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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. Original Content Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!).
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Erika Marie April 17, 2023 Original Content A decade after the rap blog era's crown prince first broke through, we're left looking back on his career with more questions and what if's than answers.
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Harrison Tenpas December 05, 2017 Music The Game has said a lot about Kendrick Lamar in recent years, but this new mention on his recent Gangsta Grillz expansion is respectful.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026 Music The spooky staple still earns massive airplay four decades later.
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Demi Phillips September 12, 2023 Original Content DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked.
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Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023 Music Xtassy, of A&X fame, has passed away at 37-years-old.
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Cole Blake February 05, 2022 Music Keefe D is currently awaiting trial as authorities have accused him of being involved in the killing of 2Pac.
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Cole Blake September 08, 2025 Music Cardi B's love life has been a common point of discussion on the internet over the years, and that has continued to be the case as of late.
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Ben Mock September 23, 2023 Music Cee Lo’s catalogue is stacked with notable hits across multiple genres.
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Demi Phillips June 05, 2023 Music Memphis Bleek argued 38 Spesh's disses against Jadakiss are more of a sign of respect than disrespect, and that Jada shouldn't sweat it.
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Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!).
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Erika Marie 
Original Content What Happened To Charles Hamilton? A decade after the rap blog era's crown prince first broke through, we're left looking back on his career with more questions and what if's than answers.
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Harrison Tenpas 
Music The Game Has A Challenge For Kendrick Lamar On New Gangsta Grillz Deluxe The Game has said a lot about Kendrick Lamar in recent years, but this new mention on his recent Gangsta Grillz expansion is respectful.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Forever Changed Halloween The spooky staple still earns massive airplay four decades later.
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Demi Phillips 
Music 7 Rappers Who Are Virgos Celebrate Virgo season with these hit-making rappers.
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Demi Phillips 
Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music Dominican Producer Xtassy, Of A&X, Dies At 37 Xtassy, of A&X fame, has passed away at 37-years-old.
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Cole Blake 
Music Keefe D Claims Diddy Allegedly Placed A $1 Million Hit On 2Pac Keefe D is currently awaiting trial as authorities have accused him of being involved in the killing of 2Pac.
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Cole Blake 
Music Cardi B Compares Herself To Britney Spears Amid Maduka Okoye Rumors Cardi B's love life has been a common point of discussion on the internet over the years, and that has continued to be the case as of late.
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Relationships Eminem's Ex-Wife Received $615K Loan From Rapper's Company For New House The exes appear to be on good terms.
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Music Cee Lo’s Biggest Hits Cee Lo’s catalogue is stacked with notable hits across multiple genres.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Memphis Bleek Tells Jadakiss To Leave 38 Spesh Alone Memphis Bleek argued 38 Spesh's disses against Jadakiss are more of a sign of respect than disrespect, and that Jada shouldn't sweat it.
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