Cole Blake
Cole Blake is a current staff writer at HotNewHipHop based out of New York City. He began writing for the site as an intern back in 2018 while finishing his B.A. in Journalism at St. John’s University. In the time since, he’s covered a number of breaking stories for HNHH. These include the ongoing YSL RICO trial, the allegations surrounding Diddy, and much more. His work also extends outside of hip-hop, having written extensively about a myriad of topics including politics, sports, and pop culture. He’s attended several music festivals to provide coverage for the site as well, such as Rolling Loud and Governors Ball. Music Pusha T dissed Travis Scott on the new Clipse song, "So Be It," which arrives ahead of their reunion album, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Pop Culture Tyler Perry's attorney has released a statement labeling the lawsuit "a scam" while describing the allegations as "fabricated."
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Sports Nicki Minaj dissed Jay-Z and the NFL during her verse on the remix to Lil Wayne's new song, "Banned From NO."
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Music Diddy's criminal trial for alleged sex trafficking continued in New York City on Tuesday with more witness testimony.
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Music Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering in his ongoing criminal trial in New York City.
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Music Doja Cat's viral interaction with the fan in question sparked tons of debate on social media over the weekend.
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Music Shaniqua Tompkins and 50 Cent share a son in Marquise Jackson, who recently made headlines for trolling the rapper on Father's Day.
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Music Lil Novi was asked whether Lil Wayne or Drake is the better rapper during a recent interview that's circulating online.
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Music The new track will likely be featured on Pusha T and No Malice's upcoming Clipse album, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Music Ja Rule has found another excuse to take aim at his longtime rival, 50 Cent, as Diddy's trial continues i New York City.
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Music RJMrLA is gearing up for the release of a new album of his own, "OMMIO 4," which will be dropping on Friday, June 20th.
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Cole Blake June 16, 2025 1165 Views
Relationships Larenz Tate and Nia Long both starred in the cult classic 1997 film, "Love Jones," directed by Theodore Witcher.
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Cole Blake June 16, 2025 951 Views
Relationships Authorities detained Simon Guobadia for several months, earlier this year, and he's since been deported to Nigeria.
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Cole Blake June 16, 2025 792 Views
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Pusha T Got The Wrong Information About Travis Scott Pusha T dissed Travis Scott on the new Clipse song, "So Be It," which arrives ahead of their reunion album, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Pop Culture Tyler Perry Faces Disturbing Allegations In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Tyler Perry's attorney has released a statement labeling the lawsuit "a scam" while describing the allegations as "fabricated."
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Sports Memphis Bleek Warns Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Against Going After Jay-Z & The NFL Nicki Minaj dissed Jay-Z and the NFL during her verse on the remix to Lil Wayne's new song, "Banned From NO."
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Music Diddy's Defense Team Voluntarily Shows Jurors "Freak-Off" Tapes Diddy's criminal trial for alleged sex trafficking continued in New York City on Tuesday with more witness testimony.
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Music Prosecution Argues Diddy Allegedly Buying Flights & Hotels For Escorts Could Constitute Sex Trafficking Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering in his ongoing criminal trial in New York City.
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Music Doja Cat's Viral Fan Fires Back After Her "Musty" Accusation With New Merch Doja Cat's viral interaction with the fan in question sparked tons of debate on social media over the weekend.
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Music Mother Of 50 Cent's Son Accuses Him Of Allegedly Assaulting Daphne Joy Shaniqua Tompkins and 50 Cent share a son in Marquise Jackson, who recently made headlines for trolling the rapper on Father's Day.
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Music Lil Wayne's Son Lil Novi Claims His Dad Wrote Most Of Drake's Music Lil Novi was asked whether Lil Wayne or Drake is the better rapper during a recent interview that's circulating online.
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Music Pusha T Appears To Diss Kanye West On New Clipse Song, "So Be It" The new track will likely be featured on Pusha T and No Malice's upcoming Clipse album, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Music Ja Rule Relentlessly Trolls 50 Cent With Diddy Trial Speculation Ja Rule has found another excuse to take aim at his longtime rival, 50 Cent, as Diddy's trial continues i New York City.
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Music RJMrLA Reveals He Didn't Know The "Squabble Up" Music Video Was For Kendrick Lamar Until It Dropped RJMrLA is gearing up for the release of a new album of his own, "OMMIO 4," which will be dropping on Friday, June 20th.
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Cole Blake 1165 Views
Relationships Larenz Tate & Nia Long’s Viral Meet-Up Sets Social Media Ablaze Larenz Tate and Nia Long both starred in the cult classic 1997 film, "Love Jones," directed by Theodore Witcher.
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Cole Blake 951 Views
Relationships Porsha Williams Reveals She Allegedly Helped Pay Simon Guobadia's Child Support During His ICE Detainment Authorities detained Simon Guobadia for several months, earlier this year, and he's since been deported to Nigeria.
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