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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. Original Content We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff July 04, 2025 Music Xtassy, of A&X fame, has passed away at 37-years-old.
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Cole Blake February 05, 2022 Music Prosecutors declined to charge Kodak Black in the Orlando case, and his attorney says the arrest should never have happened.
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Erika Marie September 14, 2026 Original Content Here's a look at some of the biggest artists in Bad Boy Record's illustrious history.
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Josh Megson April 13, 2023 Music Following a slow week for hip-hop albums, this Friday appears to be a much more abundant time for releases.
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Alexander Cole September 10, 2026 Music The "Grand Theft Auto" series has shouted out hip-hop for a long time, and the "GTA VI" special look on Netflix is no exception.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music John Legend discussed his former collaborator, Kanye West, during a recent appearance on "Ebro in the Morning."
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Cole Blake July 01, 2025 Music Kanye West will be releasing the official version of "Bully" on Friday, March 27, following months of delays.
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Cole Blake March 25, 2026 Music Adam22 and DJ Akademiks seemed to theorize that Kendrick Lamar pulled his feature from AZ Chike's "No Rest For The Wicked."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026 Music Snoop Dogg is one of the most influential rap artists in hip hop history. He has sold everything from fireplaces to marijuana.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025 Music Ronny Doe was killed in what investigators believe was a targeted attack, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
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Erika Marie July 28, 2026 Original Content Since Takeoff's passing, fans have wondered about the Migos' familial relationship. Here's a look at how Quavo and Takeoff are related.
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Josh Megson April 06, 2023
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2025 So Far We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Dominican Producer Xtassy, Of A&X, Dies At 37 Xtassy, of A&X fame, has passed away at 37-years-old.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kodak Black Scores Another Legal Win As Florida Drug Case Closes Prosecutors declined to charge Kodak Black in the Orlando case, and his attorney says the arrest should never have happened.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content 10 Biggest Bad Boy Records Artists of All Time Here's a look at some of the biggest artists in Bad Boy Record's illustrious history.
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Josh Megson 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, September 11, 2026 Following a slow week for hip-hop albums, this Friday appears to be a much more abundant time for releases.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Every Hip-Hop Song In GTA VI's Extended Look The "Grand Theft Auto" series has shouted out hip-hop for a long time, and the "GTA VI" special look on Netflix is no exception.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music John Legend Reacts To Kanye West Saying He Smells Like "Mashed Potatoes" John Legend discussed his former collaborator, Kanye West, during a recent appearance on "Ebro in the Morning."
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Cole Blake 
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Leaks Online And Fans Already Hate It Kanye West will be releasing the official version of "Bully" on Friday, March 27, following months of delays.
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Cole Blake 
Music DJ Akademiks & Adam22 Think Kendrick Lamar Ruined AZ Chike's Album Rollout Adam22 and DJ Akademiks seemed to theorize that Kendrick Lamar pulled his feature from AZ Chike's "No Rest For The Wicked."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Snoop Dogg Drops Off New “Gifts” Track In Collaboration With Telegram Snoop Dogg is one of the most influential rap artists in hip hop history. He has sold everything from fireplaces to marijuana.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Police Still Investigating Murder Of Chrisean Rock's Ex Ronny Doe Ronny Doe was killed in what investigators believe was a targeted attack, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Is Takeoff Actually Quavo's Nephew? Since Takeoff's passing, fans have wondered about the Migos' familial relationship. Here's a look at how Quavo and Takeoff are related.
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Josh Megson