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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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Wander Franco Back in Dominican Baseball | Hip-Hop News
Wander Franco’s baseball comeback is playing out far from the majors — he’s back on the field in the Dominican Republic, chasing form while legal shadows loom…
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Syd’s Evolved R&B Masterpiece Beard | Hip-Hop News
Syd, the GRAMMY-winning co-founder of THE INTERNET, drops her most evolved album yet — Beard — featuring powerhouse collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, Big…
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AI is Reshaping Business and Creativity | Hip-Hop News
AI has exploded from task automation to a full creative force, revolutionizing industries by enabling anyone to generate high-quality content — from text and…
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B2K Returns With New Single Mileage | Hip-Hop News
B2K is officially back with their long-awaited new single “Mileage,” marking their first release in over 20 years and the start of a full album rollout this…
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LeBron Credits Jay-Z as Key Mentor | Hip-Hop News
LeBron James credits Jay-Z as his biggest inspiration off the court, calling him a mentor who shaped his business acumen and life strategy—second only to…
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Lil Baby Drops Pharrell-Produced 'Dead Fresh' | Hip-Hop News
Lil Baby drops “Dead Fresh,” his first collab with Pharrell, blending gritty street storytelling with luxe visuals — debuted at Louis Vuitton, with a cinematic…
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Michael Foster Arrested in Bronx Family Tragedy | Hip-Hop News
Michael Foster, once Jadakiss’s road manager and 58, arrested for shooting and killing his 39-year-old niece Julia Anderson in the Bronx over a heated dispute…
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Pooh Shiesty Case Deepens with New Payments | Hip-Hop News
Pooh Shiesty’s legal drama just got wilder—new details reveal his co-defendant Terrance Rodgers is demanding a detention hearing, while prosecutors say Rodgers…
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Hurricane Chris Drops AI 50 Cent Image | Hip-Hop News
Hurricane Chris just dropped an AI-generated image of 50 Cent, sparking chaos in Shreveport after accusing the rapper of spending $500K on security instead of…
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Hercy Miller’s Journey Through Loss and Legacy | Hip-Hop News
Born weighing just two pounds and fighting for survival in the NICU, Hercy Miller credits his father Master P’s legendary sacrifice—spending $250K on his…
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Rick Ross Declares Himself BOAT | Hip-Hop News
Rick Ross drops his latest album, Set In Stone, and when asked about the GOAT debate, he doesn’t play along—he coins his own title: BOAT, standing for “Biggest…
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Carl Jones Unveils 'Intellectual Power' | Hip-Hop News
Carl Jones, creator of The Boondocks, just dropped his next animated masterpiece, “Intellectual Power,” premiering at Dream Con — a wild, conspiracy-driven…
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Divided on U.S. Military Aid to Israel | Hip-Hop News
A bold move to slash $3.3 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel narrowly failed in the House, with 314 voting against the amendment — but the fact that 104…
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Remembering Biz Markie's Legacy | Hip-Hop News
Five years since the world lost Biz Markie — the beatbox legend, Juice Crew icon, and pure comedic genius whose “Just a Friend” turned global and whose…
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Rikers Watch Party Sparks Debate | Hip-Hop News
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s surprise World Cup watch party at Rikers Island—complete with gourmet food for well-behaved inmates—has ignited national debate. Backed by…
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Canada’s Wildfires Threaten U.S. Skies | Hip-Hop News
Canada’s wildfire season is in full throttle, with over 800 blazes raging—700 out of control—and smoke choking millions across the U.S. and Canada…
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Lizzo Declares Team Drake at Streamer University | Hip-Hop News
Lizzo dropped jaws at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University when she opened a custom OVO care package from Drake — and instantly declared herself “Team Drake,”…
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The Vocal Architect Behind Michael | Hip-Hop News
The biopic Michael just hit a billion dollars at the box office, but its magic was shaped by a vocal legend: Grammy-winning coach Stephanie Spruill, who helped…
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Ohtani Rewrites Baseball History | Hip-Hop News
Shohei Ohtani just shattered the game’s record books by winning two ESPYs—Best Single-Game Performance for his historic Game Four playoff masterpiece, where he…
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Post Malone Returns to Hip-Hop Roots | Hip-Hop News
Post Malone’s back to his hip-hop roots with a fiery new track that’s got fans buzzing — and he’s dropping a massive double album, The Eternal Buzz, packed…
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Body Cam Footage Sparks Questions | Hip-Hop News
Delaware officials released body camera footage from the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner, sparking outrage and raising critical questions…
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Poker Pro Robbed After WSOP Win | Hip-Hop News
Poker pro Jared Griener just cashed in big at the World Series of Poker—only to have his life turned upside down when two armed men ambushed him at his Airbnb…
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Celebrities Align With Trump | Hip-Hop News
When Black entertainers suddenly align with Trump and MAGA, the internet erupts—fans, critics, and fellow artists scramble to make sense of it all. These…
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Nicki Minaj Faces Legal Bill Over Past Case | Hip-Hop News
Nicki Minaj’s legal woes just got a whole lot more public — her former lawyers are demanding $230K in unpaid fees from a 2014 copyright case, plastering court…
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Kocky Ka Turns Overlooked Into Overachiever | Hip-Hop News
Brooklyn rapper Kocky Ka turned being the best-kept secret into a breakout moment, fueled by rejection and relentless hustle. After his track went unheard at a…
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Hal Williams Remembered with Grace | Hip-Hop News
Veteran actor Hal Williams, beloved for his roles on “Sanford and Son” and “227,” passed away at 91 from natural causes. Known for his warmth, humor, and…
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Blanche’s Confirmation Heats Up | Hip-Hop News
Acting AG Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing turned chaotic, with gaffes, viral moments, and high-stakes politics. Senator Grassley mispronounced his…
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2026 XXL Freshmen Kick Off With Legends | Hip-Hop News
The 2026 XXL Freshman class is dropping jaws with their debut LA concert, bringing back legends from the 2016 class for a high-energy reunion that’s as much…
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Future Goes Global With Konnichiwa | Hip-Hop News
Future drops a bold new video for “Konnichiwa,” hitting Japan vibes in Chinatown while flexing his Japanese greeting skills—clearly aiming to expand beyond the…
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Jason Collins Legacy Honored Posthumously | Hip-Hop News
Jason Collins, the trailblazing NBA player who passed away at 47 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, was honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe…
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Kim Scott’s Legal Troubles vs Eminem’s Recovery | Hip-Hop News
Kim Scott, ex-wife of Eminem, is facing serious legal trouble after a violent police encounter where she allegedly bit and kicked officers, drawing blood and…
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Lupe Fiasco Tours With B.o.B & Gym Class Heroes | Hip-Hop News
Lupe Fiasco’s back with a national tour, bringing B.o.B and Gym Class Heroes for a nostalgic ride called the “Back To Basics Tour,” hitting 19 cities from…
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Carry It On: Honoring Assata Shakur | Hip-Hop News
Today would have been Assata Shakur’s seventy-ninth birthday, and her legacy lives on through a powerful new initiative: the Assata Shakur Archives Project…
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Big30 Denies Involvement in Shiesty Drama | Hip-Hop News
Big30 is flat-out denying rumors he’s linked to a kidnapping plot targeting Gucci Mane to help Pooh Shiesty escape his record deal—despite Pooh’s dad being…
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E-40 and Big Sean Hit Diamond | Hip-Hop News
E-40 and Big Sean just shattered records with “I Don’t Fuck With You,” hitting Diamond status — a monumental first for both artists and a powerful reminder…
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Boosie Sues Over Pardon Scheme | Hip-Hop News
Boosie Badazz is suing Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman for $10 million, claiming he paid them $600K to secure a presidential pardon — only to be let down and now…
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Celebrating Nolan Wells Beyond the Tragedy | Hip-Hop News
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college athlete who vanished on July 4th and was found two days later, is being honored with a vibrant, celebratory funeral on July…
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Dame Dash Criticizes Jay-Z’s Stadium Shows | Hip-Hop News
Dame Dash isn’t holding back after Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows, blasting the cultural impact as minimal and claiming only “urban” outlets cared — even though…
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Cardi B’s Daughter Turns 8 in Sugar-Fueled Splendor | Hip-Hop News
Cardi B’s daughter Kulture turned eight in style with a jaw-dropping 3.5-foot-tall birthday cake, adorned with 700 sugar flowers, rainbow layers, fondant…
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All-Star Game Shutout in Philly | Hip-Hop News
The American League stunned the National League with a 4-0 shutout in the 96th All-Star Game, the first such blanking in 13 years, as Philly’s electric crowd…
