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Here's the latest hip-hop news and rap updates:

New Music

• J. Cole drops surprise album "4 Your Eyez Only" with no prior announcement
• Kendrick Lamar releases new single "Humble" from upcoming album "DAMN."
• Drake's new album "More Life" debuts at number one on the Billboard 200 chart
• Cardi B's debut album "Invasion of Privacy" features collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Migos, and more

Awards and Nominations

• The 2017 BET Awards nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Beyoncé
• The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, and Katy Perry
• The 2017 Grammy Awards nominees include Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and Beyoncé

Collaborations

• JAY-Z and Beyoncé announce joint album "Everything Is Love" under the name The Carters
• Kanye West and Kid Cudi collaborate on new album "Kids See Ghosts"
• Travis Scott and Quavo release joint album "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho"

Tour Dates

• Kendrick Lamar announces "The Damn. Tour" with Travis Scott and YG
• J. Cole announces "4 Your Eyez Only World Tour" with Young Thug and JID
• Drake announces "Boy Meets World Tour" with Migos and Lil Yachty

Controversies

• Kanye West sparks controversy with slavery comments at TMZ
• Drake and Pusha T engage in a public feud on social media
• Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's feud escalates with physical altercation at a New York City nightclub

RIP

• Prodigy of Mobb Deep passes away at age 42
• DJ Prince of the rap group UGK passes away at age 52
• Lil Peep, a rising rapper, passes away at age 21

Stay tuned for more updates on the latest hip-hop news and rap trends!