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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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Lil Durk Trial Stalls Amid Bias | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial is heating up in LA, drawing national attention and hip-hop’s biggest names — including Trap Lore Ross, whose on-the-ground…
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Michael Jackson Glove Heads to Auction | Hip-Hop News
Michael Jackson’s legendary sequined glove is set to auction in Abu Dhabi this December, with an estimated value of $40K–$60K—though it’s already been bought…
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Gene Deal’s Testimony Could Shake Tupac Case | Hip-Hop News
The Tupac murder case is exploding again, centering on Gene Deal, Diddy’s former bodyguard, who’s now under pressure to testify. Prosecutors allege Diddy paid…
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50 Cent Redefines Hip-Hop Legacy | Hip-Hop News
50 Cent drops a candid take on hip-hop’s evolution during his Apple Music interview, declaring the genre belongs to the youth and that chasing relevance at 60…
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Game Can't Reach Blacc Sam After Nipsey Track Pull | Hip-Hop News
The Game drops a wild update on his beef with Blacc Sam, tracing it back to a scrapped Nipsey Hussle track called “World Tours” that was pulled from his…
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Trae Tha Truth Brings Hope to Storm Victims | Hip-Hop News
Trae Tha Truth just dropped serious love on Northwest Indiana, bringing thousands of meals, cleaning supplies, blankets, and even chainsaws to storm-hit…
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DNC 2028 Host City Debate Heats Up | Hip-Hop News
The Democratic National Convention is narrowing down its 2028 host city to Boston, Denver, or Philadelphia — sparking backlash from Atlanta Mayor Andre…
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The Shining: J Dilla’s Final Masterpiece | Hip-Hop News
Twenty years after his death, J Dilla’s genius still echoes — and The Shining proves it. Released just months after he passed, this posthumous masterpiece was…
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The Weeknd’s UK Tour: Music, Impact, Records | Hip-Hop News
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour just smashed records in London, with five sold-out Wembley nights drawing over 450,000 fans from 150 countries. Beyond…
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Anthony Edwards Brings Peach Vibes to Manila | Hip-Hop News
Anthony Edwards brought his signature peach energy to Manila for the Believe That tour, connecting with fans, legends, and young athletes — from a legendary…
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Coloring Book Hits New Certifications | Hip-Hop News
Chance the Rapper’s legendary Coloring Book just racked up eleven new RIAA certifications, with “No Problem” hitting four times platinum and “Juke Jam” earning…
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Snoop Dogg Biopic Cast Revealed | Hip-Hop News
Snoop Dogg’s long-awaited biopic is heating up, with Myles Bullock Be cast as Dr. Dre and Jonathan Daviss stepping into the iconic role of Snoop himself…
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Keefe D Accuses Police of Targeting His Family | Hip-Hop News
Day five of the Keefe D trial turned explosive as he accused cops of years of beatings, intimidation, and even breaking into his home—forcing his family to…
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Rockstar vs Cyberleek Leaks | Hip-Hop News
Rockstar Games is launching a full-scale legal crackdown on leaker “Cyberleek,” who’s been dropping early gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto VI—set to debut…
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BigXthaPlug’s Legal Rollercoaster | Hip-Hop News
BigXthaPlug’s legal troubles just keep mounting—his third arrest in under two years after a DWI bust that also uncovered weed and a gun, forcing cancellation…
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Michael Wright Remembered Through Eddie King Jr | Hip-Hop News
Actor Michael Wright, beloved for his iconic role as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 classic “The Five Heartbeats,” has passed away. His wife confirmed the news…
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Lil' Kim's Hard Core Symphony | Hip-Hop News
Lil’ Kim is bringing her legendary 1996 debut album Hard Core to life in a one-night-only symphonic spectacle at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, teaming up with Thee…
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Mac Miller’s Divine Feminine Gets Anniversary Upgrade | Hip-Hop News
Mac Miller’s The Divine Feminine is getting a lush tenth-anniversary upgrade—with unreleased tracks and alternate takes from the original 2016 sessions…
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Mary J Blige On Choosing Herself | Hip-Hop News
Mary J. Blige opens up on IMO about why she chose not to have kids, tracing it back to watching women around her sacrifice their dreams for family—and seeing…
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Trina Drops Final Album Announcement | Hip-Hop News
