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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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LeBron’s Next Chapter After Lakers | Hip-Hop News
LeBron James is officially leaving the Lakers after eight championship-caliber seasons, heading into unrestricted free agency — and the NBA world is buzzing…
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Real Bleeda’s Alibi Challenge | Hip-Hop News
Real Bleeda’s legal team is mounting a fierce defense against his murder charge, asserting he was miles away at his home in West Baton Rouge Parish when…
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Gramz Ordered to Pay Megan $75K | Hip-Hop News
Megan Thee Stallion just won another big legal win—blogger Milagro Gramz is ordered to pay $75,000 immediately after losing a defamation case tied to a…
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BET Awards 2024: Style Meets Substance | Hip-Hop News
The BET Awards lit up the gold carpet with fresh talent and legendary vibes—Baby Keem, Latto, Doechii, Miles Minnick, and Trap Dickey all showed out in style…
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Durk’s Trial Gets Wildly Expanded | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s legal team is firing back with a bold motion to either split his new racketeering charges from his main trial or toss the whole case — arguing the…
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Nicki Minaj Backs Elon Musk's Free Speech Push | Hip-Hop News
Nicki Minaj just dropped a bold birthday wish for Elon Musk on X, praising him for “saving free speech” and sharing a selfie — just the latest in a string of…
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Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Love Island | Hip-Hop News
Megan Thee Stallion dropped heat on Love Island with her second guest stint, hosting “Hot Girl Bakery” and bringing her signature energy, twerking, and…
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Lil Cease Defends Biggie's Lyrics | Hip-Hop News
Lil Cease is firing back at anyone calling Biggie’s lyrics “gay,” calling those interpretations misguided and rooted in misunderstanding. He defends the…
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Knicks Crowned NYC’s New Champions | Hip-Hop News
New York’s streets are exploding with blue and orange as the city celebrates the Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973 — a historic win sealed by Jalen Brunson’s…
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Grizzlies Trade Morant for Future | Hip-Hop News
The Memphis Grizzlies shock the NBA by trading Ja Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, signaling a bold rebuild as they draft Cameron Boozer…
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Druski Hosts BET Awards Like a Pro | Hip-Hop News
Druski stole the show at the BET Awards with his hilarious hosting, viral crowd moments, and killer energy — and Chris Rock didn’t just praise him, he declared…
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Lizzo’s Album Flop and Her Resilience | Hip-Hop News
Lizzo’s latest album Bflopped commercially—zero Billboard 200 entries and just 2,649 first-week sales—shattering expectations for the Grammy-winning…
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Oliver B Shakes Up Yo-Yo World | Hip-Hop News
Oliver B is dominating the internet with jaw-dropping yo-yo skills that leave viewers stunned—his viral social media page showcases next-level tricks that feel…
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Hard Rock Feeds Venezuela After Earthquakes | Hip-Hop News
Hard Rock International is rolling up its sleeves to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes, donating $60,000 to World Central Kitchen to feed 15,000…
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SI Beyond the Pitch Launches This Summer | Hip-Hop News
Sports Illustrated is launching SI Beyond the Pitch — a high-energy, multi-city live event series this summer that brings fans closer to the action, blending…
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50 Cent to Perform at Trump Jr's Club | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent is set to drop a high-energy performance at Donald Trump Jr.’s ultra-exclusive Georgetown club, The Executive Branch, on July 3rd—just in time for the…
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Dess Dior Commands Red Carpet With Futuristic Couture | Hip-Hop News
Dess Dior stunned the BET Awards red carpet in a futuristic, custom metallic gown with flowing white fabric, a veil-like hood, and sparkling crystals — paired…
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TDE Drama and Kendrick’s Reign | Hip-Hop News
The BET Awards sparked drama between TDE and Druski after a playful saxophone moment backstage, with Punch calling Druski “weird” online — a move Mal from Rory…
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Nicki Minaj and Elon Musk Align on Free Speech | Hip-Hop News
Nicki Minaj celebrated Elon Musk’s birthday with a shout-out on X, praising him for “saving free speech” — a nod to his 2022 platform acquisition. Their…
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Ye and Pisciotta Reach Settlement | Hip-Hop News
