip-Hop News Today is your daily…
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Hip-Hop Meets STEAM in Brooklyn | Hip-Hop News
Power the Future, a groundbreaking Brooklyn program, fuses Hip-Hop culture with STEAM education to empower young adults through MCing, beatmaking, and…
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D4VD Faces Murder and Abuse Charges | Hip-Hop News
D4VD, the rising music star, is facing life-or-death charges after allegedly murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her before she could…
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Megan Thee Stallion Faces Trial Over Cameraman Lawsuit | Hip-Hop News
Megan Thee Stallion is headed to trial after a former cameraman alleges wage theft and a toxic work environment — a judge just ruled the claims serious enough…
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Common Chooses Acting Over Kanye Tour | Hip-Hop News
Common faced a major career crossroads when he was offered both a high-profile tour with Kanye West and a coveted acting role in “Smokin’ Aces.” After a recent…
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Pacquiao Promotions Sues Rechnitz Over $8M Fraud | Hip-Hop News
Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, is suing Jona Rechnitz over alleged fraud and theft worth eight million dollars, accusing him of using a blank…
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Judge Lets Same-Gender Assault Case Proceed | Hip-Hop News
A major legal breakthrough: A New York judge rejected Diddy’s team’s attempt to dismiss a same-gender sexual assault lawsuit, ruling that gender-motivated…
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Ye's Tampa Shows Made Millions | Hip-Hop News
Kanye West’s Tampa shows turned heads—and wallets—with over $3.4 million in revenue for the city, drawing 119,000 fans across two nights. Despite backlash from…
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Michael Jackson Sequel in the Works | Hip-Hop News
Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael” just hit $1 billion worldwide—and Lionsgate is already planning a sequel. Set to begin production by late 2026 or early…
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Fifteen Bucks to $150K in Baseball Bet | Hip-Hop News
A Florida dude turned $15 into nearly $150,000 by nailing 15 out of 16 MLB games in a single parlay bet—thanks to Hard Rock Bet’s “Dime Lines” promotion…
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Future Drops No Misery Visual | Hip-Hop News
Future Drops No Misery Visual | Hip-Hop News
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A$AP Rocky Defends Rihanna Against Drake | Hip-Hop News
A$AP Rocky drops a bold, unbothered take on his relationship with Rihanna, calling her wealth irrelevant and praising her success without insecurity…
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LeBron Joins Sixers, Championship Dreams | Hip-Hop News
LeBron James is officially in Philly, bringing his legendary resume—four rings, four MVPs, and the all-time scoring title—to the Sixers, joining Jaylen Brown…
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2028 Race: Ocasio-Cortez Leads Prediction Markets | Hip-Hop News
Prediction markets are already heating up for the 2028 presidential race, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez narrowly leading Gavin Newsom at 11% to 10%—a…
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Court Halts Trump Ballroom Project | Hip-Hop News
A federal appeals court has halted construction on President Trump’s massive, $400 million White House ballroom — a 90,000-square-foot project that sparked…
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Five Billion-Dollar Blockbusters This Year | Hip-Hop News
Box office is roaring back with five billion-dollar hits already this year — the most since 2019. From animated blockbusters like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie…
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Foot Locker’s Sneaker Legacy Revealed | Hip-Hop News
Foot Locker drops a bold new campaign, “It Always Will Be Foot Locker,” celebrating its 50+ year legacy in sneaker and basketball culture—with Method Man…
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Drake Dominates With Spanish Collaboration | Hip-Hop News
Drake’s streaming dominance just got a Spanish twist as he tops U.S. Spotify charts, outpacing Ariana Grande despite her new album, fueled by his massive May…
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Sixers Aim High With Klay & LeBron | Hip-Hop News
The Sixers are pulling off a blockbuster offseason: LeBron James shocks the league with an eight-figure, two-year deal, Paul George is shipped out for Jaylen…
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Watch The Throne: A Legacy Revisited | Hip-Hop News
Fifteen years ago, JAY-Z and Kanye West unleashed Watch The Throne—a seismic fusion of mythic grandeur, futuristic beats, and razor-sharp lyricism that…
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Jacksonville Honors DJ Bigga Rankin | Hip-Hop News
Jacksonville is honoring the late DJ Bigga Rankin with the city’s key — a powerful posthumous tribute to his legendary impact on Southern hip-hop and his…
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15 Best Rapper-Rapper Collabs of All Time | Hip-Hop News
Okayplayer celebrates 15 years of legendary rapper-rapper collabs with a top 15 list that proves when two MCs align, magic happens. From the introspective…
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Trump’s Hair Becomes the Big Story | Hip-Hop News
Trump’s Vegas rally turned into a hair-focused spectacle as he touted his “No Tax on Tips” plan—claiming tipped workers saved $10K—while the internet erupted…
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Ice Spice Concert Canceled at EKU | Hip-Hop News
Ice Spice’s highly anticipated $275K concert at Eastern Kentucky University is officially canceled — but she’s still cashing in. The university and artist…
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Gabby Williams Defends Trans Inclusion in WNBA | Hip-Hop News
Gabby Williams boldly says she’d welcome a transgender athlete on her WNBA team, calling the debate a distraction and citing nonbinary player Layshia Clarendon…
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Judge Denies Qualified Immunity in Lyoya Case | Hip-Hop News
A federal judge just denied qualified immunity to Christopher Schurr in the Patrick Lyoya case, paving the way for a jury to decide if he violated Lyoya’s…
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Lil Durk Faces 7 New Charges | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial just got even more explosive as prosecutors unveiled a fourth superseding indictment, adding an interstate stalking charge to…
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Lil Durk Faces New Federal Charges | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s legal firestorm just got hotter as prosecutors drop a fourth superseding indictment, alleging he masterminded a murder-for-hire plot that killed…
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YG’s Snowfall Twist and Wanda’s Rise | Hip-Hop News
YG thought he’d snagged the role of Leon in Snowfall—celebrated, popped champagne—only to see it slip away, leaving him heartbroken. Now, a new drama, The…
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Rihanna Back in the Studio | Hip-Hop News
Rihanna’s rumored return to music just got official — A$AP Rocky confirmed she’s in the studio recording, shutting down any talk of a joint album with him but…
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North West Speaks Truth Through New Track | Hip-Hop News
North West drops a raw, introspective new track amid the fallout of canceling her debut tour — a move insiders say was about protecting her well-being. At just…
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Eminem Covered Kurupt's Rehab Bill | Hip-Hop News
Kurupt spills the tea on his sober journey, revealing how Eminem quietly covered his rehab tab—no fanfare, just pure loyalty. It all started with a call from…
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Mayor Mamdani’s Lightning-Fast Fixes | Hip-Hop News
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is turning heads across New York with lightning-fast responses to everyday problems—potholes patched the same day, playground hazards…
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Athlete Scam & Death of Mohamed Coulibaly | Hip-Hop News
A shady investment scheme targeting athletes, led by Mohamed Coulibaly, has exploded into a scandal after his mysterious death in a swimming pool—just weeks…
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Busta Rhymes Drops Dilla’s Lost Beats | Hip-Hop News
Busta Rhymes is set to drop his long-awaited album Dillagence 2 on August 25, 2026 — a full-length project built entirely from unreleased beats by the…
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Playa Pat Convicted in Massive Drug Ring | Hip-Hop News
Playa Pat, aka Jovon Booker, just got locked up for life—convicted on multiple charges including drug trafficking and money laundering in a massive operation…
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Trump’s Hair Mystery Revisited | Hip-Hop News
Donald Trump’s hair is back in the spotlight after his Las Vegas appearance, where it looked noticeably fuller and brighter—sparking wild online theories about…
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Varnell Hill Finally Gets His Own Show | Hip-Hop News
Varnell Hill is back—and this time, he’s got his own show. Tommy Davidson reprises the iconic Martin character in The Varnell Hill Show, premiering September 1…
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Haitian Chef’s Regret Amid TPS Crisis | Hip-Hop News
A Haitian restaurant owner, who voted for Trump believing it would boost business, now regrets his decision after ICE arrests sparked panic—and he’s lost his…
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Busta Rhymes Drops Dillagence 2 Teaser | Hip-Hop News
Busta Rhymes drops “Spazzz,” the first taste of his highly anticipated sequel Dillagence 2, a tribute to the late J Dilla that’s bringing back boom bap with…
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Hawaii Candidate Knocked Out on Beach | Hip-Hop News
A Hawaiian congressional candidate, Kirill Basin, got knocked out by a construction worker after an explosive beach altercation that started over loud music…
