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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's recent appearance on Jhene Aiko's new album has fans divided over his R&B sensibilities.
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Aron A. September 11, 2026 Music DJ Vlad confirmed to Sneako that he doesn't actually believe Jay-Z and Roc Nation manipulated Tory Lanez's Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026 Music Jha Jha was lovingly referred to as "The First Lady of Dipset" by fans, and she also worked extensively with ByrdGang.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026 Music A$AP Rocky was reportedly already off to a great start sales wise for "Don't Be Dumb" and these early projections all but confirm that.
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Zachary Horvath January 19, 2026 Music The 22-year-old rapper was fatally shot at a gas station in Chicago.
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Aron A. September 15, 2026 Music While 50 Cent maybe didn't intend to shade the "Let's Rap About It" podcast hosts with his new post, he certainly sought to scare his haters.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025 Music Drake's three new albums "ICEMAN," "HABIBTI," and "MAID OF HONOUR" were all released under the UMG umbrella, the parent label he's suing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music French Montana's "Unforgettable" is what ultimately helped him take the win home.
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Tallie Spencer May 07, 2026 Music Drake's "HABIBTI (FOMO)" features four new tracks, including a Don Toliver-assisted "Choosin' Texas" interpolation and another Don collab.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026 Music Not everyone loved Kanye West's recent shows, but hardcore Ye fans couldn't be happier with how they turned out.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026 Music Drake's "FOMO" livestream is going down tonight, and we have all the details on how to watch this not so short film.
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Alexander Cole September 15, 2026 Music AZ Chike is dropping "No Rest For The Wicked" on September 18, and fans want to know where the Kendrick Lamar tracklist is.
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Alexander Cole September 14, 2026