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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 Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity.
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Aron A. May 15, 2026 Music Akademiks was trying to power through the three new albums that Drake released last night.
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Aron A. May 15, 2026 Music Charlamagne Tha God reacted to Drake's "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" by speaking on Kendrick Lamar's victorious battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music Rick Ross has had a lot to say about his Drake beef as of late, and he's extending his disdainful trolls to OVO fans like Rory and Mal.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music Drake dropped not one, not two, but three albums last night, and Spotify was having a tough time keeping up with the demand.
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Alexander Cole May 15, 2026 Music Rick Ross continues to speak on his beef with Drake.
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Tallie Spencer May 14, 2026 Music Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Sneakers Tony Yayo confirmed on The Real Report podcast that the G-Unit x Reebok sneaker is returning, with a release reportedly expected soon.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Music Chance the Rapper is going on a 10-year anniversary tour to celebrate his groundbreaking mixtape, "Coloring Book."
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Alexander Cole May 14, 2026 Music A leaked Drake song called "1 AM In Albany" made the rounds on social media last night, and it has left fans in awe.
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Alexander Cole May 14, 2026 Music Drake took some shots at Joe Budden on "1 AM In Albany," and the retired rapper has since given a response.
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Alexander Cole May 14, 2026 Sneakers Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026
Music “ICEMAN” Episode 4 Is Drake’s Greatest Homage To Toronto Since “Views” Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity.
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Aron A. 
Music Akademiks Can Barely Keep His Eyes Open During Drake's “Habibti” Listening Session Akademiks was trying to power through the three new albums that Drake released last night.
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Aron A. 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Explains Kendrick Lamar's Role In Drake's New Albums Charlamagne Tha God reacted to Drake's "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" by speaking on Kendrick Lamar's victorious battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rick Ross Calls Drake "Washed" And Disses Rory & Mal For "Glazing" Him Rick Ross has had a lot to say about his Drake beef as of late, and he's extending his disdainful trolls to OVO fans like Rory and Mal.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake's Three New Albums Completely Crashed Spotify Drake dropped not one, not two, but three albums last night, and Spotify was having a tough time keeping up with the demand.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Believes Drake Will Eventually Move Past Their Fallout Rick Ross continues to speak on his beef with Drake.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Rolling Loud Is What Happens When Everything Becomes Content Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. 
Sneakers Tony Yayo Just Confirmed The Return Of G-Unit x Reebok Sneakers Tony Yayo confirmed on The Real Report podcast that the G-Unit x Reebok sneaker is returning, with a release reportedly expected soon.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Chance The Rapper Officially Announces Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour: How To Cop Tickets Chance the Rapper is going on a 10-year anniversary tour to celebrate his groundbreaking mixtape, "Coloring Book."
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Alexander Cole 
Music Social Media Reacts To Drake's "1 AM In Albany:" The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly A leaked Drake song called "1 AM In Albany" made the rounds on social media last night, and it has left fans in awe.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Joe Budden Responds To Drake Claiming He Slept With Joe's Girlfriend Drake took some shots at Joe Budden on "1 AM In Albany," and the retired rapper has since given a response.
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Alexander Cole 
Sneakers Destroy Lonely Is The Latest Artist To Join Reebok's Born Classic Campaign Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson