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Original Content 17 More Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok Since our last breakdown of 17 essential TikTok hits, a new wave of artists and viral songs have emerged, so here are 17 more rap songs that blew up on the fan-favorite social media platform. By Joshua Robinson April 04, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap. By Robert Blair June 22, 2022
Music Flyysoulja Of Island Boys Opens Up About His Sexuality Flyysoulja opened up about his sexuality during a live stream on Instagram, over the weekend. By Cole Blake July 31, 2023
Original Content Gloss Up Details The Female Rap Scene In Memphis & “Don’t Play With Me” For “On The Come Up” Quality Control artist Gloss Up introduces herself for HotNewHipHop's "On The Come Up." By Joshua Robinson January 04, 2023
Original Content Aesop Rock Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Aesop Rock's net worth in 2024, tracing his career from underground artist to respected rapper through albums, collabs, and tours. By Jake Skudder January 02, 2024
Music Dame Dash Says He Is "Embarrassed" For Jay-Z, Criticizes His Hair If there's one thing that Dame Dash is going to do, is give his hot takes about Jay-Z. This time, it's all about Hov's recent Roots Picnic takeover. By Erika Marie June 02, 2026
Viral Chris Brown Fan Claims A Viral Meet & Greet Photo Caused Her Boyfriend To Breakup With Her Chris Brown is still making other guys jealous it seems. By Zachary Horvath June 15, 2024
Music Lil Baby’s “Wham” Trailer Leaves Fans Extremely Skeptical Baby is under immense pressure. By Zachary Horvath December 31, 2024
Music Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness After Standing Naked Outside Neighbor's Apartment Joe Budden will appear in court regarding the incident, next month. By Cole Blake December 31, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Message For 50 Cent Following Daphne Joy Date DJ Akademiks recently went on a date with Daphne Joy, which may have caught the eye of the father of Joy's child, 50 Cent. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God, Mustard And More Clown Drake For UMG Petition Another social media L for Drizzy. By Elias Andrews November 25, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Turns Himself In To Begin 33-Month Prison Sentence Quando Rondo took a plea deal back in August. By Cole Blake January 12, 2025