Ye’s sexual harassment lawsuit with former assistant Lauren Pisciotta appears to be heading for a settlement, as both sides reportedly told a LA judge they’ve…
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GZA's Beneath The Surface Still Reigns | Hip-Hop News
GZA dropped Beneath The Surface in 1999 — a lyrical masterpiece that proved his genius wasn’t fading. Four years after Liquid Swords, he returned with deeper…
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Stake’s World Cup Betting Blitz | Hip-Hop News
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is set to be the largest ever—with 48 teams vying for glory—and Stake is betting big on North…
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Biggie’s First Statement on Bad Boy | Hip-Hop News
Thirty-one years ago, Biggie Smalls dropped his debut track “Party & Bullshit” — the explosive first single from Bad Boy Records, setting the stage for a…
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Cypress Hill Drops Spanish-Language Album | Hip-Hop News
Cypress Hill drops their first all-Spanish album, Dios Bendiga, July 24th — a bold cultural statement celebrating Latino identity, unity, and resilience…
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Red Sox Sweep Yankees, Turn Season Around | Hip-Hop News
The Boston Red Sox just pulled off a historic four-game sweep of the first-place Yankees at Fenway, outscoring them 21-9 and flipping their season-long…
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Alchemist's Debut Album That Changed Hip Hop | Hip-Hop News
Twenty-two years ago, The Alchemist dropped his debut solo album 1st Infantry—a gritty, sample-heavy masterpiece that proved he was more than just a producer…
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Tay-K’s Appeal Hinges on Judge’s iPhone Ruling | Hip-Hop News
Tay-K’s legal team is pushing a bold new strategy to overturn his murder conviction, asking a Texas appeals court to delay proceedings so the original trial…
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50 Cent vs Jussie Smollett at Pride | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent dropped a spicy social media jab at Jussie Smollett after his Harlem Pride performance, reigniting their long-running beef over “Power” vs. “Empire” —…
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Gramz Loses Bid to Block Megan’s Pay | Hip-Hop News
Milagro Gramz tried to halt Megan Thee Stallion’s $75K payout while her defamation appeal plays out, asking the judge to waive or lower the bond securing that…
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DJ Akademiks and Daphne Joy Finally Connect | Hip-Hop News
DJ Akademiks and Daphne Joy finally went from online flirtation to real-life romance, sparking a viral whirlwind after a leaked tape involving Joy, Diddy, and…
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Ken Carson Drops xperiment This Friday | Hip-Hop News
Ken Carson’s explosive new album xperiment drops Friday, July 3rd — a 22-track beast rumored to feature Playboi Carti, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert — following…
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Judge Slams Lawyer in Fat Joe Case | Hip-Hop News
Fat Joe just landed a major legal win as a federal judge sanctioned his ex-hype man’s lawyer for misconduct, ordering him to pay for a new deposition and take…
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Twista Faces Tax Charges | Hip-Hop News
Twista’s got serious legal trouble — federal charges for five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes from 2019 to 2023. While cashing checks from…
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Jake Lang’s Backfired BET Protest | Hip-Hop News
Jake Lang’s wild BET Awards stunt backfired spectacularly—showing up with signs blaming Black parents for societal issues, he was instantly mobbed by…
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Venezuela’s Earthquake Aftermath | Hip-Hop News
Venezuela reels from devastating twin earthquakes that killed over 1,450 and left thousands injured, with more than 12,000 displaced. Search teams dig through…
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Trump's Fair Falls Flat | Hip-Hop News
Trump’s Great American Fair turned into a chaotic flop, with major musical acts pulling out before kickoff, a disengaged crowd, and Trump himself struggling to…
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Druski Shines as Youngest BET Host | Hip-Hop News
Druski turned the BET Awards into his personal comedy show, dropping viral sketches, roasting mega-church pastors, and celebrating his record as the youngest…
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Nicki Minaj Endorses Elon Musk's X | Hip-Hop News
Nicki Minaj drops a bold birthday shout-out to Elon Musk on X, thanking him for “saving free speech” and signing off as “Gag City and the Barbz,” sparking…
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Drake Celebrates Janice With Cash Parties | Hip-Hop News
Drake turned his viral track “Janice STFU” into a global phenomenon by hosting exclusive, cash-filled parties for women named Janice across five cities — New…
