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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 towering feathered costume helped Rihanna steal the spotlight during Barbados’ Grand Kadooment celebration.
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Erika Marie August 04, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks made the comparison not directly because of Rod Wave and Jay-Z's musical talents, but rather due to Rod's business moves.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026 Music Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers.
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Alexander Cole June 24, 2026 Music The surprising release of "All Eyes On Shiest" amid Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane robbery case has resulted in a solid commercial performance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026 Original Content A timeline dissecting the rap sensation's history of run-ins with the law.
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Isaiah Cane October 04, 2020 Music Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive.
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Erika Marie August 07, 2026 Music Future has spent over a decade convincing us that emotional detachment is the ultimate flex. But underneath the toxic king persona is an artist still searching for the unconditional love he claims to want.
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Aron A. July 09, 2026 Music Boosie Badazz seemed to reference Rymir Satterthwaite in a new song snippet, who claims to be Jay-Z's illegitimate son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2026 TV 50 Cent recently trolled the naysayers after his Diddy documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" received Emmy nominations.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2026 Sneakers New sample images explore the long-running story behind Boyz II Men's connection to the iconic Air Jordan 11.
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Ben Atkinson July 22, 2026 Music Chris Brown recently indicated he would challenge the judgement in his dog attack case, and Maria Avila wants his earnings as repayment.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026 Music Vic Mensa gets called out for admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend after his XXXTENTACION diss.
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Aron A. October 12, 2018
Music Rihanna Celebrates Barbados’ Crop Over In Massive Costume A towering feathered costume helped Rihanna steal the spotlight during Barbados’ Grand Kadooment celebration.
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Erika Marie 
Music DJ Akademiks Crowns Rod Wave As "This Generation's Jay-Z" DJ Akademiks made the comparison not directly because of Rod Wave and Jay-Z's musical talents, but rather due to Rod's business moves.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music XXL Officially Unveils Their 2026 Freshman List Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Pooh Shiesty's New Album "All Eyes On Shiest" Tops US Apple Music Chart The surprising release of "All Eyes On Shiest" amid Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane robbery case has resulted in a solid commercial performance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Criminal Record: A Brief History A timeline dissecting the rap sensation's history of run-ins with the law.
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Isaiah Cane 
Music Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Former Photographer’s Lawsuit Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive.
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Erika Marie 
Music Future’s Not Quite Done Being Our Toxic King Future has spent over a decade convincing us that emotional detachment is the ultimate flex. But underneath the toxic king persona is an artist still searching for the unconditional love he claims to want.
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Aron A. 
Music Boosie Badazz Claims He Wasn't Dissing Jay-Z On New Song Boosie Badazz seemed to reference Rymir Satterthwaite in a new song snippet, who claims to be Jay-Z's illegitimate son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Charlamagne Tha God Thinks Diddy Deserves Emmy For 50 Cent Doc 50 Cent recently trolled the naysayers after his Diddy documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" received Emmy nominations.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Sneakers Boyz II Men Shares New Samples Tied To Their Air Jordan 11 Story New sample images explore the long-running story behind Boyz II Men's connection to the iconic Air Jordan 11.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Chris Brown Moves To Block Dog Attack Victim From Collecting Usher Tour Money Chris Brown recently indicated he would challenge the judgement in his dog attack case, and Maria Avila wants his earnings as repayment.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Vic Mensa Called Out For Previously Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend Vic Mensa gets called out for admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend after his XXXTENTACION diss.
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Aron A.