Trina, the Queen of Miami, just dropped a bombshell: her final album is on the way — and it’s going to be epic. After 25 years dominating hip-hop and a…
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Dr. Dre Cast in Snoop Dogg Biopic | Hip-Hop News
Dr. Dre’s iconic legacy is about to hit the big screen as Myles Bullock Be steps into the role, joining Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg in this highly…
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Jaylen Brown’s 91 Rating Sparks Debate | Hip-Hop News
NBA 2K27 drops September 4th with early access August 26th, and player ratings are already igniting debate—Jaylen Brown’s 91 overall stings after dropping from…
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Dave Bautista Steps In as Kratos | Hip-Hop News
Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos for the upcoming God of War series on Prime Video after Ryan Hurst’s injury forced a last-minute replacement…
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Lil Durk Trial Heats Up in Court | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s high-stakes murder-for-hire trial is heating up, with the judge cracking down on supporters handing out “Free Durk” postcards—warning they could…
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The Game Drops Documentary Three | Hip-Hop News
The Game drops The Documentary Three—11 years after the last one—and it’s a West Coast firestorm. Featuring Drake, Snoop Dogg, and a posthumous track from…
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ENNY Joins Global Hennessy Cypher | Hip-Hop News
ENNY, the razor-sharp South London rapper with Nigerian roots, drops her latest verse in the 15th edition of the Hennessy Cypher — a global hip-hop showdown…
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Wack 100 Says Kendrick and The Game Will Collab | Hip-Hop News
Wack 100 drops a bold claim that The Game and Kendrick Lamar are set to hit the studio in just three days, shutting down any lingering beef — but DJ Akademiks…
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Lil Durk Trial Hits Jury Snags | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial is hitting major roadblocks as jury selection stalls — one juror was kicked out for admitting he thought the…
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Pierre Thomas Hospitalized After Heart Attack | Hip-Hop News
Pierre “P” Thomas, co-founder of Quality Control Music, is hospitalized in Las Vegas after suffering a heart attack—alive but in intensive care, with his team…
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Pierre Thomas in ICU After Heart Attack | Hip-Hop News
Pierre “P” Thomas, the visionary behind Quality Control Music and producer of hits with Lil Baby and Migos, is reportedly in critical condition after suffering…
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Ye Headlines Russia Amid Controversy | Hip-Hop News
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to headline two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg this October at Russia’s massive Gazprom Arena — a rare…
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Natalie Harp’s Letters to Trump Exposed | Hip-Hop News
Natalie Harp’s secret letters to Donald Trump have gone viral—revealing her intense devotion during his 2023 golf trips across Scotland and Ireland. In…
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MoMA Revives Air Jordan 1 | Hip-Hop News
The Air Jordan 1 High’s once-unstoppable hype is fading, prompting Jordan Brand to slash production—but they’re not giving up on the classic. A surprise…
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Chance Gets Platinum Plaque in NYC | Hip-Hop News
Chance Gets Platinum Plaque in NYC | Hip-Hop News
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The Game Calls Out Kendrick | Hip-Hop News
The Game drops fiery new bars on “The Documentary Three,” openly circling Kendrick Lamar without directly spitting shots—calling out West Coast unity…
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Harden Stays, Cavaliers Invest Big | Hip-Hop News
James Harden just locked in a massive three-year, $97 million deal with the Cavaliers — complete with a player option and trade kicker — pushing his career…
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Michael Jackson Biopic Surpasses Records | Hip-Hop News
Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael” just shattered records, raking in $977 million worldwide—surpassing even “Oppenheimer” to become the highest-grossing biopic…
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Ogwumike Announces WNBA Retirement | Hip-Hop News
Nneka Ogwumike is retiring after 15 electrifying WNBA seasons, calling it quits ahead of the 2026 campaign while still playing at elite levels—averaging over…
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Tupac’s Killing Linked to Gang Alliances | Hip-Hop News
New explosive details are surfacing in the Tupac Shakur murder case, linking a violent Lakewood Mall brawl weeks before his death to the fatal shooting…
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Anderson .Paak and Cordae Drop Heavy Is the Crown | Hip-Hop News
Anderson .Paak and Cordae are teaming up for their highly anticipated joint album Heavy Is the Crown, dropping October 23rd. Building on their electric…
