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Music DJ Akademiks Expresses Severe Disappointment In Lil Baby's Alleged OnlyFans Payments DJ Akademiks reacted to a clip where Lil Baby allegedly calls up a woman asking for some explicit content. However, Ak thinks something's up. By Zachary Horvath December 01, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Loses Daily In New Gatorade Commercial Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album is the top-selling rap album of 2025. It is lead by hit songs “Luther,” “Peekaboo,” and “TV Off.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake & J. Cole: Unpacking Future & Metro Boomin's "Like That" Kendrick Lamar's fiery rhetoric on "Like That" has sparked a flurry of discussion regarding the competitive nature of hip hop. By TeeJay Small March 26, 2024
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Opens Door For Appeal If Jury Convicts Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Young Threat, A Feature On Kendrick Lamar's "GNX," Was Hit With Murder Charges Young Threat was one of many Los Angeles-based collaborators Kendrick Lamar worked with on his 2024 album, "GNX." By Cole Blake January 06, 2026
Music Drake Baffled By Adult Star Lily Phillips’ Attempt To Woo Him Drake courted a few women during his Kick stream last night, hosting a "20 v 1" event with Lily Phillips, Lena The Plug, Pinkchyu, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2026
Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019
Original Content Central Cee: Across The Pond Central Cee is making up for lost time after he blew up during a global lockdown. For HotNewHipHop’s November cover story, the “Doja” rapper reflects on his unique position as a frontrunner of the UK drill scene and experiencing another breakout moment across the Atlantic Ocean. By Aron A. November 16, 2022
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable. By Devin Morton March 21, 2025
Viral New Lil Nas X Footage Shows Him Completely Nude Prior To Hospitalization & Arrest Lil Nas X was hospitalized and then promptly arrested early Thursday morning (Aug. 21) after taking a nearly nude stroll through Los Angeles. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Original Content Where Did NBA YoungBoy Get His Name? NBA YoungBoy is a leader in rap, and we take a look at his personal and professional life, including his legal troubles. By Gale Love March 28, 2023
Music DJ Drama Revisits Kodak Black's "Sorry-Ass Beat" Mention In 2016 XXL Freshmen Cypher When it was Kodak's turn to spit a few bars, he opened by saying he wasn't a fan of the beat. By Erika Marie June 22, 2022