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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 New reports from The New York Times' Popcast and Ray Daniels show how Drake's record label contract with UMG is still up in the air.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026 Music The Atlanta crunk stars were radio and club favorites in the 2000s.
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Demi Phillips January 25, 2024 Music Michael Jacobshagen wrote a book about their "marvelous" friendship before these allegations.
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Zaynab January 27, 2019 Music Iconic Savvy stands out on Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" alongside Stunna Sandy, Sexyy Red, Popcaan, and Central Cee.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2026 Music J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026 Music Jay-Z recently gave us a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which has led to rumblings that he might be dropping an album soon.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2026 Music With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Kanye West is going to be performing in Tampa, Florida next month, and he is already getting his fans riled up for the show.
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Alexander Cole May 26, 2026 Music A man named Rymir Satterthwaite has been alleging that he's Jay-Z's illegitimate son for years, and the mogul has had enough.
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Caroline Fisher July 11, 2025 Pop Culture The R&B icon co-parents seven children with three women.
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Demi Phillips October 18, 2023 Music While no official accusations or legal action has been taken, many fans shared their experiences and testimonies on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2023 Music JAŸ-Z is looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Reasonable Doubt" with shows in Paris and Los Angeles this Fall.
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Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music Drake's Contract With UMG Reportedly Still Unclear After New Albums New reports from The New York Times' Popcast and Ray Daniels show how Drake's record label contract with UMG is still up in the air.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ying Yang Twins: Where Are They Now? The Atlanta crunk stars were radio and club favorites in the 2000s.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Michael Jackson's "Friend" Comes Forward As Newest Accuser Michael Jacobshagen wrote a book about their "marvelous" friendship before these allegations.
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Zaynab 
Music Who Is Iconic Savvy? Drake's "True Bestie" Featured On "MAID OF HONOUR" Iconic Savvy stands out on Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" alongside Stunna Sandy, Sexyy Red, Popcaan, and Central Cee.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Marc Lamont Hill All But Confirms A New Jay-Z Album Is On The Way Jay-Z recently gave us a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which has led to rumblings that he might be dropping an album soon.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Baby Caught On The Phone With Lil Durk As Trial Approaches With Lil Durk being behind bars for nearly two full years, communication can be tricky, But Lil Baby is letting him know he's always here.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West Had 1 Million People Attempting To Cop Tickets For His Tampa Show Kanye West is going to be performing in Tampa, Florida next month, and he is already getting his fans riled up for the show.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z Fires Back At Man Alleging He’s His Secret Son Amid New Lawsuit A man named Rymir Satterthwaite has been alleging that he's Jay-Z's illegitimate son for years, and the mogul has had enough.
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Caroline Fisher 
Pop Culture Who Are The Mothers Of Ne-Yo's 7 Kids? The R&B icon co-parents seven children with three women.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Homixide Gang Accused Of Grooming Underage Girls While no official accusations or legal action has been taken, many fans shared their experiences and testimonies on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music JAŸ-Z Announces "Reasonable Doubt" 30th Anniversary Shows In Paris And Los Angeles JAŸ-Z is looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Reasonable Doubt" with shows in Paris and Los Angeles this Fall.
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Alexander Cole