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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 Ahead of his performance at Essence Festival, Big Daddy Kane discusses the importance of honoring Hip-Hop legends, his appreciation for J. Cole and Conway, and what he hopes hip-hop will accomplish in the next 50 years.
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Lavender Alexandria June 28, 2023 Music Meek Mill says he knew Lola Brooke was a star from the moment he saw her.
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Aron A. June 28, 2023 Music Kendrick teased fans once again with videos of him in the studio.
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Original Content Big Daddy Kane Wants The Legends To Shine At Essence Festival: On Preserving The Culture, Melle Mel & The Most Important Hip-Hop Album Ahead of his performance at Essence Festival, Big Daddy Kane discusses the importance of honoring Hip-Hop legends, his appreciation for J. Cole and Conway, and what he hopes hip-hop will accomplish in the next 50 years.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Wayne Set To Receive BMI Icon Award For 2023 Lil Wayne will be the newest recipient of BMI's Icon Award.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Rappers Like Biggie Smalls: Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, The Game And More Explore the enduring legacy of Biggie Smalls in hip-hop through the lens of artists like Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, The Game, and Big Pun.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Erica Banks Claims 1501 Owes Her Money In New Snippet Erica Banks may be separated from her label 1501 Certified.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Rob49: Crafting A New Rap Legacy The New Orleans export keeps rising despite the odds.
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Demi Phillips 
Pop Culture Jay-Z & Alicia Keys' "Empire State Of Mind" Has Gone 9X Platinum Jay-Z's love of New York City is reciprocal, based on the huge numbers.
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Jake Lyda 
Music Doja Cat Creeps Fans Out With IG Video Ahead Of New Album Doja Cat shared an ominous video on Instagram, Wednesday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Spotted Filming Music Video For Young Thug Song Drake is working on a new music video from Young Thug's album.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Meek Mill Praises Lola Brooke's Star Potential After She Raps "Dreams & Nightmares" Meek Mill says he knew Lola Brooke was a star from the moment he saw her.
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Aron A. 
Music Kendrick Lamar Posts New Videos From The Studio Kendrick teased fans once again with videos of him in the studio.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Jay Rock Says New Album Is All Hits: "No Skips" Jay Rock of course would never diss any of his own tracks.
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Jake Lyda 
Music Snoop Dogg Reacts To Death Row Winning BET's "Best Rap Crew Of All Time" Tournament Snoop Dogg thanked BET after Death Row won its "Best Rap Crew Of All Time" tournament.
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Cole Blake