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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 12-year-old North West continues to show off her musical abilities online, leaving social media users divided.
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Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026 Music We're taking a look at how Fugees member Lauryn Hill disappeared from a place of electric stardom after "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
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Caleb Hardy June 05, 2023 Original Content With the help of his wife, Fat, Tobe Nwigwe has set himself apart from his contemporaries with a unique sound and image.
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Wyatt Westlake May 25, 2023 Music Kanye West is seemingly dropping his new album "Bully" in chunks, and he also has an upcoming Yeezy Season performance in Slovakia.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025 Music She voiced hope that Landfair continues finding peace, clarity, and accountability as she processes her past.
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Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026 Music This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025 Music Ksoo was charged with first-degree murder of fellow Florida rapper Lil' Buck over an alleged diss track and gang rivalry.
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Zachary Horvath September 09, 2025 Music Gucci Mane has been criticized for his alleged handling of the Pooh Shiesty situation, although this weekend, the artist received support.
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Alexander Cole May 25, 2026 Music Kanye West announced the concert on Tuesday, as he continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully."
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Cole Blake February 10, 2026 Music Cardi B is gearing up to drop her latest single "Imaginary Players," and fans believe it'll sample the classic Jay-Z track.
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Devin Morton August 12, 2025 Tech Kanye West has toyed with cryptocurrency initiatives before, but this represents his biggest and riskiest leap yet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2025 Music Drew Dixon has released a documentary reflecting on her time in the music. She accused Russell Simmons & L.A. Reid of sexually assaulted.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 07, 2025
Music North West Ignites Debate With Latest Song Snippet 12-year-old North West continues to show off her musical abilities online, leaving social media users divided.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music What Happened To Lauryn Hill? A Timeless Icon We're taking a look at how Fugees member Lauryn Hill disappeared from a place of electric stardom after "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
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Caleb Hardy 
Original Content Who Are Tobe Nwigwe & His Wife Martica "Fat"? With the help of his wife, Fat, Tobe Nwigwe has set himself apart from his contemporaries with a unique sound and image.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music Kanye West Announces South Korean Concert Amid "Bully" Delay Kanye West is seemingly dropping his new album "Bully" in chunks, and he also has an upcoming Yeezy Season performance in Slovakia.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Sparkle Speaks Out After Niece Reshona Landfair Alleges She Helped Facilitate R. Kelly Abuse She voiced hope that Landfair continues finding peace, clarity, and accountability as she processes her past.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music YNW Melly Secures New Lawyers Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ksoo Issues Message About Rats In The Rap Game Amid Murder Conviction Ksoo was charged with first-degree murder of fellow Florida rapper Lil' Buck over an alleged diss track and gang rivalry.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Gucci Mane Shown Love At Birthday Bash ATL 2026 Amid Pooh Shiesty Case Gucci Mane has been criticized for his alleged handling of the Pooh Shiesty situation, although this weekend, the artist received support.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Announces First European Concert Since 2014 Kanye West announced the concert on Tuesday, as he continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully."
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Cole Blake 
Music Fans Speculate That Cardi B's Upcoming Single Samples A Classic Jay-Z Track Cardi B is gearing up to drop her latest single "Imaginary Players," and fans believe it'll sample the classic Jay-Z track.
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Devin Morton 
Tech Kanye West's New Crypto Coin Rises And Crashes Within Hours Kanye West has toyed with cryptocurrency initiatives before, but this represents his biggest and riskiest leap yet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drew Dixon Claims L.A. Reid Blocked Her From Signing Kanye West & John Legend Ahead Of Sexual Assault Trial Drew Dixon has released a documentary reflecting on her time in the music. She accused Russell Simmons & L.A. Reid of sexually assaulted.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul