Music
Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Original Content Ahead of Red Bull's SoundClash with Rico Nasty and Danny Brown, we caught up with the "Nightmare Vacation" rapper to talk creative process, pandemic takeaways, and the awkwardness of virtual shows.
By
Aron A. December 25, 2021 Pop Culture He says he watched videos that showed the police at the scene who were "not reacting," and doesn't believe Travis Scott is to blame.
By
Erika Marie December 25, 2021 Music Twenty years after releasing her debut album, Keys has fulfilled her contract with Sony.
By
Erika Marie December 24, 2021 Music Roddy Ricch believes that artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Baby deserve Grammy nominations.
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Music Ralfy The Plug remembers Drakeo The Ruler as an "idol" and a "big brother."
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Music Paper Route Empire producer Bandplay discusses Young Dolph and Key Glock's 2018 hit "Major."
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Music Saweetie debuts a new look ahead of the new year.
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Original Content On the final day of our "12 Days of Christmas" series, we speak with Paper Route Empire-signed producer, Bandplay. The Tennessee native details how he initially connected with Key Glock and Young Dolph, shares some of his fondest memories with Dolph, and gives us the story behind one of Dolph's biggest singles, "Major."
By
Rose Lilah December 24, 2021 Music Lupe Fiasco argues that a Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne Verzuz set in Las Vegas would be worth watching.
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Music Nas and Hit-Boy's "King's Disease" album series will soon become a trilogy.
By
Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021 Music There aren't many people who would go this length for those they care about.
By
Erika Marie December 24, 2021 Music The New York icon shares the tale of sitting down with Minister Farrakhan and other influential rappers during the height of the conflict.
By
Erika Marie December 24, 2021
Original Content Rico Nasty On Pandemic Takeaways, New Music & Potential Flo Milli Collab Project Ahead of Red Bull's SoundClash with Rico Nasty and Danny Brown, we caught up with the "Nightmare Vacation" rapper to talk creative process, pandemic takeaways, and the awkwardness of virtual shows.
By
Aron A. 
Pop Culture Cedric The Entertainer Points Finger At Police For Astroworld Tragedy He says he watched videos that showed the police at the scene who were "not reacting," and doesn't believe Travis Scott is to blame.
By
Erika Marie 
Music Alicia Keys Goes Independent, Gets Praise From Swizz Beatz & Jay-Z Twenty years after releasing her debut album, Keys has fulfilled her contract with Sony.
By
Erika Marie 
Music Roddy Ricch Pressed The Grammys For Snubbing Lil Baby & Lil Uzi Vert: Report Roddy Ricch believes that artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Baby deserve Grammy nominations.
By
Joshua Robinson 
Music Ralfy The Plug, Drakeo The Ruler's Brother, Pens Heartfelt Tribute To The Fallen Rapper Ralfy The Plug remembers Drakeo The Ruler as an "idol" and a "big brother."
By
Joshua Robinson 
Music Bandplay Reveals Young Dolph's "Major" Was Originally Key Glock's Song Paper Route Empire producer Bandplay discusses Young Dolph and Key Glock's 2018 hit "Major."
By
Joshua Robinson 
Music Twitter Reacts To Saweetie's New Look Saweetie debuts a new look ahead of the new year.
By
Joshua Robinson 
Original Content Bandplay Speaks On Young Dolph's Death, Creating "Major" & Gives Us A Key Glock Update On the final day of our "12 Days of Christmas" series, we speak with Paper Route Empire-signed producer, Bandplay. The Tennessee native details how he initially connected with Key Glock and Young Dolph, shares some of his fondest memories with Dolph, and gives us the story behind one of Dolph's biggest singles, "Major."
By
Rose Lilah 
Music Lupe Fiasco Imagines A Jay-Z Vs. Lil Wayne Verzuz Battle: "I'd Watch..." Lupe Fiasco argues that a Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne Verzuz set in Las Vegas would be worth watching.
By
Joshua Robinson 
Music Hit-Boy Teases "King's Disease III" With Nas Nas and Hit-Boy's "King's Disease" album series will soon become a trilogy.
By
Joshua Robinson 
Music Fetty Wap Explains Why He Bought 72 Cars For His Friends & Loved Ones There aren't many people who would go this length for those they care about.
By
Erika Marie 
Music Fat Joe Reminisces On His Role In Ending East Vs. West Rap Beef Decades Ago The New York icon shares the tale of sitting down with Minister Farrakhan and other influential rappers during the height of the conflict.
By
Erika Marie