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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. Original Content Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on.
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Deja Goode January 13, 2021 Original Content Yella Beezy breaks down his Texas origins, his family life, new music with Gunna, Mulatto, and more, for our new episode of "On the Come Up."
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Aron A. November 05, 2020 Original Content Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more.
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Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021 Music Wayno recently called out Drake for his participation in a 20v1, and now, the megastar is clapping back the one way he knows how.
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Alexander Cole August 11, 2026 Music According to U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally, Bricc Baby and others were arrested in an attempt “to make our communities safer."
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Elias Andrews March 18, 2025 Streetwear The color coordination, the shimmering jewels, the confidence... this Chicago drill star had few reasons not to feel himself.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2023 Music Earlier this month, Lil Boat denied dissing the "Just Wanna Rock" hitmaker, accusing fans of attempting to start beef.
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Hayley Hynes October 17, 2023 Music Explore Chad Hugo's influential music career as part of The Neptunes, his ventures into production, and his substantial net worth.
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Rain Adams February 23, 2024 Music The members of the West Coast collaborative are still making waves today.
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Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Who Is Erica Banks? Everything To Know About The "Buss It" Rapper Erica Banks is 1501 Entertainment's latest star and has reached a new level of fame following the #BussItChallenge.
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Deja Goode 
Original Content Yella Beezy Details Life In Oak Cliff, Being A Rapper Dad, New Music With Mulatto, Gunna & More Yella Beezy breaks down his Texas origins, his family life, new music with Gunna, Mulatto, and more, for our new episode of "On the Come Up."
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Aron A. 
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Drake Calls Out Wayno On Social Media Following 20v1 Criticism Wayno recently called out Drake for his participation in a 20v1, and now, the megastar is clapping back the one way he knows how.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Bricc Baby & Others Reportedly Arrested In Gang Takedown As Authorities Search For Big U According to U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally, Bricc Baby and others were arrested in an attempt “to make our communities safer."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jess Hilarious Crashes Out On Breakfast Club Co-Hosts In Seething IG Rant The Breakfast Club has had its share of controversies, but Jess Hilarious upped the ante with her aggressive comments.
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Elias Andrews 
Streetwear Lil Durk Flexes Louis Vuitton Outfit Worth $40K The color coordination, the shimmering jewels, the confidence... this Chicago drill star had few reasons not to feel himself.
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Music Did Lil Yachty Diss Lil Uzi Vert? Alleged Uncensored Leak Says Yes Earlier this month, Lil Boat denied dissing the "Just Wanna Rock" hitmaker, accusing fans of attempting to start beef.
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Hayley Hynes 
Music Chad Hugo Net Worth 2024: What Is The Neptunes Icon Worth? Explore Chad Hugo's influential music career as part of The Neptunes, his ventures into production, and his substantial net worth.
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Rain Adams 
Music Strong Arm Steady: Where Are They Now? The members of the West Coast collaborative are still making waves today.
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Demi Phillips 
Relationships Hitmaka Speaks On Tink Drama, Confirms Split Hitmaka says he and Tink are breaking up.
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Cole Blake