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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 Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj linked up on Young Money radio where they spoke about her career, nabbing a No. 1 song with Doja Cat, why social media distancing is important, and what married life has been like for Mrs. Petty.
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Erika Marie June 13, 2020 Music Kodak Black feels a certain kind of way about 90's-era rap.
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Matt F December 12, 2017 Original Content Takeaways from Kendrick's new 45-minute interview.
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Danny Schwartz April 21, 2017 Music From the triumphant return from cultural exile on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to the chaotic but inspired rollout of "The Life of Pablo," Kanye weathered storm after storm to arrive at a fleeting sense of peace—which may be why he now sees "TLOP" as the superior album, even over what many consider his magnum opus.
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Aron A. April 17, 2025 TV Kai Cenat officially started Streamer University last night, and as it turns out, Drake was there to offer up a care package.
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Alexander Cole July 16, 2026 TV Funk Flex recently took to Hot97 where he offered up some commentary on Charlamagne Tha God and his ties to Jay-Z.
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Alexander Cole July 07, 2026 Original Content Verzuz has officially matched B2K against Pretty Ricky. These are the songs fans will be waiting to hear when the two groups finally face off.
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Erika Marie June 24, 2026 Music Young Thug’s post sparked signing rumors, but Quavo says the real plan is about scouting and supporting fresh talent.
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Erika Marie August 07, 2026 Music Ja Rule also said that he wishes nothing but "luck" for 50 Cent and isn't interested in focusing on negativity.
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Cole Blake November 11, 2025 Music Young Thug has stirred up controversy as of late for his co-sign of the "f the streets" movement, but this latest move just has fans confused.
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Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026 Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" recently spoke about Drake's discography after Ebro suggested he's never making a classic album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 08, 2026 Music Only a select few hip-hop artists have ever reached as many total streams as Kendrick Lamar now has on Spotify.
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Cole Blake August 20, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Tells Lil Wayne That Marriage To Kenneth Petty Is "Refreshing & Calming" Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj linked up on Young Money radio where they spoke about her career, nabbing a No. 1 song with Doja Cat, why social media distancing is important, and what married life has been like for Mrs. Petty.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kodak Black Clowns Jay-Z's Lyrics & 90's Rap, Says "Real S**t B Goin' On" Kodak Black feels a certain kind of way about 90's-era rap.
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Matt F 
Original Content 15 Things We Learned From Kendrick Lamar's Zane Lowe Interview Takeaways from Kendrick's new 45-minute interview.
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Danny Schwartz 
Music Kanye West Faced His Demons On "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"—And Searched For Peace On "The Life Of Pablo" From the triumphant return from cultural exile on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to the chaotic but inspired rollout of "The Life of Pablo," Kanye weathered storm after storm to arrive at a fleeting sense of peace—which may be why he now sees "TLOP" as the superior album, even over what many consider his magnum opus.
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Aron A. 
TV Drake Blesses Kai Cenat's Streamer University Students With An OVO Care Package Kai Cenat officially started Streamer University last night, and as it turns out, Drake was there to offer up a care package.
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Alexander Cole 
TV Funk Flex Has Harsh Words For Jay-Z And Charlamagne Tha God Funk Flex recently took to Hot97 where he offered up some commentary on Charlamagne Tha God and his ties to Jay-Z.
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Alexander Cole 
Original Content B2K Verzuz Pretty Ricky: Essential Songs We Need To Hear Verzuz has officially matched B2K against Pretty Ricky. These are the songs fans will be waiting to hear when the two groups finally face off.
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Erika Marie 
Music Quavo Explains Young Thug’s Signing Comments Young Thug’s post sparked signing rumors, but Quavo says the real plan is about scouting and supporting fresh talent.
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Erika Marie 
Music Ja Rule Explains Why He's A "Better Rapper" Than 50 Cent Ja Rule also said that he wishes nothing but "luck" for 50 Cent and isn't interested in focusing on negativity.
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Cole Blake 
Music Young Thug Randomly Changes His Instagram Profile Picture To Kevin Gates Sucking Toes Young Thug has stirred up controversy as of late for his co-sign of the "f the streets" movement, but this latest move just has fans confused.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Joe Budden Steps Into Viral Debate About Drake's Classic Albums "The Joe Budden Podcast" recently spoke about Drake's discography after Ebro suggested he's never making a classic album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Elite Company By Reaching 50 Billion Total Streams On Spotify Only a select few hip-hop artists have ever reached as many total streams as Kendrick Lamar now has on Spotify.
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Cole Blake