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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. Sports The New York Knicks are NBA champions and hip-hop is celebrating the occasion with its very own parade float.
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Alexander Cole June 18, 2026 Music Drake's "ICEMAN" recently overtook Olivia Rodrigo's new album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" on Apple Music.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2026 Music Nine Vicious denied Young Thug's claim to PlaqueBoyMax that he resigned Nine to YSL for millions of dollars.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2026 Music Eve appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk today as the famous publication pays homage to BET's influence for Black Music Month.
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Alexander Cole June 16, 2026 Music It appears that Kodak Black is a free agent.
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Erika Marie June 17, 2026 Music Tay Keith has reportedly passed away at the age of 29.
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Aron A. June 19, 2026 Sports After a viral video showing Teyana Taylor being denied access to the court following the Knicks' win, she's clarifying what happened.
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Erika Marie June 17, 2026 Music Tyler, The Creator addresses the speculation.
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Aron A. June 16, 2026 Music Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026 Original Content Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists.
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Erika Marie June 15, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj says the Secret Society "could" actually be a thing.
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Aron A. June 16, 2026
Sports New York Knicks Championship Parade Features A Hip-Hop Float With Numerous Legends The New York Knicks are NBA champions and hip-hop is celebrating the occasion with its very own parade float.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's "ICEMAN" Reclaims Number One Spot On US Apple Music Drake's "ICEMAN" recently overtook Olivia Rodrigo's new album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" on Apple Music.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Young Thug Announces YSL Compilation Album Amid Nine Vicious Drama Nine Vicious denied Young Thug's claim to PlaqueBoyMax that he resigned Nine to YSL for millions of dollars.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Eve Delivers A Phenomenal Tiny Desk Performance Eve appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk today as the famous publication pays homage to BET's influence for Black Music Month.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kodak Black Says He’s Officially Independent It appears that Kodak Black is a free agent.
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Aron A. 
Music Verzuz Gears Up For B2K & Pretty Ricky
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Erika Marie 
Music Akademiks Mourns Tay Keith In Emotional Instagram Post Tay Keith has reportedly passed away at the age of 29.
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Aron A. 
Sports Teyana Taylor Explains Tense Moment With Security At Knicks Game After a viral video showing Teyana Taylor being denied access to the court following the Knicks' win, she's clarifying what happened.
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Erika Marie 
Music Tyler The Creator Denies Plans To Release A Jazz Album Tyler, The Creator addresses the speculation.
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Aron A. 
Music Jay-Z Unveils Upcoming Pop-Ups In New York City For "Reasonable Doubt's" 30th Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nicki Minaj Doesn't Deny That The Illuminati Exists Nicki Minaj says the Secret Society "could" actually be a thing.
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Aron A.