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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 After allegations of online harassment, a Florida judge granted 50 Cent's request for temporary protection for his son.
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Erika Marie October 28, 2026 TV Unravel the journey of Layzie Bone from humble beginnings to a fortune, illuminating his personal trials, ventures, and philanthropy.
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Sanibel Chai November 26, 2018 Tech Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026 Music He also performed "Janice STFU" and "One Dance."
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Erika Marie October 08, 2026 Music A San Francisco man recently got lost on a skiing trip, and listened to "Vultures 1" as he awaited rescue.
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Caroline Fisher February 17, 2024 Music Frank White is a character Diddy's artist Biggie Smalls emulated in his music that resembled ultimate power.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025 Music "He kept saying, ‘Play it again, play it again,'" Jay-Z recalls.
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Caroline Fisher October 26, 2023 Music These LGBTQ+ artists have made tremendous contributions to Hip Hop.
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Demi Phillips February 07, 2024 Politics 42 Dugg is betting on Abdul El-Sayed to become a Senator in Michigan, and his fans are concerned about this behavior.
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Alexander Cole October 29, 2026 Music Beef is the lifeblood of hip hop's competitive spirit, but not all of them are created equal. Here's a look at the worst diss tracks ever.
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TeeJay Small January 15, 2024
Music 50 Cent Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Tia Kemp After allegations of online harassment, a Florida judge granted 50 Cent's request for temporary protection for his son.
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Erika Marie 
TV Layzie Bone Net Worth 2023: What Is The Rap Icon Worth? Unravel the journey of Layzie Bone from humble beginnings to a fortune, illuminating his personal trials, ventures, and philanthropy.
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Jake Skudder 
Original Content A Brief History Of The Chipmunk Vocal Sample Tracing the roots of the high-pitched, sped-up sample.
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Sanibel Chai 
Tech Meek Mill Praises AI As A Learning Tool And Sparks Backlash Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake & Karol G Perform “Ahi” For The First Time In Houston He also performed "Janice STFU" and "One Dance."
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Aron A. 
Music Victoria Monét Says Nas Recognized Her Artist Potential Early
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West's “Beg Forgiveness" Lyrics Save Stranded Skier's Life A San Francisco man recently got lost on a skiing trip, and listened to "Vultures 1" as he awaited rescue.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Frank Black: U.S. Agent Reveals Diddy's Other Alias Is A Throw Back To Notorious B.I.G. Frank White is a character Diddy's artist Biggie Smalls emulated in his music that resembled ultimate power.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Jay-Z Reveals The Last Song He Played For The Notorious B.I.G. "He kept saying, ‘Play it again, play it again,'" Jay-Z recalls.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Celebrating Queer Black Voices In Hip Hop These LGBTQ+ artists have made tremendous contributions to Hip Hop.
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Demi Phillips 
Politics Fans Urge 42 Dugg To "Call The Hotline" After Betting On Midterm Elections 42 Dugg is betting on Abdul El-Sayed to become a Senator in Michigan, and his fans are concerned about this behavior.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 7 Worst Rap Diss Tracks Ever Beef is the lifeblood of hip hop's competitive spirit, but not all of them are created equal. Here's a look at the worst diss tracks ever.
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TeeJay Small