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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 The introduction of DJ Screw's indelible work onto streaming services began this week with the "Originals (Volume 1)" drop.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026 Music Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and his recent sales figures for "ICEMAN" are further proof of his dominance.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks went on stream last night and leveled some disturbing allegations at those who oppose him and his success.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Jack Harlow says 'ICEMAN' is the star of the show for him.
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Tallie Spencer May 21, 2026 Music Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet.
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Erika Marie May 21, 2026 Music Rapper Max B stirred the pot when he placed himself among New York Rap greats while dissing Big Daddy Kane.
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Erika Marie May 19, 2026 Music The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors.
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Erika Marie May 18, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks didn't address Ebro, another Drake critic in hip-hop media, when assessing Joe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God's "ICEMAN" takes.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026 Music During a recent interview, Gunplay opened up about the peak of Maybach Music Group's success, and why it left him feeling betrayed.
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Caroline Fisher March 10, 2026 Streetwear This is far from Lil Yachty's only fashion hot take, as he prompted the ire of New York City's streetwear culture a few years ago.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2026 Music Milo Yiannopoulos questioned the credibility of the witness while speaking about the case publicly.
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Tallie Spencer March 05, 2026 Music During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks brutally responded to a clip of Young Thug and Lil Baby in a car together.
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Caroline Fisher March 04, 2026
Music DJ Screw's Mixtapes Are Finally Coming To Streaming The introduction of DJ Screw's indelible work onto streaming services began this week with the "Originals (Volume 1)" drop.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake's Second Week Sales Projections For "ICEMAN" Are Impressive Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and his recent sales figures for "ICEMAN" are further proof of his dominance.
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Music DJ Akademiks Alleges His Associates Are Being Stalked, Sends Warning Shot At Hip-Hop Media DJ Akademiks went on stream last night and leveled some disturbing allegations at those who oppose him and his success.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jack Harlow Says "Iceman" Is His Favorite From Drake’s Recent Album Trilogy Jack Harlow says 'ICEMAN' is the star of the show for him.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Drake Paid For "ICEMAN" Rollout Himself, Says DJ Akademiks Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet.
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Erika Marie 
Music Max B Places Himself Behind Biggie, Jay-Z, & Nas In Top NY Rap Debate Rapper Max B stirred the pot when he placed himself among New York Rap greats while dissing Big Daddy Kane.
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Erika Marie 
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.
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Erika Marie 
Music Akademiks Calls Out "ICEMAN" Takes From Joe Budden & Charlamagne DJ Akademiks didn't address Ebro, another Drake critic in hip-hop media, when assessing Joe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God's "ICEMAN" takes.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gunplay Reveals The Bitter Truth About His Relationship With Rick Ross During a recent interview, Gunplay opened up about the peak of Maybach Music Group's success, and why it left him feeling betrayed.
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Caroline Fisher 
Streetwear Lil Yachty Explains Why He Thinks Many Rappers Today Can't Dress This is far from Lil Yachty's only fashion hot take, as he prompted the ire of New York City's streetwear culture a few years ago.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West’s Team Mocks Injured Witness During Ongoing Civil Trial Milo Yiannopoulos questioned the credibility of the witness while speaking about the case publicly.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music DJ Akademiks Clowns Young Thug & Lil Baby As Collab Rumors Swirl During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks brutally responded to a clip of Young Thug and Lil Baby in a car together.
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Caroline Fisher