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Diddy Leak, Dre’s Date, Rocky Drama | Hip-Hop News
Diddy’s sex tape leak sparks wild convo with DJ Akademiks, while Dr. Dre cozies up to a mystery woman in Malibu amid romance rumors. A$AP Rocky cancels a…
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USA Women’s 2026 World Cup Roster Revealed | Hip-Hop News
USA Basketball just unveiled their 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, featuring electrifying international debuts from Angel Reese…
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TikTok Star Killed Live in Culiacán | Hip-Hop News
A beloved Mexican TikTok star, Cesar Gastelum, was fatally shot during a livestream in Culiacán, Mexico, as he filmed with friends outside a restaurant. Two…
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Pooh Shiesty Drops Album While In Jail | Hip-Hop News
Pooh Shiesty’s new album All Eyes On Shiest drops tonight via Gucci Mane’s label — while Shiesty’s in jail facing charges tied to a dispute over a record deal…
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Perez Hilton Hospitalized, Family Updates | Hip-Hop News
Perez Hilton, the iconic celebrity blogger and pop culture force, is hospitalized after fans reportedly witnessed concerning behavior—though authorities…
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Keefe D Could Walk Free Before Trial | Hip-Hop News
Keefe D could be out on bail before trial even begins, as the judge signals openness to his release—potentially shaking up the Tupac murder case. Prosecutors…
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T-Pain Sells Catalog for Family Security | Hip-Hop News
T-Pain reveals he sold his music catalog not for the cash, but to secure his family’s financial future amid the unpredictable streaming era. He’s content with…
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Drake’s ICEMAN Still Dominates | Hip-Hop News
Drake’s dropping a new track “AHI” with Karol G this Friday — expect fireworks. Meanwhile, his album ICEMAN keeps crushing records: over 50 days at 1 on Apple…
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SpaceX Rocket Crashes Into Moon | Hip-Hop News
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, long stranded in Earth orbit since 2005, slammed into the moon at 5,400 mph—creating a fresh crater and visible dust plume from…
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Kurupt’s Recovery With Dre And Eminem | Hip-Hop News
Kurupt, the Dogg Pound vet, opened up about his devastating battle with alcohol, revealing he suffered medically induced comas and seizures — a wake-up call…
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50 Cent’s Shreveport Vision Amid Drama | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent’s big Shreveport dream is still on track despite local friction—he’s building a massive entertainment hub with Bally’s, G-Unit venues, and Samsung…
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Boosie Badazz Targets WNBA Trans Athlete Debate | Hip-Hop News
Boosie Badazz’s fiery X post reignites the WNBA’s transgender athlete debate, sparking controversy after he suggests trans women shouldn’t play in the…
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El-Sayed’s Historic Senate Win | Hip-Hop News
Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a stunning, razor-thin Democratic Senate win in Michigan—decided by less than 1%—as Vice President Kamala Harris steps in to unify…
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Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling Festival | Hip-Hop News
Lauryn Hill electrified London with “Diaspora Calling!” — a vibrant, multi-sensory celebration of African diaspora culture that fused music, art, and…
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Cam'ron vs Mensa Over Roots and Rhetoric | Hip-Hop News
Camron and Mensa are locked in a fiery online feud after Mensa called out Camron for claiming Africa stinks — a claim Camron denies, saying it was twisted…
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Keefe D Trial Draws Lottery Crowd | Hip-Hop News
Keefe D’s murder trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing has turned Las Vegas into a courtroom circus—so packed that daily lotteries now decide who gets a seat…
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Rihanna Dances Back Home at Crop Over | Hip-Hop News
Rihanna dropped a surprise appearance at Barbados’s Crop Over festival, dazzling in custom Carnival gear by Lauren Austin Designs and soaking up the vibes with…
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Dave Bautista to Play Kratos | Hip-Hop News
Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in Amazon’s live-action God of War series — a role fans have been begging for. With Ronald D. Moore (of…
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Lil Wayne’s Physique Sparks Debate | Hip-Hop News
Lil Wayne’s sudden physique transformation has sparked wild internet speculation—some even joking he might be a clone or suffering memory loss. Joe Budden…
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Saint West Debuts Social Media | Hip-Hop News
Saint West, Kanye and Kim’s 10-year-old son, just dropped his own Instagram page @saint2steezy0 — complete with a purple electric bike, Lil Uzi Vert, and stunt…