Music News

Here are today’s top hip hop headlines:

Soulja Boy Arrested
On August 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, Soulja Boy—real name DeAndre Cortez Way—was arrested during a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was booked at the LAPD’s Wilshire station. No official comments have been made yet by his representatives HipHopDX+4okayplayer.com+4reddit.com+4HipHopDX+2AP News+2KCEN TV+2.
DJ Premier x Roc Marciano Project Announced
Producers MCs DJ Premier and Roc Marciano have revealed their upcoming collaborative album The Coldest Profession, set for release on August 8. They dropped a new single, “Prayer Hands,” further showcasing their signature sound pitchfork.com.
Doechii Launches Fall Tour After Lollapalooza Debut
Following a standout performance at Lollapalooza on August 2, Doechii announced her first headlining Live from the Swamp Tour, set to kick off October 14, with JT making a surprise appearance during her set HotNewHipHop+6People.com+6Stereoboard+6.
Mobb Deep’s New Album In the Works
Veteran producer The Alchemist confirmed that the long-awaited Mobb Deep album is finished and on its way, stirring excitement in hip hop circles HotNewHipHop.
Kodak Black Honored With Second Key to the City
Kodak Black was recently honored in his hometown as he received a second Key to the City after reportedly paying renters’ dues in a local housing community—an act that earned community praise HotNewHipHop.
Hitman Howie Tee Dead at 61
Early hip hop and R&B producer Howard “Hitman Howie Tee” Thompson passed away at age 61. Widely regarded as a foundational figure in the late ’80s and early ’90s East Coast sound, his passing is mourned across the genre HotNewHipHop.

🔍 Additional Highlights

Chance the Rapper Returns: After a six‑year musical hiatus, Chance is set to release his first album since The Big Day, titled Star Line, on August 15. Early-experience events in Chicago and a preview track featuring Lil Wayne and Smino hint at a deeply personal project reflective of his Chicago roots Axios+1RTTNews+1.
Clipse Dropped Their Reunion Album: Pusha T and No Malice reunited as Clipse for Let God Sort ’Em Out, released July 11. Originally leaked early, the album received critical acclaim for its raw lyricism and spotlighted major collaborations. A national tour runs through November 2025 Wikipedia.
Central Cee’s Debut Goes Global: British rapper Central Cee released his debut Can’t Rush Greatness in January. It debuted at #1 in the UK and reached #9 on the US Billboard 200, marking a significant UK rap milestone with over 19 million Spotify streams in its first day Wikipedia.
Little Simz Unveiled Lotus: The English rapper dropped her sixth album Lotus on June 6, blending hip-hop with jazz, punk, and funk, featuring collaborations with the likes of Moses Sumney and Sampha Wikipedia.
Onyx’s Latest Releases: The gritty rap duo released singles “Black Skinheads” and “Tear Shit Up,” leading up to their joint album Battle Royale with L’uZine, slated for April 29, 2025 Wikipedia.

🧭 Summary

From surprise legal drama and milestone album announcements to festival moments and industry farewells, hip hop is buzzing with stories spanning legacy, artistry, and new frontiers.

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