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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 After delivering back-to-back standout verses on ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" and Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX," AZ Chike has solidified himself as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting rap voices. He shares a hilarious story about the now-famous group photo from Kendrick’s The Pop Out, his initial fear of signing a record deal, and gaining support of West Coast legends.
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Aron A. March 27, 2025 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Delve into Cole Bennett's rise to success, detailing Lyrical Lemonade, music videos, and collaborations
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Axl Banks February 15, 2024 Music From close collaborators to their fall out, we're exploring the highs and lows of Drake and Future's relationship.
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Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 09, 2024 Music Video started making the rounds earlier this week.
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Lavender Alexandria November 15, 2023 Music Polo G might retire after dropping "Hood Poet."
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Caroline Fisher August 19, 2023 Music Master P says his focus is on No Limit's role in the upcoming tour, leaving questions about Lil Wayne unanswered.
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Erika Marie July 27, 2026 Music The East Bay, California rapper is widely considered to be a west coast icon for his deep influence on the Bay Area hyphy scene.
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Wyatt Westlake June 27, 2023 Music Playing an instrumental role in blending the worlds of rock and hip-hop, we're looking into the career of Cypress Hill lead B-Real.
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Caleb Hardy June 05, 2023 Music Some fans still believe in the myth that one can sell their soul.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2024 Music Tyrese says someone in Doja Cat's life needs to "love her into a better self.”
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Cole Blake August 07, 2023 Original Content It’s been years since many fans heard from iLoveMakonnen. The “Tuesday” hitmaker returns with a candid conversation, opening up about loss, viral moments, Drake, OVO, and rebuilding after the industry turned its back.
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Erika Marie September 29, 2025
Music AZ Chike Talks Kendrick Lamar “peekaboo,” Getting Roasted By ScHoolboy Q & West Coast Unity After delivering back-to-back standout verses on ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" and Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX," AZ Chike has solidified himself as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting rap voices. He shares a hilarious story about the now-famous group photo from Kendrick’s The Pop Out, his initial fear of signing a record deal, and gaining support of West Coast legends.
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Aron A. 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cole Bennett Net Worth 2024: What Is The Lyrical Lemonade Founder Worth? Delve into Cole Bennett's rise to success, detailing Lyrical Lemonade, music videos, and collaborations
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Axl Banks 
Music A History Of Drake & Future's Shaky Relationship From close collaborators to their fall out, we're exploring the highs and lows of Drake and Future's relationship.
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Chukwudi Onyewuchi 
Music NLE Choppa Officially Converts To Islam Video started making the rounds earlier this week.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Polo G Reveals His Massive Earnings Amid Retirement Claims Polo G might retire after dropping "Hood Poet."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Master P Addresses Lil Wayne's Status For No Limit & Cash Money Tour Master P says his focus is on No Limit's role in the upcoming tour, leaving questions about Lil Wayne unanswered.
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Erika Marie 
Music E-40 Is A West Coast Icon: His Biggest Hits The East Bay, California rapper is widely considered to be a west coast icon for his deep influence on the Bay Area hyphy scene.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music Who Is B-Real? Cypress Hill's Hip-Hop Legend Playing an instrumental role in blending the worlds of rock and hip-hop, we're looking into the career of Cypress Hill lead B-Real.
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Caleb Hardy 
Music Sukihana Clarifies What She Meant When She Said She "Sold Her Soul" Some fans still believe in the myth that one can sell their soul.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tyrese Expresses Concern Over Doja Cat's Latest "Thirst Trap" Pic On IG Tyrese says someone in Doja Cat's life needs to "love her into a better self.”
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Cole Blake 
Original Content What Happened To ILoveMakonnen? It’s been years since many fans heard from iLoveMakonnen. The “Tuesday” hitmaker returns with a candid conversation, opening up about loss, viral moments, Drake, OVO, and rebuilding after the industry turned its back.
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Erika Marie