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. Relationships Lizzo also revealed that tons of hip-hop artists popped up in her DMs after she won a Grammy Award in 2020.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music The rant comes after Charleston White claimed that Young Thug and his crew allegedly attacked him over the weekend.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Joe Budden recently weighed in on Tyrese's "Verzuz" matchup with Tank, which didn't sit well with the singer.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music The fan brought up Drake's 2017 song, "Gyalchester," to argue that his lyrics are often "corny."
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Megan Thee Stallion has finally put out a statement addressing what went down at the show on Tuesday night.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Brandy says that she was only 16 years old at the time of the relationship, but Morris was already in his early 20s.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Diddy was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution during his criminal trial, last summer.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Relationships In addition to Prince, Future has six other children, including Jakobi, Future Zahir, Hendrix, Kash, Londyn and Paris.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Politics Nick Cannon labeled the Democratic Party the "party of the KKK" while speaking with Amber Rose for the interview.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music Lizzo spoke about her love life while appearing on Benny Blanco's podcast, "Friends Keep Secrets," on Tuesday.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music The announcement comes after French Montana and Max B already teamed up on "Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos," earlier this year.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music The move comes after John Legend kicked off his "A Night of Songs & Stories" in Florida, earlier this month.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026 Music Rolling Loud previously announced Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, and NBA YoungBoy as headliners for the event.
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Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Relationships Lizzo Admits She Remained A Virgin Until Winning A Grammy Lizzo also revealed that tons of hip-hop artists popped up in her DMs after she won a Grammy Award in 2020.
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Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why He's Worried About Young Thug The rant comes after Charleston White claimed that Young Thug and his crew allegedly attacked him over the weekend.
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Music YNW Melly Refuses To Attend His Latest Status Hearing Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Music Joe Budden Goes Off On Tyrese For His Scathing Instagram Posts Joe Budden recently weighed in on Tyrese's "Verzuz" matchup with Tank, which didn't sit well with the singer.
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Music Drake Laughs Off Fan For Labeling Him "Corny" In Viral Clip The fan brought up Drake's 2017 song, "Gyalchester," to argue that his lyrics are often "corny."
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Music Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized: Everything We Know Megan Thee Stallion has finally put out a statement addressing what went down at the show on Tuesday night.
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Music Brandy Accuses Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris Of Grooming Her Brandy says that she was only 16 years old at the time of the relationship, but Morris was already in his early 20s.
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Music Diddy Hit With Yet Another New Prison Release Date Diddy was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution during his criminal trial, last summer.
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Music Lil Durk Provides An Update On His Mental State Behind Bars Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Relationships Future's Ex-Girlfriend Demands He Face Jail Time In addition to Prince, Future has six other children, including Jakobi, Future Zahir, Hendrix, Kash, Londyn and Paris.
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Politics Nick Cannon & Amber Rose Discuss Their Support For Donald Trump Nick Cannon labeled the Democratic Party the "party of the KKK" while speaking with Amber Rose for the interview.
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Music Lizzo Claims Every Rapper Slid In Her DMs After She Got Famous Lizzo spoke about her love life while appearing on Benny Blanco's podcast, "Friends Keep Secrets," on Tuesday.
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Music French Montana & Max B Announce Tour To Promote New Project, "Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers" The announcement comes after French Montana and Max B already teamed up on "Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos," earlier this year.
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Music John Legend Signs Management Deal With Roc Nation The move comes after John Legend kicked off his "A Night of Songs & Stories" in Florida, earlier this month.
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Music Rolling Loud Adds Natalie Nunn To Festival Lineup And Fans Are Not Happy Rolling Loud previously announced Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, and NBA YoungBoy as headliners for the event.
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