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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. Pop Culture The Cowboys legend called the comparison "pretty scary."
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Ben Mock October 04, 2023 Music Rucci had a lot to say about Tumblr culture, his favorite artists, and even the alcohol
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Alexander Cole February 16, 2022 Music Flatbush Zombies switch things up with an impressive three-song set, holding it down with a new for NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
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Mitch Findlay August 13, 2020 Music Metro Boomin puts his legacy in perspective.
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Mitch Findlay May 30, 2019 Music Akademiks made the comments on his livestream.
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Zachary Horvath May 14, 2024 Music A federal lawsuit claims Ovrkast failed to complete an agreed name change after Outkast raised trademark concerns.
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Erika Marie September 22, 2026 Politics Lil Wayne says he wasn't worried about possible backlash to his decision to pose with Donald Trump.
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Cole Blake April 22, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar is one of the most-nominated artists at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be held in September.
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Cole Blake August 05, 2025 Music Jay-Z delves into his childhood in a new interview with Gayle King.
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Tallie Spencer November 15, 2023 Music More artists added to the iHeartRadio docket.
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Chantilly Post March 08, 2018 Music During a recent interview with "Complex," DJ Swamp Izzo recalled the making of Playboi Carti's album "MUSIC."
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Caroline Fisher April 04, 2025 Music The first-ever collaboration from Polo G and Future is also on our list of must-hear tracks this weekend.
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Hayley Hynes February 18, 2023
Pop Culture Troy Aikman Acknowledges "White JAY-Z" Meme The Cowboys legend called the comparison "pretty scary."
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Ben Mock 
Music Rucci Talks His Favorite Rappers, Alcohol, & Social Media Platforms On "Top 5s" Rucci had a lot to say about Tumblr culture, his favorite artists, and even the alcohol
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Alexander Cole 
Music Flatbush Zombies Bring Energy To NPR Tiny Desk Concert Flatbush Zombies switch things up with an impressive three-song set, holding it down with a new for NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Metro Boomin Stakes His Claim In Hip-Hop History: "Rap Game Phil Jackson" Metro Boomin puts his legacy in perspective.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music DJ Akademiks Responds To Rape Lawsuit, Implies Big Institutions Are Out To Get Him Akademiks made the comments on his livestream.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Outkast Takes Ovrkast To Court Over Rap Name Dispute A federal lawsuit claims Ovrkast failed to complete an agreed name change after Outkast raised trademark concerns.
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Erika Marie 
Politics Lil Wayne Explains The Backstory Of His Infamous Donald Trump Photo Lil Wayne says he wasn't worried about possible backlash to his decision to pose with Donald Trump.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates The VMAs With 10 Nominations Kendrick Lamar is one of the most-nominated artists at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be held in September.
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Cole Blake 
Music Jay-Z Said His 6th Grade Teacher Was Amazed By His Exceptional Reading Abilities Jay-Z delves into his childhood in a new interview with Gayle King.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Eminem, G-Eazy, Kehlani & N.E.R.D Set To Perform At iHeartRadio Music Awards More artists added to the iHeartRadio docket.
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Chantilly Post 
Music Playboi Carti & DJ Swamp Izzo Worked On “MUSIC” Until The Moment It Dropped During a recent interview with "Complex," DJ Swamp Izzo recalled the making of Playboi Carti's album "MUSIC."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Key Glock Puts In "Work" On Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist: Stream The first-ever collaboration from Polo G and Future is also on our list of must-hear tracks this weekend.
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Hayley Hynes