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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 took home a big win at the BET Awards, although some feel as though the award is misplaced.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 Music If Drake really is dropping "ICEMAN" this year, then his numbers by the end of 2025 will look even more impressive than expected.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2025 Music Jim Jones was upset with Tony Yayo for speaking on Memphis Bleek's relationship with Jay-Z during a recent interview.
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Cole Blake October 15, 2025 Music Whether positively or negatively, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" made fans look at Drake's whole artistry and predict his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music Drake has previously spoken out about his dislike of the term "tricking," a conversation Victoria Monét also chimed in on.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026 Relationships It's been a big weekend for 21 Savage.
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Aron A. May 21, 2026 Music Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music Could Ye break Zach Bryan's record?
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Aron A. May 29, 2026 Relationships Jhené Aiko's new album "Westside Whimsy" has a few lines that some interpreted as shots at Big Sean.
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Aron A. September 11, 2026 Music SZA has worked with artists of all kinds, but she's apparently got a joint album ready with an exciting fresh face.
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Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026 Music Baby Keem will embark on a tour for his new album "Ca$ino" later this year, which should be a very fun trek.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2026 Music Supa Peach recently accused Jayda Cheaves of pursuing Lil Baby despite his alleged fling with her former friend, Emily Huff.
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Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Male Hip-Hop Artist At The BET Awards, And Some Fans Are Confused Kendrick Lamar took home a big win at the BET Awards, although some feel as though the award is misplaced.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Hits 16 Billion Spotify Streams In 2025 As Rapper With Most Daily Streams If Drake really is dropping "ICEMAN" this year, then his numbers by the end of 2025 will look even more impressive than expected.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jim Jones Goes Off On Tony Yayo And Says He Needs 50 Cent To Take Care Of Him Jim Jones was upset with Tony Yayo for speaking on Memphis Bleek's relationship with Jay-Z during a recent interview.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake's Three New Albums Lead To Uproarious Fan Reactions Whether positively or negatively, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" made fans look at Drake's whole artistry and predict his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Reacts To Victoria Monét's Comments About "Tricking" Drake has previously spoken out about his dislike of the term "tricking," a conversation Victoria Monét also chimed in on.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships 21 Savage Shares Photo Of His & Latto’s Newborn Baby In Arsenal Gear It's been a big weekend for 21 Savage.
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Aron A. 
Music Jury In Lil Durk Trial Shown "Slide For King Von" Messages On Social Media Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West’s Concert In Istanbul Might Be The Biggest Stadium Show Ever Could Ye break Zach Bryan's record?
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Aron A. 
Relationships Jhené Aiko Shuts Down Rumors That She Dissed Big Sean On “Westside Whimsey” Jhené Aiko's new album "Westside Whimsy" has a few lines that some interpreted as shots at Big Sean.
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Aron A. 
Music SZA Teases Collab Album, And You'll Never Guess Who It's With SZA has worked with artists of all kinds, but she's apparently got a joint album ready with an exciting fresh face.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Baby Keem's "Ca$ino" Has Strong First Week On Spotify Amid Sales Projections Baby Keem will embark on a tour for his new album "Ca$ino" later this year, which should be a very fun trek.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jayda Cheaves’ Ex-Friend Emily Huff Alleges She Backdoored Her For Lil Baby Supa Peach recently accused Jayda Cheaves of pursuing Lil Baby despite his alleged fling with her former friend, Emily Huff.
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Caroline Fisher