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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 Nearly 25 years into a run that's seen some of the biggest moments in hip hop history, these 25 tracks show Bad Boy Records' versatility as a powerhouse label.
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Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026 Music Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Streetwear The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson August 25, 2026 Music Joe Budden was particularly praiseful of Drake's extended version of "Classic," which may surprise those privy to their long-standing beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD's "Whoa" was originally released on X's posthumous album SKINS. It is also featured on NBA 2K20.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 24, 2025 Original Content Discover Rick Ross's net worth in 2024, built from his music career, business ventures, real estate, and philanthropy.
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Jake Skudder February 09, 2024 Music Maino recently questioned 50 Cent's street cred after dissing him on "Bleed Like Us."
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Aron A. March 18, 2026 Music From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop.
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Aron A. October 31, 2025 Music Fif has also never seen eye to eye with Joe either, so this reaction doesn't shock us one bit.
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Zachary Horvath February 18, 2025 Pop Culture Despite all her setbacks, Lil Kim still exudes unwavering confidence both musically and in showbiz.
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Original Content Top 25 Best Bad Boy Songs Of All Time Nearly 25 years into a run that's seen some of the biggest moments in hip hop history, these 25 tracks show Bad Boy Records' versatility as a powerhouse label.
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Harrison Tenpas 
Music What Is Kendrick Lamar Working On Right Now? Kendrick Lamar had a busy 2025 and for most of 2026, he's laid low. But lately, there's been chatter around him having stuff coming.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Drake, Eminem & More Among Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rappers Ever Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Doodie Lo Claims Lil Durk Wants Fans To Leave Trap Lore Ross Alone Trap Lore Ross' coverage of the Lil Durk trial has resulted in some controversy, which Doodie Lo wants to mitigate.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear JAY-Z's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Lands In London This Week The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Joe Budden Gives His Flowers To Drake's "FOMO": "The Music Is There" Joe Budden was particularly praiseful of Drake's extended version of "Classic," which may surprise those privy to their long-standing beef.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music EMPIRE Is Releasing A New XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD Remix For Fortnite XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD's "Whoa" was originally released on X's posthumous album SKINS. It is also featured on NBA 2K20.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Original Content Rick Ross Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Mogul Discover Rick Ross's net worth in 2024, built from his music career, business ventures, real estate, and philanthropy.
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Jake Skudder 
Music What Went Wrong Between 50 Cent & Maino? Maino recently questioned 50 Cent's street cred after dissing him on "Bleed Like Us."
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Aron A. 
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop.
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Aron A. 
Music 50 Cent Goes Berserk On Joe Budden After Stating He Needs Therapy For Trolling Irv Gotti Fif has also never seen eye to eye with Joe either, so this reaction doesn't shock us one bit.
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Zachary Horvath 
Pop Culture Lil Kim Then & Now: Her Transformation Into An Icon Despite all her setbacks, Lil Kim still exudes unwavering confidence both musically and in showbiz.
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