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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 Rod Wave is delivering his new album "Don't Look Down" in August, and from there, he will be going on tour across the United States.
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Alexander Cole June 22, 2026 Music The OutKast legend's latest visual project transforms his instrumental EP into a surreal meditation on creativity, connection and the passage of time.
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Aron A. June 19, 2026 Music Following an arrest last Summer, Lil Nas X shied away from the limelight, but now, he is back with an update on his life.
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Alexander Cole June 17, 2026 Music In the aftermath of his commercial flying experience, Rick Ross has decided to make fun of himself on social media.
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Alexander Cole June 17, 2026 Music T.I. is looking to drop off "Kill The King" later this month, and it just so happens to be the final album of his career.
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Alexander Cole June 17, 2026 Music DMX was honored with a street sign in Yonkers, but his son, Xavier, didn't appreciate his mother, Tashera, being excluded from the stage.
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Erika Marie June 15, 2026 Music JAŸ-Z was at the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden last night, and he was signing vinyls beforehand.
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Alexander Cole June 09, 2026 Music Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and with "ICEMAN" on the way, there has been speculation about his next move.
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Alexander Cole April 02, 2026 Music A newly surfaced alleged text from Kanye West from back in 2024 explains the meaning of "Bully" amid fans' heated discussions about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy has been catching flak recently for some family matters but he's stepping up big time for another in grieving.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Jay-Z will be performing back-to-back concerts in celebration of his iconic albums, "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint."
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Cole Blake March 23, 2026
Music Rod Wave Announces "Don't Look Down" Tour: How To Buy Tickets Rod Wave is delivering his new album "Don't Look Down" in August, and from there, he will be going on tour across the United States.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Andre 3000 Expands "7 Piano Sketches" Project With New MUBI Short Film The OutKast legend's latest visual project transforms his instrumental EP into a surreal meditation on creativity, connection and the passage of time.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Nas X Confirms Bipolar Diagnosis, Reveals If New Music Is Coming Following an arrest last Summer, Lil Nas X shied away from the limelight, but now, he is back with an update on his life.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Sneaks Around Costco & AutoZone, Reveals True Value Of Star Island Mansion In the aftermath of his commercial flying experience, Rick Ross has decided to make fun of himself on social media.
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Alexander Cole 
Music T.I. Confirms The Release Date For His Final Album "Kill The King" T.I. is looking to drop off "Kill The King" later this month, and it just so happens to be the final album of his career.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DMX's Ex-Wife Defends Son After He Called Out Rapper's Fiancée At Ceremony DMX was honored with a street sign in Yonkers, but his son, Xavier, didn't appreciate his mother, Tashera, being excluded from the stage.
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Erika Marie 
Music JAŸ-Z Pops Out Courtside At The NBA Finals, Signs Vinyls For Fans JAŸ-Z was at the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden last night, and he was signing vinyls beforehand.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Chris Blake Claims Drake Is Refusing To Drop "ICEMAN" Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and with "ICEMAN" on the way, there has been speculation about his next move.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Reveals The Meaning Behind New Album "Bully" A newly surfaced alleged text from Kanye West from back in 2024 explains the meaning of "Bully" amid fans' heated discussions about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z Reveals Why He Chose Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Amid Drake Beef Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music NBA YoungBoy Covers Funeral Costs For Local 10-Year-Old Girl NBA YoungBoy has been catching flak recently for some family matters but he's stepping up big time for another in grieving.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Jay-Z Fans Left Frustrated With Massive Ticket Queues For His Yankee Stadium Shows Jay-Z will be performing back-to-back concerts in celebration of his iconic albums, "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint."
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Cole Blake