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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 Jermaine Dupri says he opened the doors for Southern hip-hop acts to get spins on NYC radio.
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Aron A. December 20, 2022 Music Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility.
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Rain Adams July 10, 2024 Music Things are looking up for Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher February 08, 2025 Music Jack Antonoff is still dissing Kanye West.
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Cole Blake April 17, 2024 Music Freddie Gibbs is one of the premier gangsta rap voices of our time and we have 50 Cent and Scarface to thank for his career existing.
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Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025 Music The pair had a legal battle over merch sales a few years ago.
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Lavender Alexandria June 12, 2024 Music Universal Music Group is creating a task force to “accelerate our efforts in areas such as inclusion and social justice."
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Cole Blake May 31, 2020 Music Bomb threats aplomb in the Political World.
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Devin Ch October 24, 2018 Music The MC says the focus should be on gun safety.
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Noah Grant June 21, 2023 Pop Culture Lil Keed fans are excited after an update on his new album.
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Evelyn Meyer March 08, 2023 Streetwear Throughout 2022, the performer teased fans with singles like "For the Night," "Surprise," and "Treat Me."
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Hayley Hynes January 24, 2023 Original Content EXCLUSIVE: Belly explains his decision to step back from the music industry after his next two albums and what he has planned next.
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Aron A. May 23, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Claims Credit For NYC Radio Playing Southern Hip-Hop Jermaine Dupri says he opened the doors for Southern hip-hop acts to get spins on NYC radio.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Essential Songs Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility.
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Rain Adams 
Music Megan Thee Stallion Scores Amid Legal Battle With Pro-Tory Lanez YouTuber Milagro Gramz Things are looking up for Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Jack Antonoff Rips Kanye West On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" With Continued Diaper Jokes Jack Antonoff is still dissing Kanye West.
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Cole Blake 
Music Freddie Gibbs Reveals 50 Cent & Scarface Were His Earliest Rap Inspirations Freddie Gibbs is one of the premier gangsta rap voices of our time and we have 50 Cent and Scarface to thank for his career existing.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Playboi Carti Continues To Be One Of The Many Subjects Of Ronnie Radke’s Frequent Twitter Rants The pair had a legal battle over merch sales a few years ago.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Universal Music To Create Task Force For "Inclusion & Social Justice” Universal Music Group is creating a task force to “accelerate our efforts in areas such as inclusion and social justice."
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Cole Blake 
Music CNN Offices In NY Evacuated After Receiving "Suspicious Package" Bomb threats aplomb in the Political World.
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Devin Ch 
Music Killer Mike Says Black People Will Be Harmed By Gun Control Laws The MC says the focus should be on gun safety.
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Noah Grant 
Pop Culture Lil Keed Features Big Names On New Posthumous Album Lil Keed fans are excited after an update on his new album.
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Evelyn Meyer 
Streetwear Chloe Bailey's Debut Solo Album: R&B Diva Reveals Title & March Release Date Throughout 2022, the performer teased fans with singles like "For the Night," "Surprise," and "Treat Me."
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Hayley Hynes 
Original Content Belly Reveals His Post-Rap Retirement Plans After Next Two Albums EXCLUSIVE: Belly explains his decision to step back from the music industry after his next two albums and what he has planned next.
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