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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 Production is underway on Wrong Number, giving Kid Cudi another major film role as he builds out his film career.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music A$AP Rocky found himself back in Sweden on Monday, years after his situation where he was kept in custody by authorities.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Streetwear The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson August 25, 2026 Original Content Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff July 01, 2026 Music A new snippet from "Dillagence 2."
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Aron A. August 24, 2026 Music A hospital visit has sidelined Kehlani for two shows, though she says the tour is expected to resume in Virginia.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music The Game just put out "The Documentary 3," and there are plenty of bars about Drake and Kendrick Lamar on there.
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Alexander Cole August 21, 2026 Politics Ed Sheeran called out "systemic injustice" in Gaza after Macklemore's advocacy and called the October 7 attacks "horrific."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026 Music Yung Miami is having a good summer thanks to the success of "Spend Dat," and she is ready to give people her new album.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Music Drake's "ICEMAN" has been garnering some major sales since its release back in May, and the fans continue to support it.
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Alexander Cole June 25, 2026 Music King Combs has been one of Diddy's most outspoken children during this time and he thinks there's a chance his pops will be home soon.
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Zachary Horvath November 24, 2025 Music Rick Ross is trying to troll amid 50 Cent's Verzuz pop-out and his G-Unit Reebok relaunch selling out quick.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Pop Culture Kid Cudi To Direct And Star In New Horror Thriller “Wrong Number” Production is underway on Wrong Number, giving Kid Cudi another major film role as he builds out his film career.
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Erika Marie 
Music A$AP Rocky Returns To Sweden Years After Infamous Arrest A$AP Rocky found himself back in Sweden on Monday, years after his situation where he was kept in custody by authorities.
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Alexander Cole 
Streetwear JAY-Z's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Lands In London This Week The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson 
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2026 So Far Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Busta Rhymes Previews D’Angelo Collab In Hype Williams-Directed Video A new snippet from "Dillagence 2."
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Aron A. 
Music Kehlani Pauses Tour After Hospital Visit A hospital visit has sidelined Kehlani for two shows, though she says the tour is expected to resume in Virginia.
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Erika Marie 
Music The Game Addresses Kendrick Lamar Multiple Times On "The Documentary III" The Game just put out "The Documentary 3," and there are plenty of bars about Drake and Kendrick Lamar on there.
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Alexander Cole 
Politics Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy In First Show Since Rapper's Removal Ed Sheeran called out "systemic injustice" in Gaza after Macklemore's advocacy and called the October 7 attacks "horrific."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Yung Miami Has A Warning For Her Doubters Ahead Of Debut Solo Album Yung Miami is having a good summer thanks to the success of "Spend Dat," and she is ready to give people her new album.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Topples Don Toliver As "ICEMAN" Becomes The Best Selling Rap Album Of 2026 Drake's "ICEMAN" has been garnering some major sales since its release back in May, and the fans continue to support it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music King Combs Has His "Fingers Crossed" For Diddy's Early Release King Combs has been one of Diddy's most outspoken children during this time and he thinks there's a chance his pops will be home soon.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Rick Ross Tries To Downplay 50 Cent's Success With Verzuz & G-Unit Reeboks Rick Ross is trying to troll amid 50 Cent's Verzuz pop-out and his G-Unit Reebok relaunch selling out quick.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares