Music
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 Young Thug performed tons of his biggest hits while on stage at Coachella, including "Check," "Havana," and more.
By
Cole Blake April 13, 2026 Music Neither Swae Lee nor Marla Naranjo has publicly commented further on the outcome.
By
Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her recent support for Donald Trump with yet another post on social media on Monday.
By
Cole Blake February 17, 2026 Streetwear Trademark filings suggest Drake is behind the planned Fall 2026 reopening of Brenham Saddle Shop in Texas.
By
Ben Atkinson July 24, 2026 Music Earlier this year, Rod Wave's former concert promoter Grizzly Touring LLC hit him with a massive $27 million lawsuit.
By
Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025 Music DJ Akademiks and Maino have been going at each other despite their previous link-ups, and it's all because of some fashion trolling.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025 Music Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video.
By
Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025 Music Drake's "ICEMAN" also led hip-hop to return to the top of the Billboard Global 200 songs chart for the first time since May of 2024.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty and his crew are currently facing charges related to the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane.
By
Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026 Music The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors.
By
Erika Marie May 18, 2026 Pop Culture Explore the dynamic career of Christopher "Kid" Reid, from hip-hop stardom with Kid 'n Play to his ventures in acting and comedy.
By
Rain Adams March 05, 2024 Sneakers SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
By
Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025
Music Young Thug Debuts Colorful New Look At Coachella Young Thug performed tons of his biggest hits while on stage at Coachella, including "Check," "Havana," and more.
By
Cole Blake 
Music Swae Lee Reaches Confidential Settlement In Paternity Case With Child’s Mother Neither Swae Lee nor Marla Naranjo has publicly commented further on the outcome.
By
Tallie Spencer 
Politics Nicki Minaj Celebrates President's Day With An A.I. Image Of Herself & Donald Trump Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her recent support for Donald Trump with yet another post on social media on Monday.
By
Cole Blake 
Streetwear Drake Is Reportedly Reviving A Historic Texas Saddle Shop Trademark filings suggest Drake is behind the planned Fall 2026 reopening of Brenham Saddle Shop in Texas.
By
Ben Atkinson 
Music Rod Wave’s Legal Battle Over $27 Million Tour Problems Escalates Earlier this year, Rod Wave's former concert promoter Grizzly Touring LLC hit him with a massive $27 million lawsuit.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Maino Explains Why DJ Akademiks Beef Isn't As Deep As People Think DJ Akademiks and Maino have been going at each other despite their previous link-ups, and it's all because of some fashion trolling.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Karrahbooo Seemingly Shades Lil Yachty With Cameo In Mariah The Scientist Video Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Drake's "ICEMAN" Set To Keep Number One Spot In Second Week Drake's "ICEMAN" also led hip-hop to return to the top of the Billboard Global 200 songs chart for the first time since May of 2024.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty Heads To Court Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty and his crew are currently facing charges related to the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors.
By
Erika Marie 
Pop Culture Christopher "Kid" Reid Net Worth 2024: What Is The Kid 'N Play Rap Legend Worth? Explore the dynamic career of Christopher "Kid" Reid, from hip-hop stardom with Kid 'n Play to his ventures in acting and comedy.
By
Rain Adams 
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
By
Ben Atkinson