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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 A$AP Rocky spoke to Jason Lee recently, and it was here that he offered his take on FERG's decision to change his name.
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Alexander Cole August 05, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026 Politics After an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, some folks think Drake's "ICEMAN" sounds insensitive, whereas others defend it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026 Music Today, Doechii surprised her supporters with a new song and accompanying music video featuring SZA, "girl, get up."
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Caroline Fisher December 30, 2025 Music EsDeeKid is climbing up the Spotify charts after teaming up with Timothée Chalamet on a remix of "4 Raws."
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Cole Blake December 23, 2025 Relationships There has been a lot of back-and-forth between Rich The Kid, Tori Brixx, and Summer Walker. Now, Rico Recklezz is chiming in.
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Zachary Horvath November 24, 2025 Music Joe Budden's girlfriend Shadée Monqiue was in the studio for a recent episode of his podcast, and didn't like what she was hearing.
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Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar will seemingly continue his reign of pop culture dominance by producing an original film with Dave Free.
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Elias Andrews March 05, 2025 Relationships Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell have caused a stir for several months now and the former is finally answering the burning question.
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Zachary Horvath February 26, 2025 Music Playboi Carti already expanded the long-awaited "MUSIC" with his earlier string of singles plus the extra track "FOMDJ."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025 Music Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 Music A former Death Row signee has accused Spotify of turning a blind eye to fraudulent practices.
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Aron A. November 04, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Admits He Was Heartbroken Over FERG's Name Change A$AP Rocky spoke to Jason Lee recently, and it was here that he offered his take on FERG's decision to change his name.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Obliterates J. Cole's New Song "Disc 2 Track 2" And His Artistry DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Drake's "ICEMAN" Album Title Under Scrutiny Following ICE Shootings After an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, some folks think Drake's "ICEMAN" sounds insensitive, whereas others defend it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Doechii Confronts Industry Plant Rumors On New Song With SZA Today, Doechii surprised her supporters with a new song and accompanying music video featuring SZA, "girl, get up."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music EsDeeKid Passes Michael Jackson In Daily Streams On Spotify EsDeeKid is climbing up the Spotify charts after teaming up with Timothée Chalamet on a remix of "4 Raws."
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Cole Blake 
Relationships Rico Recklezz Claims Rich The Kid Was Paying Summer Walker's Bills There has been a lot of back-and-forth between Rich The Kid, Tori Brixx, and Summer Walker. Now, Rico Recklezz is chiming in.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Joe Budden’s Girlfriend Checks Emanny For Insinuating He Cheats Joe Budden's girlfriend Shadée Monqiue was in the studio for a recent episode of his podcast, and didn't like what she was hearing.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kendrick Lamar Reveals Title And Release Date For Upcoming Film Kendrick Lamar will seemingly continue his reign of pop culture dominance by producing an original film with Dave Free.
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Elias Andrews 
Relationships Coco Jones Finally Addresses The Rampant Donovan Mitchell Dating Rumors Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell have caused a stir for several months now and the former is finally answering the burning question.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Playboi Carti Officially Stays At Billboard No. 1 After Killer Second Week For New Album "MUSIC" Playboi Carti already expanded the long-awaited "MUSIC" with his earlier string of singles plus the extra track "FOMDJ."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ms. Lauryn Hill Delivers Empowering Speech After Being Honored by Nas, Doja Cat, Common, & More At The BET Awards Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Botted Billions Of Streams? Breaking Down RBX’s Lawsuit Against Spotify Over Fraudulent Streams A former Death Row signee has accused Spotify of turning a blind eye to fraudulent practices.
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Aron A.