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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 Bruno Mars’ ability to chuck out relatable love songs was responsible for his massive appeal.
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Demi Phillips November 27, 2023 Music DMX made history with his first two albums but his third album, “…And Then There Was X” was an even bigger success.
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Axl Banks November 23, 2023 Pop Culture Discover Andy Milonakis' journey from internet sensation to TV star and his $1 million net worth.
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Axl Banks April 24, 2024 Original Content INTERVIEW: J. Prince has stepped out of the shadows to take control of his own narrative.
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Milca P. October 16, 2018 Reviews XXXTentacion's "?" is an ambitious, if occasionally oversaturated sophomore effort.
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Mitch Findlay March 19, 2018 Original Content We highlight instances of J. Cole's story-telling prowess in celebration of "4 Your Eyez Only."
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Seymoure December 09, 2016 Reviews Kevin Gates endured because his audience valued emotional honesty over moral cleanliness, and "Islah" is the clearest proof of that.
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Aron A. January 30, 2026 Music The change will take effect on the charts for January 17, which track listening habits from January 2 to 8.
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Cole Blake December 17, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard.
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Cole Blake December 02, 2025 Music Playboi Carti has been trying to head out on tour since July 2023, but after clearing several roadblocks, the Opium boss is finally doing it.
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Zachary Horvath August 25, 2025 Original Content In our first HotNewHipHop Video Essay, we look at Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and why it was always doomed to fail.
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Alexander Cole October 17, 2025 Reviews "Kiari" finds Offset asserting his personal and artistic identity through standout street bangers and poignant introspection, even as familiar tropes and uneven moments hold the project back.
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Aron A. August 27, 2025
Music What Is Bruno Mars' Best-Selling Album? Bruno Mars’ ability to chuck out relatable love songs was responsible for his massive appeal.
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Demi Phillips 
Music What Is DMX's Best-Selling Album? DMX made history with his first two albums but his third album, “…And Then There Was X” was an even bigger success.
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Axl Banks 
Pop Culture Andy Milonakis Net Worth 2024: What Is The Comedian Worth? Discover Andy Milonakis' journey from internet sensation to TV star and his $1 million net worth.
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Axl Banks 
Original Content J. Prince Plays His Position: Industry Vet Explains Why He Mediated Drake Beef & More INTERVIEW: J. Prince has stepped out of the shadows to take control of his own narrative.
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Milca P. 
Reviews XXXTentacion "?" Review XXXTentacion's "?" is an ambitious, if occasionally oversaturated sophomore effort.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Top 10 J. Cole Story-Telling Tracks We highlight instances of J. Cole's story-telling prowess in celebration of "4 Your Eyez Only."
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Seymoure 
Reviews “Islah” Was The Proof Kevin Gates Could Never Be Cancelled Kevin Gates endured because his audience valued emotional honesty over moral cleanliness, and "Islah" is the clearest proof of that.
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Aron A. 
Music Billboard Announces Major Rule Change That Could Shake Up Hip-Hop Sales The change will take effect on the charts for January 17, which track listening habits from January 2 to 8.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard's Top Rap Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard.
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Cole Blake 
Music Playboi Carti Announces Expansive "Antagonist" Tour Featuring Opium Labelmates Playboi Carti has been trying to head out on tour since July 2023, but after clearing several roadblocks, the Opium boss is finally doing it.
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Zachary Horvath 
Original Content Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Was Doomed From The Start In our first HotNewHipHop Video Essay, we look at Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and why it was always doomed to fail.
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Alexander Cole 
Reviews Offset "Kiari" Review "Kiari" finds Offset asserting his personal and artistic identity through standout street bangers and poignant introspection, even as familiar tropes and uneven moments hold the project back.
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Aron A.