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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 Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music Drake is hosting parties for women named Janice in the wake of his "Janice STFU" hit, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. couldn't help but joke about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music AllStar JR's attorney John M. Helms reportedly asked the court for more time to prepare his client's defense.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music Tay Keith's legacy will live on not just through indelible contributions to music, but also his commitment to his community and loved ones.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music B2K's Omarion did not know Pretty Ricky's Slick'em Hound was struggling with drug addiction when he made a sly remark at their Verzuz battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks has accused Charlamagne Tha God of being bought out by Roc Nation and Jay-Z, which Charlamange responded to.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music NPR Music's Tiny Desk is heading to television for the first time with Bow Wow's performance ahead of the 2026 BET Awards this Sunday.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music Online speculation is heating up after listeners pointed to several lyrics on GloRilla & Pooh Shiesty's "MANE" that they believe reference Megan.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music Federal prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty received unauthorized privileges while on house arrest, adding another layer to his pending criminal case involving Gucci Mane.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music Tom Hardy & Hip Hop trio CZARFACE, which includes Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, recently released their single, "Brother's Grimm."
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music With her sophomore solo record on the horizon, GloRilla is gearing up to have a "fun" album of the summer.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026
Music Jay-Z & Roc Nation Partner With Google Maps For NYC Tour Of His Career Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music O'Shea Jackson Jr. Calls Drake's Janice Parties A "Trap" Drake is hosting parties for women named Janice in the wake of his "Janice STFU" hit, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. couldn't help but joke about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music AllStar JR's Federal Trial For Allegedly Shooting NBA Ben10 Delayed AllStar JR's attorney John M. Helms reportedly asked the court for more time to prepare his client's defense.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Tay Keith's Family Pay Touching Tribute At Memphis Vigil Tay Keith's legacy will live on not just through indelible contributions to music, but also his commitment to his community and loved ones.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Omarion Addresses Backlash For Asking About Slick'Em At Pretty Ricky Verzuz B2K's Omarion did not know Pretty Ricky's Slick'em Hound was struggling with drug addiction when he made a sly remark at their Verzuz battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Mocks DJ Akademiks At Jay-Z & Roc Nation Pop-Up DJ Akademiks has accused Charlamagne Tha God of being bought out by Roc Nation and Jay-Z, which Charlamange responded to.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Bow Wow's Tiny Desk Debut Will Kick Off The BET Awards NPR Music's Tiny Desk is heading to television for the first time with Bow Wow's performance ahead of the 2026 BET Awards this Sunday.
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Erika Marie 
Music Fans Believe GloRilla Took Aim At Megan Thee Stallion On "MANE" Online speculation is heating up after listeners pointed to several lyrics on GloRilla & Pooh Shiesty's "MANE" that they believe reference Megan.
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Erika Marie 
Music Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship With House Arrest Supervisor Federal prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty received unauthorized privileges while on house arrest, adding another layer to his pending criminal case involving Gucci Mane.
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Erika Marie 
Music Tom Hardy Plans Rap Album With CZARFACE, Features Busta Rhymes, Method Man Tom Hardy & Hip Hop trio CZARFACE, which includes Wu-Tang's Inspectah Deck, recently released their single, "Brother's Grimm."
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Erika Marie 
Music Swizz Beatz & Music Publishers Sue Bar For Playing Unlicensed Songs For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license.
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Erika Marie 
Music GloRilla Hints Her Next Album Will Be "Turnt" For The Summer With her sophomore solo record on the horizon, GloRilla is gearing up to have a "fun" album of the summer.
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Erika Marie