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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 Nathan Smith, known by his artist name DJ Young Slade, came up under his father Lil Jon's wing as a producer, singer, and performer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026 Music Blueface and NLE Choppa have been teasing a fight for a while now, although now that their beef has been settled, it will be more for show.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026 Music The grand jury in d4vd's alleged murder case has already gathered several testimonies and now they are trying to summon the singer's family.
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Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026 Music During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026 Music It looks like A$AP Rocky could be eyeing a career pivot following the release of his new album, "Don't Be Dumb."
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Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026 Music For every pint of lean, every blunt, Wayne maintained a relentless work ethic comparable to Kobe Bryant, yet LaRussell’s recent comments underline how Lil Wayne’s influence is both monumental and complicated.
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Aron A. February 21, 2026 Music RIP Todd.
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hnhh July 19, 2019 Music It's only been a few days since Cardi B kicked off her tour, but she's already surprised fans with multiple special guests.
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Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026 Music Don Toliver is drumming up a lot of excitement for "Octane" and we're going to tell you where you can spin it when 12 a.m. hits.
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Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026 Music Popular streamer Neo Langston was reportedly booked in Montana due to a Los Angeles warrant over the d4vd and Celeste Rivas case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026 Music There's a lot of conversation around J. Cole's new album and comparisons to other new LPs, which Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad wants to question.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Music Bad Bunny delivered a total vibe during his Super Bowl Halftime performance and here are the songs he played that made it so.
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Zachary Horvath February 09, 2026
Music Lil Jon Pays Tribute To His Late Son DJ Young Slade Nathan Smith, known by his artist name DJ Young Slade, came up under his father Lil Jon's wing as a producer, singer, and performer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music NLE Choppa Challenges Blueface To A Fight Despite Squashing Beef Blueface and NLE Choppa have been teasing a fight for a while now, although now that their beef has been settled, it will be more for show.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music d4vd's Family Fighting Back Against Testifying In Celeste Rivas Case The grand jury in d4vd's alleged murder case has already gathered several testimonies and now they are trying to summon the singer's family.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music A$AP Rocky Wants To Run For Mayor Of New York City It looks like A$AP Rocky could be eyeing a career pivot following the release of his new album, "Don't Be Dumb."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Wayne Is The Most Influential Rapper Alive – LaRussell Just Outlined Why It's Complicated For every pint of lean, every blunt, Wayne maintained a relentless work ethic comparable to Kobe Bryant, yet LaRussell’s recent comments underline how Lil Wayne’s influence is both monumental and complicated.
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Aron A. 
Music Hip Hop MTV Legend & Producer, Todd-1 Dies Suddenly, MC Lyte And Queen Yonasda Mourn RIP Todd.
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hnhh 
Music Cardi B Shows Love To “Little Miss Drama” Tour Guests Kehlani & Tyla It's only been a few days since Cardi B kicked off her tour, but she's already surprised fans with multiple special guests.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music How To Listen To Don Toliver's "Octane" Album Don Toliver is drumming up a lot of excitement for "Octane" and we're going to tell you where you can spin it when 12 a.m. hits.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music d4vd's Friend Reportedly Arrested For Failing To Appear As Witness Popular streamer Neo Langston was reportedly booked in Montana due to a Los Angeles warrant over the d4vd and Celeste Rivas case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole's Manager Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad Tells Hip-Hop Fans To Stop Being Critics There's a lot of conversation around J. Cole's new album and comparisons to other new LPs, which Ibrahim "Ib" Hamad wants to question.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music What Songs Did Bad Bunny Perform During The Super Bowl Halftime Show? Bad Bunny delivered a total vibe during his Super Bowl Halftime performance and here are the songs he played that made it so.
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Zachary Horvath 