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Summer 2026 Blockbusters Unleashed | Hip-Hop News
Summer 2026 is exploding at the box office with a wild mix of sequels, remakes, and fresh hits — from live-action Moana and a new Spider-Man adventure to…
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BET Awards 2024: Legends & New Stars Shine | Hip-Hop News
BET Awards lit up with powerhouse energy as Druski hosted and Teyana Taylor dominated with four wins, including Icon of the Year from Janet Jackson and a…
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iHeartMedia’s Radio Layoffs and National Shift | Hip-Hop News
iHeartMedia’s latest round of layoffs shakes its radio division, impacting on-air talent, programmers, and long-tenured staff nationwide. Framed as a strategic…
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Sax Stunt Sparks BET Awards Debate | Hip-Hop News
A sax solo during SZA and Doechii’s BET Awards performance sparked chaos—and Punch, TDE’s president, didn’t hold back, calling comedian Druski’s “sax stunt”…
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Jose Alvarado Stays With Knicks | Hip-Hop News
Jose Alvarado is staying put in New York, turning down his $4.5M player option to ink a 3-year, $14M deal with the Knicks — a hometown hero move that’s got…
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Alannah Keyser’s Quick Exit Explained | Hip-Hop News
Alannah Keyser’s Love Island run ended abruptly after old videos surfaced showing her using a racial slur — a move that sparked instant backlash and led…
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Drake's Million-Dollar World Cup Bet Pays Off | Hip-Hop News
Drake just turned a $770K bet on Canada beating South Africa into a $231K profit—while we’re stressing over groceries, he’s flexing million-dollar moves like…
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Skepta Calls Out Respect for North West | Hip-Hop News
Skepta’s fiery reaction at Paris Fashion Week went viral after he called out grown men for invading North West’s personal space—hugging her when she just…
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Warriors Plot LeBron and AD Trade | Hip-Hop News
The Warriors are plotting a seismic offseason move: trading Jimmy Butler and picks to the Wizards for Anthony Davis, while eyeing LeBron James as a free agent…
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Cardi B’s BET Win and Drake Vibe | Hip-Hop News
Cardi B just crushed the BET Awards with her Best Female Hip-Hop Artist win and a jaw-dropping performance, proving she’s still the queen of the rap game. Her…
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Jay-Z vs Dame Dash Resurfaces | Hip-Hop News
Jay-Z’s 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt sparked nostalgia and controversy when his Roots Picnic freestyle allegedly dropped subtle jabs at Dame Dash…
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Alannah Keyser’s Love Island Exit | Hip-Hop News
Love Island USA contestant Alannah Keyser was swiftly eliminated after a viral video surfaced showing her using the N-word at age 15 while rapping to Roddy…
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Drake's Million-Dollar World Cup Win | Hip-Hop News
Drake just cashed in a million bucks after betting $770K that Canada would beat South Africa in the World Cup — and they did, winning 1-0 in dramatic fashion…
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Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
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Three Icons Shine at BET Awards | Hip-Hop News
BET Awards lit up with Black excellence as Lauryn Hill, Teyana Taylor, and Sylvia Rhone took home top honors—Hill crowned Living Legend, Taylor named Icon of…
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BET Awards Night Shines with Legends and Hits | Hip-Hop News
The BET Awards lit up LA with electrifying performances and heartfelt tributes, hosted by Druski. T.I. kicked things off with his son on stage, Cardi B…
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D'Angelo Tribute Captures His Legacy | Hip-Hop News
A dazzling BET Awards tribute brought together Ari Lennox, RAYE, George Clinton, Durand Bernarr, and BJ the Chicago Kid to honor D’Angelo’s monumental legacy…
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Public Enemy's Revolutionary Masterpiece
Public Enemy’s 1988 masterpiece It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back wasn’t just an album—it was a sonic revolution that fused raw street energy with…
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Da Brat’s Platinum Breakthrough
Da Brat’s 1994 debut Funkdafied shattered barriers as the first solo female rap album to go platinum, selling over a million copies and reshaping hip-hop’s…
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Druski Shocks BET Awards Stage
Druski dropped from the ceiling like a gospel preacher, shook the BET Awards with wild energy, and shattered records as the youngest host ever — all while…
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Clipse Reunite and Win Album of the Year
Clipse stunned the BET Awards with a historic Album of the Year win for Let God Sort Em Out, beating heavyweights like Cardi B, J. Cole, and Bruno Mars. The…