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Betty Idol’s Bail Sparks Outcry | Hip-Hop News
Reality TV star Betty Idol, aka Salome Jackson, walked out of jail after posting a $300K bond—despite being accused of orchestrating a $200K real estate fraud…
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De La Soul & Nas Run It Back | Hip-Hop News
De La Soul just dropped the official video for “Run It Back!!” featuring Nas — a fiery track off their long-awaited ninth studio album, Cabin in the Sky, part…
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The Hip-Hop Cop Who Solved Iconic Cases | Hip-Hop News
The “Hip-Hop Cop” Derrick Parker, former NYPD detective who cracked some of hip-hop’s most notorious cases, has died at 65. Known for his deep ties to the…
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Darline Graham’s National Security Moment | Hip-Hop News
Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, is in a tight Republican primary race for South Carolina’s Senate seat — but her debate stumble on…
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Blueface’s Latest Altercation | Hip-Hop News
Blueface’s latest street fight drama—where he reportedly came close to getting knocked out, with Chrisean Rock allegedly standing by his side—adds fuel to the…
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Lil Durk Trial Resumes Jury Selection | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial is back in motion, with jury selection underway in LA—aiming to finalize a 12-person panel by today, August 21, with…
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Good Jawn Festival Celebrates Philly Hip-Hop | Hip-Hop News
Philly’s own Dell-P just dropped the first-ever Good Jawn Music Festival, co-headlined by legendary Kool G Rap, turning West Philly’s hip-hop heartbeat into a…
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Rasmus Family Reclaims Little League Glory | Hip-Hop News
Twelve-year-old Kinley Rasmus is rewriting Little League history, pitching a complete-game shutout and leading Phenix City back to the World Series for the…
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Apple Labels AI Music Tracks | Hip-Hop News
Apple Music is launching a “Made With AI” tag to clearly label songs where AI created the core elements—like vocals or instruments—starting later this year, as…
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NFL Players Return to College Fields | Hip-Hop News
College football just got wilder: NFL-bound players who got cut could be heading back to campus this season thanks to new court rulings. After the NCAA…
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Harden Stays in Cleveland for $97M | Hip-Hop News
James Harden is staying in Cleveland for three years on a $97 million fully guaranteed deal, plus a player option and 15% trade kicker — making him the fourth…
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China’s Robot Surge and Global Tensions | Hip-Hop News
China’s robotics revolution is in full swing, with a bold push into “physical AI” — robots that move, think, and work in the real world. Already dominating…
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Drake and The Game Tease New Track | Hip-Hop News
Drake and The Game are rumored to be dropping a new banger, “No Breaks,” with DJ Akademiks teasing the track—where Drake sounds like he’s on one, dropping bars…
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Diddy Bounty Claim Resurfaces | Hip-Hop News
Tupac’s murder trial reignites with explosive claims: Keefe D alleges Diddy offered a $1 million bounty for Tupac and Suge Knight, citing a 2008 interview…
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The Documentary III Drops Tonight | Hip-Hop News
The Game drops The Documentary III tonight — a career-defining reset after two legendary albums, featuring heavyweights like Drake, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West…
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Army Offers GTA 6 Time to Reenlist | Hip-Hop News
The Army’s throwing a wild curveball to boost reenlistments: at Fort Stewart, Georgia, soldiers get four days off just for signing up again—so they can play…
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Lil Durk’s Father Pleads for Prayers | Hip-Hop News
Lil Durk’s father is urgently asking for prayers as his son’s high-stakes murder-for-hire trial begins in LA — a case tied to the tragic death of King Von and…
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Full Force Mourns Loss of Curt-T-T | Hip-Hop News
Full Force mourns the loss of Curtis “Curt-T-T” Bedeau, their legendary guitarist and backing vocalist who helped define their iconic 80s sound — from hits…
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Blueface Gets Hit in Street Fight | Hip-Hop News
Blueface just got schooled in a wild street brawl after a baby shower, with new video showing him getting dropped hard — and the clip cuts off before we see…
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NBA 2K27 Brings Realism and Inclusion | Hip-Hop News
NBA 2K27 drops a game-changing update with dynamic layups, a dunk meter, and smarter defensive mechanics like hands-up plays and shot coverage feedback. The…