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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 Cardi B performed a medley of songs at the BET Awards on Sunday night, and she brought the house down in the process.
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Alexander Cole June 28, 2026 Music UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026 Music Some fans were not impressed with the AI-generated video.
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Tallie Spencer May 21, 2026 Original Content HotNewHipHop has officially ranked the top 50 best female rap albums of all-time, with legendary names all throughout the list.
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HNHH Staff September 03, 2025 Music Cam believes Drake could take this opportunity to further his beef with Hov.
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Aron A. June 11, 2026 Music With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy fans flooded select theaters to watch the rapper's MASA tour documentary and it's safe to say they enjoyed it.
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Zachary Horvath April 24, 2026 Music Kanye West is going to be performing on July 4 in San Antonio, and the show is already garnering some controversy.
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Alexander Cole June 23, 2026 Music Young Thug recently claimed to PlaqueBoyMax during a livestream that he's resigning Nine Vicious to YSL Records.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2026 Music Many fans responded to Rick Ross' social media posts with references to his viral statement after his release from prison for battery charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026 Music Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake January 26, 2026 Music Travis Scott is going to be in the new Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey," and fans cannot believe their eyes.
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Alexander Cole January 26, 2026
Music Cardi B Delivers Fiery Performance At The BET Awards: Watch Cardi B performed a medley of songs at the BET Awards on Sunday night, and she brought the house down in the process.
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Alexander Cole 
Music UMG Settles TuneCore Lawsuit Over Fake Kendrick Lamar Songs UMG accused Believe and TuneCore of copyright infringement by distributing fake remixed songs from Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rich Homie Quan’s Team Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Music Video Some fans were not impressed with the AI-generated video.
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Tallie Spencer 
Original Content The Top 50 Best Female Rap Albums Of All-Time HotNewHipHop has officially ranked the top 50 best female rap albums of all-time, with legendary names all throughout the list.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Cam'ron Doesn't Think Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Was Impressive Cam believes Drake could take this opportunity to further his beef with Hov.
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Music DJ Akademiks Calls J. Cole Pathetic, Claims TDE Warned Cole About Kendrick Lamar Diss With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole 
Music NBA YoungBoy Fans Turn All The Way Up At Screenings Of Rapper's Documentary NBA YoungBoy fans flooded select theaters to watch the rapper's MASA tour documentary and it's safe to say they enjoyed it.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West's Controversial San Antonio Concert Just Got A Major Update Kanye West is going to be performing on July 4 in San Antonio, and the show is already garnering some controversy.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Nine Vicious Claims Young Thug Is Lying About Resigning Him To YSL Young Thug recently claimed to PlaqueBoyMax during a livestream that he's resigning Nine Vicious to YSL Records.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rick Ross Posts Up In Dubai & Paris After Denying Battery Allegations Many fans responded to Rick Ross' social media posts with references to his viral statement after his release from prison for battery charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Ready To Forgive Him Just Yet Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Travis Scott's Cameo In "The Odyssey" Led To Some Of The Funniest Reactions You'll Ever See Travis Scott is going to be in the new Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey," and fans cannot believe their eyes.
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Alexander Cole