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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 The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Sneakers Burna Boy is releasing his first collection with On on October 22nd, featuring a lifestyle sneaker, a tennis shoe, and a running shoe.
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Ben Atkinson October 17, 2026 Music After hearing his alleged contribution on "Iceman," a songwriter is suing Drake over disputed credits and publishing royalties.
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Erika Marie October 16, 2026 Music Prison officials have detailed the rules Diddy must follow at FCI Allenwood, from early morning counts to contraband searches.
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Erika Marie October 16, 2026 Music An unreleased Kanye West and Jay-Z song from "Watch The Throne" called "Living So Italian" has leaked in its entirety.
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Alexander Cole October 07, 2026 Music 50 Cent recently said he's not scared of Diddy getting out of prison eventually, which means he won't slow his trolling down one bit.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026 Original Content We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff July 04, 2025 Streetwear Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson October 06, 2026 Music EBK Jaaybo was arrested in Arkansas on the way to the 2025 XXL Freshman Class shoot in Atlanta this past May.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2025 Music Newly released body cam footage of Young Thug's 2022 Atlanta arrest in the YSL RICO case features officers reacting to Brian Steel's arrival.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026 Music With recent reports of layoffs at Hot 97, Akademiks suggests taking over “Mornings With Mero.”
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Aron A. October 16, 2026 Music Young Thug’s leaked jail calls mentioned the rapper’s issues with Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Durk, and Gucci Mane.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 11, 2025
Music 50 Cent Says Tupac’s Mike Tyson Recording Inspired His 'Street Fighter' Music The sound of "Street Fighter" traces back to Tupac’s Tyson-era work, which 50 Cent says gave him a creative starting point.
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Erika Marie 
Sneakers Burna Boy's First On Collection Releases Very Soon Burna Boy is releasing his first collection with On on October 22nd, featuring a lifestyle sneaker, a tennis shoe, and a running shoe.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Drake Gets Sued: Songwriter Claims "Janice STFU" Chorus Was Stolen After hearing his alleged contribution on "Iceman," a songwriter is suing Drake over disputed credits and publishing royalties.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy Faces Strict New Prison Rules Following Transfer Prison officials have detailed the rules Diddy must follow at FCI Allenwood, from early morning counts to contraband searches.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West & Jay-Z's "Living So Italian" Has Leaked In Its Entirety An unreleased Kanye West and Jay-Z song from "Watch The Throne" called "Living So Italian" has leaked in its entirety.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Diddy's Prison Transfer With Bizarre Toy Video 50 Cent recently said he's not scared of Diddy getting out of prison eventually, which means he won't slow his trolling down one bit.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2025 So Far We are officially halfway into 2025, which means HotNewHipHop is here with our Best Rap Albums of 2025 (so far) list.
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HNHH Staff 
Streetwear The Playboi Carti x BAPE Collection Just Dropped Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music EBK Jaaybo Delivers Cold XXL Freshman Freestyle From Prison EBK Jaaybo was arrested in Arkansas on the way to the 2025 XXL Freshman Class shoot in Atlanta this past May.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cops Were Bummed When Young Thug's Lawyer Brian Steel Showed Up To Atlanta Raid Newly released body cam footage of Young Thug's 2022 Atlanta arrest in the YSL RICO case features officers reacting to Brian Steel's arrival.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Akademiks Wants $5M To Host Hot 97 Morning Show If They Fire Mero With recent reports of layoffs at Hot 97, Akademiks suggests taking over “Mornings With Mero.”
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Aron A. 
Music Young Thug Reveals Release Date for UY SCUTI And Drops New Apology Track Young Thug’s leaked jail calls mentioned the rapper’s issues with Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Durk, and Gucci Mane.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul