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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 Vinyl Drops You Can’t Miss | Hip-Hop News
Complex drops a killer vinyl roundup for hip-hop collectors, spotlighting limited editions, anniversary drops, and deluxe box sets from legends like Kanye…
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Ballistics Confirm Keefe D's Role | Hip-Hop News
The trial of Keefe D, accused of orchestrating Tupac’s 1996 murder, just got a major boost: ballistics experts confirmed all seven shell casings at the scene…
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Wendy Williams Docuseries Sparks Controversy | Hip-Hop News
Peacock’s new three-part docuseries Clap If You Care dives into the wild, unfiltered world of The Wendy Williams Show, set to premiere in 2027 — but here’s the…
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Nipsey’s Legacy Lives On in Crenshaw Rec | Hip-Hop News
Seven years after his passing, Nipsey Hussle’s vision is alive and thriving as Foot Locker and The Marathon Brand unveil The Crenshaw Rec — a vibrant community…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Hip-Hop News
Dolly Parton’s passing has sent shockwaves across the globe, as fans and artists alike mourn the loss of a true cultural icon who shaped music, philanthropy…
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Bad Bunny Pays Legal Bill After Sample Lawsuit | Hip-Hop News
Bad Bunny’s legal nightmare just got real: after a copyright dispute over his hit “Enséñame a Bailar,” he’s stuck paying $465,612 in legal fees — no…
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Klay Thompson’s Redemption Season | Hip-Hop News
Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champ and legendary shooter, is back in the hunt for a fifth ring — this time donning Miami Heat gear after a high-stakes exit…
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North West Wants a Starbucks Job | Hip-Hop News
Kim Kardashian reveals her 13-year-old daughter North West’s surprising dream: working at Starbucks. Despite North’s early forays into acting and music, she…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Hip-Hop News
Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter who turned humble mountain roots into global legend, has passed away at 80. Her family announced her peaceful…
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Roanoke Rapids Death Under Investigation | Hip-Hop News
A 38-year-old Black man in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, was found dead under suspicious circumstances, sparking community concern and renewed scrutiny after…
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Lauren London Plays Snoop’s Mother | Hip-Hop News
Lauren London is set to make history as she steps into the iconic role of Beverly Tate, Snoop Dogg’s mother, in Universal’s upcoming biopic “Snoop.” The film…
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Sidney Starr Denied Bail Amid Child Abuse Charges | Hip-Hop News
Sidney Starr is locked up—no bail after a judge sided with prosecutors in a case involving horrific allegations of sodomy, sexual battery against a child, and…
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E.D.I. Testifies in Tupac Shooting Trial | Hip-Hop News
E.D.I. Mean, Tupac’s close friend and eyewitness, took the stand in the long-awaited trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, describing the harrowing chaos on the Las…
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Pants Led to Durk Trial Breakthrough | Hip-Hop News
A pair of pants with “Rats to Riches” printed on them became the unexpected key that cracked open a 2022 LA shooting investigation involving Lil Durk. The clue…
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Australia Bans AI-Generated Music from Charts | Hip-Hop News
Australia just slapped a major rule on AI-generated music: no fully AI-made songs can chart on the official ARIA charts. This makes Australia the first big…
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Gunna Levels Up in Fashion and Fitness | Hip-Hop News
Gunna just dropped major fashion and fitness news—he’s now Under Armour’s global ambassador and P-Star creative director, a natural fit for the artist who’s…
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Target's Halloween Costume Fallout | Hip-Hop News
Target’s Halloween costume sparked outrage after featuring a Black child in a minstrel-inspired clown outfit, triggering swift backlash and forcing the company…
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El-Sayed vs Watters on Religious Freedom | Hip-Hop News
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed turned a Fox News grill session with Jesse Watters into a masterclass in deflection and defiance, calmly dismantling…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Hip-Hop News
Country music legend Dolly Parton, beloved icon and trailblazer, has died at 80 — her nephew confirmed the news via Instagram. Though the cause remains…
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Issa Rae’s New Vegas Comedy Pilot | Hip-Hop News
Issa Rae’s back with a fresh HBO comedy pilot, co-written and exec produced by the Insecure queen, set in Las Vegas where a barber-turned-sports manager and an…
