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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 Drake sent various shots at Jay-Z on his new album "ICEMAN," which Hov seems to have responded to via his Roots Picnic freestyle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026 Music Could Ye break Zach Bryan's record?
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Aron A. May 29, 2026 Music Ray J admitted himself to the hospital after fighting Supa Hot Fire, and now, he has a message for Adin Ross.
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Alexander Cole May 28, 2026 Music The years-long legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K continues, as the rapper is now targeting the blogger's husband.
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Erika Marie May 27, 2026 Music Sadly, Hip Hop has lost one of its pioneers, as it's reported that Rob Base has died after a private cancer battle.
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Erika Marie May 22, 2026 Music Ivanna Ortiz is facing several charges in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's L.A. residence back in March.
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Erika Marie May 20, 2026 Music Baby Keem recently sat down for an interview with Elsie not Elise, and it was here that he revealed his true ambition.
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Alexander Cole June 11, 2026 Music Drake is currently in Turks and Caicos for business and pleasure, although some streamers spotted the artist and began recording.
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Alexander Cole June 09, 2026 Music Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z's legal battle is starting on the verge of collapsing after a judge in Texas struck down Buzbee's lawsuits.
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Alexander Cole June 23, 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 Tech Mary J. Blige caught criticism online for seemingly endorsing Suno, an AI music platform and generator adding to that tech's controversy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Jay-Z Disses Drake During Roots Picnic Freestyle Drake sent various shots at Jay-Z on his new album "ICEMAN," which Hov seems to have responded to via his Roots Picnic freestyle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West’s Concert In Istanbul Might Be The Biggest Stadium Show Ever Could Ye break Zach Bryan's record?
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Aron A. 
Music Ray J Goes Live From His Hospital Bed With Bad News And A Message For Adin Ross Ray J admitted himself to the hospital after fighting Supa Hot Fire, and now, he has a message for Adin Ross.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Sues Tasha K's Husband Over Allegedly Hiding Assets The years-long legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K continues, as the rapper is now targeting the blogger's husband.
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Erika Marie 
Music Hip Hop Icon Rob Base Passes Away At 59 Sadly, Hip Hop has lost one of its pioneers, as it's reported that Rob Base has died after a private cancer battle.
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Erika Marie 
Music Woman Accused Of Shooting At Rihanna's Home Will Undergo Mental Health Evaluation Ivanna Ortiz is facing several charges in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's L.A. residence back in March.
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Erika Marie 
Music Baby Keem Is Confident He Is Better Than The Current Big Three Baby Keem recently sat down for an interview with Elsie not Elise, and it was here that he revealed his true ambition.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Chubbs Shuts Down Streamers Who Were Filming Drake In Turks And Caicos Drake is currently in Turks and Caicos for business and pleasure, although some streamers spotted the artist and began recording.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z & Roc Nation Partner With Google Maps For NYC Tour Of His Career Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tony Buzbee's Lawsuits Against Jay-Z's Roc Nation Have Been Dismissed Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z's legal battle is starting on the verge of collapsing after a judge in Texas struck down Buzbee's lawsuits.
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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 
Tech Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige Ad And Claims A Fake Representative Fooled Them Mary J. Blige caught criticism online for seemingly endorsing Suno, an AI music platform and generator adding to that tech's controversy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares