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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. Music Travie McCoy looks much different now after a public struggle with drug addiction.
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Alex Zidel May 29, 2018 Music "So grateful we had our final moment. Our clarity, cleaning of the air."
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Alex Zidel September 10, 2018 Original Content Familiarize yourself with the rap game's "Dollhouse."
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Kiana Knight September 19, 2018 Original Content INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more.
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Aron A. August 07, 2018 Profiles Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart.
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Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016 Original Content Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move.
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Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017 Music Although Pretty Ricky came out on top against B2K in their Verzuz last night, Day26's Willie Taylor thinks they dodged the real bullet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 TV 50 Cent is looking to make another major mark on the drama genre of TV with this first look at a scripted Drew Findling series.
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Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026 Music Over this past Christmas, Drake surprised BenDaDonn with a murdered-out Rolls-Royce, and people have claimed the former took it back.
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Zachary Horvath January 16, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar is in the running for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and more at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy fans are not the biggest supporters of Trap Lore Ross by any means, and it's been that way for a couple of years now.
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Zachary Horvath December 05, 2025 Music DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Travie McCoy Unrecognizable Following Struggles With Heroin Addiction Travie McCoy looks much different now after a public struggle with drug addiction.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Mac Miller's Ex-Girlfriend Nomi Shares Touching Prose About Their Recent Reunion "So grateful we had our final moment. Our clarity, cleaning of the air."
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Alex Zidel 
Original Content Cuban, Kash, Asian & Dream: A Guide To The Dolls Familiarize yourself with the rap game's "Dollhouse."
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Kiana Knight 
Original Content Rico Nasty On Gender Fluidity, Punk Music & Nasty Moments INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more.
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Aron A. 
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart.
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Danny Schwartz 
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move.
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Patrick Lyons 
Music Willie Taylor Claims Day26 Would've "Smoked" B2K & Pretty Ricky In Verzuz Although Pretty Ricky came out on top against B2K in their Verzuz last night, Day26's Willie Taylor thinks they dodged the real bullet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV 50 Cent Teases Scripted Drama About Top Rap Lawyer Drew Findling 50 Cent is looking to make another major mark on the drama genre of TV with this first look at a scripted Drew Findling series.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music BenDaDonnn Responds To Rumors That Drake Took Back His Gifted Rolls-Royce Over this past Christmas, Drake surprised BenDaDonn with a murdered-out Rolls-Royce, and people have claimed the former took it back.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kendrick Lamar Scores Five Nominations At The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Kendrick Lamar is in the running for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and more at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Trap Lore Ross Defends His New NBA YoungBoy Video Attaching Him To 19 Victims NBA YoungBoy fans are not the biggest supporters of Trap Lore Ross by any means, and it's been that way for a couple of years now.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music EBK Jaaybo Could Spend 30 Years In Prison Over New Gun Charge DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him.
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Caroline Fisher