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50 Cent Pulls Back on Shreveport Project | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent may be walking away from his $124 million Shreveport entertainment dream, citing local resistance to progress — a move that could derail a project…
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R Kelly Pleads for Clemency Amid Prison Claims | Hip-Hop News
R. Kelly is making a desperate bid for freedom, filing a clemency petition with President Trump claiming his life is in danger behind bars—alleging prison…
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Daphne Joy’s Love Pause | Hip-Hop News
Daphne Joy’s raw honesty about her love life is sparking buzz—she admits she’s scared to jump back into romance, feeling she’s either picked the wrong people…
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Tory Lanez Drops Music While Behind Bars | Hip-Hop News
Tory Lanez, behind bars for ten years, is allegedly dropping new music — two leaked tracks have fans buzzing, but insiders say he’s actually prepping a double…
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Fanatics Fest Playlist Mixes Old and New | Hip-Hop News
Fanatics Fest hits NYC this week, and Audiomack’s official playlist is the perfect soundtrack—50 tracks deep, blending throwback legends like Drake, Jay-Z, and…
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Nicki Minaj’s Legal Pushback on $275K Lawsuit | Hip-Hop News
Nicki Minaj is firing back at a lawsuit demanding $275K for production work, arguing she never personally hired the company and shouldn’t be held liable—her…
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Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Fights Travel Restriction | Hip-Hop News
Pooh Shiesty’s dad, Lontrell Williams Senior, is locked in a legal tug-of-war: he wants to travel within Tennessee to manage his real estate empire and fund…
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38 Spesh Fires Back at Jadakiss | Hip-Hop News
Rochester’s 38 Spesh is locked in a fiery rap feud with Yonkers’ Jadakiss, sparked when Spesh claimed his verse on their collab “Sunday School” was the best…
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Uzi Vert’s New Album Is Brewing | Hip-Hop News
Lil Uzi Vert is back in the lab, hungry for something fresh, with new vibes dripping from every post — designer nods to Michael Jackson’s team, a new studio…
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NBA Youngboy vs Gillie Da Kid Beef | Hip-Hop News
NBA Youngboy drops a new track firing shots at Gillie Da Kid and his son, sparking a new round of rap beef—but Gillie’s staying chill, calling it just part of…
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R Kelly Asks Trump to Commute Sentence | Hip-Hop News
R. Kelly, locked up for 30 years on sex trafficking charges, is now seeking early release by asking Trump to commute his sentence — a move that raises serious…
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Travis Scott Sued by Yacht Crew | Hip-Hop News
Travis Scott’s latest legal drama just got real: yacht workers in Miami are suing him for assault, battery, and false imprisonment after a chaotic 2024 charter…
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World Cup Final Goes Digital and Global | Hip-Hop News
The World Cup final is set to be a global spectacle on July nineteenth, featuring IShowSpeed—gaming icon turned FIFA’s digital voice—performing at the closing…
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Samsung and Spider-Man Team Up | Hip-Hop News
Spider-Man’s got a new tech sidekick—Samsung! In a wild new ad for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ned Leeds uses Galaxy Z Fold and Watch to track down Spidey…
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Two Teens Arrested in Teen Drowning | Hip-Hop News
An 18-year-old boy, Daniel Erving, drowned at Lake Ray Hubbard in Dallas, sparking a frantic family search for answers—and now, arrests. Two teens, ages 19 and…
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The Legacy of T-Roy | Hip-Hop News
Thirty-six years ago, Hip Hop lost one of its brightest spirits: Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, the electrifying dancer and charismatic heart of Heavy D & The…
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Missy Elliott's Game-Changing Debut | Hip-Hop News
Twenty-five years ago, Missy Elliott dropped her revolutionary debut album Supa Dupa Fly, a game-changing fusion of futuristic beats and bold, unpredictable…
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Boosie Sues Lobbyists Over Pardon Scam | Hip-Hop News
Rapper Boosie BadAzz is suing two lobbyists for $600K, claiming they ran a scam promising him a presidential pardon in exchange for cash—only to vanish without…
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Lil Wayne’s Assistant Nightmare | Hip-Hop News
Lil Wayne’s assistants are under fire for an insane job description — 24/7 availability, non-disclosure agreements, and being on call for everything, from…
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XXL Freshman Class 2026 & 10-Year Anniversary | Hip-Hop News
XXL just dropped their 2026 Freshman Class list, spotlighting rising stars like Hurricane Wisdom, Babyfxce E, Trim, and more — artists poised to shake up…