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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 Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" has been dominant all year long, breaking Billboard records in the process.
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Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025 Music Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album.
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Aron A. November 22, 2024 Music The fascinating rise of Tory Lanez, his notable music career, entrepreneurial ventures, and the secrets behind his million-dollar net worth.
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Jake Skudder February 17, 2024 Music Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard.
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Cole Blake December 02, 2025 Music Four years ago today, 23-year-old Madison Dubiski lost her life in a deadly crowd crush at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.
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Caroline Fisher November 05, 2025 Music J. Cole is preparing to embark on a 54-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026 Music Saweetie recently sat down with Nessa Diab on Hot 97’s "Nessa On Air" and discussed the roadblocks she's faced in her career.
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Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025 Music Rest in peace, D'Angelo!
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Tallie Spencer November 13, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar laid it out on the intro to his new album "GNX." Here's a full breakdown of the lyrics.
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Aron A. November 25, 2024 Music Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation, and the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women are pushing back against Ye's upcoming concert.
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Aron A. June 14, 2026 Music Cardi B will be performing in New York City, Houston, Atlanta, and more cities in the coming months as part of her "Little Miss Drama" tour.
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Cole Blake March 02, 2026 Music Today, Diddy was asked to confirm his decision not to testify in his own federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
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Caroline Fisher June 24, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" Cracks Top 5 Of Billboard's Top Summer Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" has been dominant all year long, breaking Billboard records in the process.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Full Credits: SZA, Mustard, Roddy Ricch & More Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album.
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Aron A. 
Music Tory Lanez Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Artist The fascinating rise of Tory Lanez, his notable music career, entrepreneurial ventures, and the secrets behind his million-dollar net worth.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard's Top Rap Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard.
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Cole Blake 
Music Astroworld Crowd Crush Survivor Recalls His Sister’s Tragic Death Four years ago today, 23-year-old Madison Dubiski lost her life in a deadly crowd crush at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour Presale Draws Thousands Of Fans J. Cole is preparing to embark on a 54-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Saweetie Pops Off Over The Virality Of Her "Pretty Punishment" Comments Saweetie recently sat down with Nessa Diab on Hot 97’s "Nessa On Air" and discussed the roadblocks she's faced in her career.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music D’Angelo’s Son Swayvo Twain Opens Up About Their Final Moments Together Rest in peace, D'Angelo!
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Kendrick Lamar “wacced out murals” Lyric Breakdown Kendrick Lamar laid it out on the intro to his new album "GNX." Here's a full breakdown of the lyrics.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West Tampa Concerts Face Protests From Florida Jewish Organizations Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation, and the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women are pushing back against Ye's upcoming concert.
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Aron A. 
Music Cardi B Fires Back At Critics Of Her “Little Miss Drama" Tour Cardi B will be performing in New York City, Houston, Atlanta, and more cities in the coming months as part of her "Little Miss Drama" tour.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy Breaks His Silence Amid Sex Trafficking Trial To Thank Judge Today, Diddy was asked to confirm his decision not to testify in his own federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
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Caroline Fisher