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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 As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tupac's undisputed masterpiece, it's time to examine how aspects of Tupac's attitude have been adopted by countless artists that have followed in his wake.
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Robert Blair February 13, 2021 Original Content Five years after the release of Young Thug's "Barter 6," we reflect on how the project set up Thug for stardom.
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Rose Lilah April 16, 2020 Original Content Expand your horizons with this rundown of some of the UK's most essential talents
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Robert Blair May 09, 2019 Music More details on YBN Almighty Jay's baby mother has emerged.
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Aron A. November 26, 2018 Original Content Soulja Boy's mazy career ought to be a picture show.
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Devin Ch December 20, 2018 Music Playboi Carti is trying out a dramatic new look.
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Alex Zidel January 16, 2019 Original Content A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto.
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Anders Marshall November 30, 2017 Music It's really just one letter away from sexy.
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Aron A. July 06, 2018 Reviews A handy guide to help you listen to Chris Brown's ambitious new album, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon."
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E Gadsby November 12, 2017 Music Drake soundtracks your summer 17'.
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Mitch Findlay June 22, 2017 Music 50 Cent served as an executive producer on Netflix's new documentary about Diddy, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Cole Blake December 17, 2025 Relationships Dame Dash says Aaliyah contacted him about the plane shortly before the crash that killed her and eight others.
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Original Content Tupac Lives: How The Rapper's Attitude Shaped A Hip-Hop Mindset As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tupac's undisputed masterpiece, it's time to examine how aspects of Tupac's attitude have been adopted by countless artists that have followed in his wake.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content Young Thug's "Barter 6" Unlocked His Next Level Five years after the release of Young Thug's "Barter 6," we reflect on how the project set up Thug for stardom.
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Rose Lilah 
Original Content UK Artist Recommendations Based On American Rappers You Like Expand your horizons with this rundown of some of the UK's most essential talents
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Robert Blair 
Music YBN Almighty Jay Knocked Up Baby Mama Before Dating Black Chyna: Report More details on YBN Almighty Jay's baby mother has emerged.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Soulja Boy Is The Rap Game's Misunderstood Pioneer Soulja Boy's mazy career ought to be a picture show.
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Devin Ch 
Music Playboi Carti Debuts Blond Hair During Off-White Fashion Show Playboi Carti is trying out a dramatic new look.
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Alex Zidel 
Original Content 10 Toronto Rappers To Watch A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto.
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Anders Marshall 
Music Young Thug Reveals Why He Changed His Name To "SEX" It's really just one letter away from sexy.
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Aron A. 
Reviews Chris Brown's "Heartbreak On A Full Moon:" A Complete Guide A handy guide to help you listen to Chris Brown's ambitious new album, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon."
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E Gadsby 
Music Top 15 Drake Summer Songs Drake soundtracks your summer 17'.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music 50 Cent Tells Dr. Umar To "Shut Up" Over "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" Criticism 50 Cent served as an executive producer on Netflix's new documentary about Diddy, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Cole Blake 
Relationships Dame Dash Recalls Aaliyah’s Final Text Before Fatal Flight Dame Dash says Aaliyah contacted him about the plane shortly before the crash that killed her and eight others.
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Erika Marie