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.

Today | Week | Month | Year | All Time

Politics Nicki Minaj Calls JD Vance An "Assassin" In Front Of Charlie Kirk's Widow Erika Nicki Minaj recently spoke with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest this Sunday. Erika's husband Charlie Kirk was killed this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025
Music Funk Flex’s Hot 97 Guest Spot Off To A Rocky Start Thanks To DaBaby & Birdman Mix-Up Funk Flex recently discussed Kimora Lee Simmons' latest spat with her ex Russell on Hot 97, leading to a lot of confusion. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2025
Music Lul Timm Defends Chief Keef Amid Backlash Over NBA YoungBoy Collab Recently, NBA YoungBoy and Chief Keef teamed up to drop a new song called "ROOMS," and some listeners aren't happy. By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026
Music Who Was Maxon Margiela? Maxon Margiela, who has reportedly passed away, had inked a record deal with Columbia Records, earlier this year. By Cole Blake November 17, 2025
Original Content Who Are Tobe Nwigwe & His Wife Martica "Fat"? With the help of his wife, Fat, Tobe Nwigwe has set himself apart from his contemporaries with a unique sound and image. By Wyatt Westlake May 25, 2023
Music Rihanna Takes Immediate Action Following Shooting At Her Home Rihanna's home was shot up over the weekend, and in the aftermath of this, the singer is doing what she can to move forward. By Alexander Cole March 10, 2026
Music Don Toliver Announces Release Date For New Album “OCTANE” Don Toliver recently dropped off a cinematic, black-and-white trailer for his fifth studio album, "OCTANE." By Caroline Fisher January 22, 2026
Music Rihanna Pole Dances At Magic City To Her Own Song Rihanna was spotted at Magic City on Friday, and she was turning up to her own song with the strippers there. By Alexander Cole June 13, 2026
Music Ray J Allegedly Bleeds From Eyes & Wears Heart Monitor During Performance Ray J is in the midst of a serious health crisis, but it seems he wasn't going to cancel his special Valentine's Day show. By Zachary Horvath February 16, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial: Closing Arguments Begin This Morning Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and a verdict could come down today as closing arguments are being heard. By Alexander Cole September 08, 2026
Music 21 Savage Attempted To Mediate NBA YoungBoy & Lil Durk Beef NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk's beef has a lot of emotional and personal layers to it, so there's a good chance they never see eye to eye again. By Zachary Horvath December 12, 2025
Music Eminem Pays Tribute To Proof 20 Years After His Passing Eminem and Proof put on for Detroit hip-hop via D12 and their other collaborations, a bond Marshall Mathers remembers fondly and gratefully. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026