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.

Today | Week | Month | Year | All Time

Music Trae Tha Truth Turns Himself In For Assault Charges Stemming From Z-Ro Altercation On December 29, Trae Tha Truth turned himself into Houston authorities for assault charges related to his altercation with Z-Ro in August. He is currently out on bail. By Joshua Robinson December 30, 2022
Music Cardi B Says Her Next Album Is Dropping In 2022 Cardi B provides fans with an update on her upcoming album. By Cole Blake December 14, 2021
Music Dame Dash Claims Jay-Z Is Nowhere Near The Same Level As Kanye West Dame Dash continues to hate on Jay-Z following his three successful shows at Yankee Stadium from over the weekend. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music French Montana Unveils "Mac & Cheese 5" Cover Art The Moroccan-American rapper's new artwork for this project, dropping January 5, harkens back to his country's flag. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2023
Reviews 50 Cent Brings “Final Lap Tour” Lite To Canadian Festival Circuit; Killer Mike Takes It To Church: FEQ Recap The combined forces of Killer Mike and 50 Cent transcended borders and language barriers during their recent performance in Quebec City. By Aron A. July 08, 2024
Music Madlib Shares Fundraising Campaign After Losing His Home Due To L.A. Wildfires An organization founded by his manager will help his family rebuild through donations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 13, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Labels Herself Donald Trump’s “Number One Fan” Today, Nicki Minaj spoke at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., where she commended Donald Trump. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
TV Drake Blesses Kai Cenat's Streamer University Students With An OVO Care Package Kai Cenat officially started Streamer University last night, and as it turns out, Drake was there to offer up a care package. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music EarthGang Tease New "Ghetto Gods" Album Snippet EarthGang shares a promising update on "Ghetto Gods," confirming the JetsonMade and Olu-produced "All Eyes on Me." By Mitch Findlay March 31, 2021
Music The Game Defends Nicki Minaj Amid Grammys Snub As trolls target the Rap icon, her peers aren't having it. By Erika Marie November 16, 2022
Music Kanye West, Taylor Swift & More Got Grammy Nods Due To Last-Minute Rule Change Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, SZA, and Baby Keem also reportedly benefitted from the Recording Academy's decision to expand top award categories. By Joshua Robinson November 25, 2021
Music 2 Chainz's Son Claims "W Rizz" After Getting Latto's Number Latto told 2 Chainz's son to text her to make sure she didn't lose his number, and he was very happy to tell his dad about it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2024