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Angel Reese Rewrites WNBA History | Hip-Hop News
Angel Reese just shattered WNBA records with a jaw-dropping 26 rebounds—breaking the old mark by two and setting a new single-season record with her 458th…
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Trump's Stock Moves Under Scrutiny | Hip-Hop News
Trump’s recent stock moves in Boeing and SpaceX are sparking major controversy, with critics accusing him of exploiting insider knowledge while others defend…
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Gunna Becomes Under Armour's P STAR | Hip-Hop News
Gunna just leveled up his game—officially becoming Under Armour’s P STAR creative director, blending his grind with global fitness and community impact. This…
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Iran Targets Barron Trump with State TV Threat | Hip-Hop News
Iran’s state TV just dropped a chilling video targeting Barron Trump, President Trump’s son, alleging he’s under “full surveillance” and even tossing out a $10…
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Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Trial Begins | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial has begun in LA, with prosecutors relying on three cooperating witnesses—Kavon Grant, Kacey Hester, and Keith Jones—to…
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Disney Retires Execs to Cut Costs | Hip-Hop News
Disney’s financials are soaring—with $25B+ in revenue and streaming finally turning a profit—but they’re not resting on their laurels. To streamline…
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Serayah Ends Engagement After Infidelity | Hip-Hop News
Serayah shocks fans by calling off her engagement to Joey Bada$$ after revealing repeated infidelity that deeply wounded her during pivotal moments in her life…
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49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest | Hip-Hop News
Jed York, owner of the San Francisco 49ers, found himself in legal hot water after being arrested in Ohio for allegedly paying for services via an online ad —…
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Bad Bunny x Adidas Black Sneaker Drops | Hip-Hop News
Bad Bunny and Adidas drop a sleek, all-black F50 Ghost Sprint sneaker inspired by Puerto Rico’s heat and the wolf spider’s stealthy power—built for speed…
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Symba Defends Kendrick West Coast Style | Hip-Hop News
Symba drops a fiery defense of Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 rap beef stance, rooted in unshakable West Coast pride. He rallied his crew to elevate Kendrick’s legacy…
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Target’s Halloween Mistake and Trust Crisis | Hip-Hop News
Target’s latest stumble: a Halloween costume featuring a Black child in blackface-style gear sparked outrage, forcing the retailer to pull it and issue an…
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The Miseducation That Changed Hip Hop | Hip-Hop News
Twenty-eight years after its release, Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill still redefines greatness — a genre-bending masterpiece that fused hip hop…
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Shock G's Funk Legacy and Tupac Roots | Hip-Hop News
Shock G, the genius behind Digital Underground and the iconic Humpty Hump, redefined hip-hop with funk, humor, and pure creativity—turning “The Humpty Dance”…
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Ye's European Tour Hits Another Snag | Hip-Hop News
Ye’s St. Petersburg shows are officially canceled as Gazprom Arena pulls the plug—another major blow in a tour plagued by cancellations across Europe, from…
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Lakers Eye Kuminga Sign-and-Trade | Hip-Hop News
Lakers eye a major shakeup, circling Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade with Atlanta—potentially pairing the young forward with Luka Dončić for a fresh…
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Hip-Hop News
Dolly Parton, the legendary Tennessee-born icon who turned humble beginnings into a global empire of music, film, and philanthropy, has passed away at 80. From…
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Marathon Burger Heads to Vegas | Hip-Hop News
Blacc Sam, Nipsey Hussle’s brother, is bringing Marathon Burger to Las Vegas with a 24-hour drive-thru—marking the brand’s first-ever all-nighter. Born from a…
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Jelly Roll Takes On Trump Live | Hip-Hop News
Jelly Roll took the late-night stage as guest host and didn’t mince words, going after Donald Trump with fiery commentary on his weight and…
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Twista Brings Live Legends to NYC | Hip-Hop News
Twista’s legendary speed-rapping is hitting NYC live and intimate — sold out in Chicago and Atlanta, now roaring into the Big Apple on Sept 4 with shows at 6…
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Target Pulls Controversial Halloween Costume | Hip-Hop News
Target’s Halloween clown costume sparked outrage after resembling racist caricatures, prompting an immediate pull from shelves and a public apology. The…
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Lil Nas X Celebrates 10K Days in Healing | Hip-Hop News
Lil Nas X hits 10,000 days alive while making major strides in mental health recovery—after a breakdown last year led to hospitalization and felony charges…
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Lil Durk Trial Begins With Explosive Evidence | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s trial has begun with prosecutors hitting hard, alleging he masterminded a 2022 shooting that killed his cousin Lul Pab and targeted Quando Rondo —…
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Wish ATL Closes After 22 Years | Hip-Hop News
After 22 years of sneaker culture and community, Wish ATL is closing its doors for good on December 28th — a bittersweet end fueled by fading hype, rising…
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Freddie Gibbs Lights Up Gary's Crisis | Hip-Hop News
Freddie Gibbs is sounding the alarm on Gary, Indiana’s devastating power outage — a crisis fueled by decades of neglected infrastructure that’s left over…
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Soca King Machel Montano’s Brooklyn Exhibit | Hip-Hop News
Brooklyn’s rolling out the red carpet for soca legend Machel Montano with a dazzling new exhibit, “Journey of a Soca King,” showcasing his iconic gear, stage…
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Spider-Man Stops Jake Lang at Rally | Hip-Hop News
Spider-Man in real life? A guy dressed as the web-slinger jumped into a chaotic rally, tackling Jake Lang — a Jan. 6 protester with a history of controversy —…
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Lil Nas X Back, Bigger Than Ever | Hip-Hop News
Lil Nas X is back, basking in a wave of overwhelming kindness since leaving rehab — so much so, he’s joking that even a thirst trap gets replies like “Keep…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Inclusion | Hip-Hop News
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on—not just as a country music legend, but as a generous force who bridged genres and communities. She turned “I Will Always Love…
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North West Wants a Regular Job | Hip-Hop News
North West, Kanye and Kim’s 13-year-old daughter, is reportedly eyeing a Starbucks job at 14 — a bold move for someone with billionaire parents and a budding…
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U.S. and Canada Trade War Escalates | Hip-Hop News
The U.S. and Canada are locked in a full-blown trade war, sparked by President Trump’s outrageous proposal to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — complete…
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Nipsey’s Legacy Lives On in Vegas | Hip-Hop News
Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon brand is making waves with its first Vegas burger joint, honoring his deep ties to Sin City and his lifelong dream of opening a…
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50 Cent on Legacy and Letting New Blood Rise | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent’s got wisdom dripping like a classic beat — he’s not blocking the new wave, just letting the youth culture of hip-hop breathe. At 60? He’s still…
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Lil' Kim Celebrates 30 Years of Hard Core | Hip-Hop News
Lil’ Kim’s celebrating 30 years of her groundbreaking debut Hard Core with a jaw-dropping Brooklyn show at the Kings Theatre, where she teams up with Thee…
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Studio Tragedy Leaves Two Rappers Dead | Hip-Hop News
Two Milwaukee rappers, Lil Sheisty and Funny $Money, were fatally shot in a recording studio after a volatile argument over a gun. Kelven Harris, 28, claims he…
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Keith Keith and the Birth of Hip Hop | Hip-Hop News
Hip Hop lost a true pioneer: Keith Caesar, aka Keith Keith of Funky 4 + 1, passed at 64 after medical complications. A Bronx native and lifelong resident of…
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Thru the Eyes of a Healing Hustler | Hip-Hop News
A gripping new film, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter, is reshaping how we see Baltimore’s toughest stories — not as gritty cityscapes, but as intimate…
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CJ Wallace Challenges Grandmother’s Final Will | Hip-Hop News
Christopher Wallace Jr., son of Notorious B.I.G., is suing over his grandmother Voletta Wallace’s estate, claiming last-minute changes to her will—made just 15…
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E-A-Ski’s Analog Revolution | Hip-Hop News
E-A-Ski, the Bay Area legend behind countless hip-hop classics, teams up with audio wizard Tom Hilbe to drop the B-50 analog preamp — a 500-series mono mic…
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Lil Durk Trial: MGK Shows Up | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial just kicked off, with prosecutors alleging he orchestrated a plot to kill Quando Rondo in LA after King Von’s death —…
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Filmmakers Back Prosecution in Keefe D Trial | Hip-Hop News
Keefe D’s murder trial is exploding as prosecutors unveil damning testimony from documentary filmmakers who worked with him — proving his interviews weren’t…