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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 Kanye West seems to have switched up his opinion of Kendrick Lamar several times in the past couple of months.
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Caroline Fisher May 01, 2025 Music This is a big year for the ESSENCE Festival as it's going to help celebrate the 55th anniversary of its namesake magazine.
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Zachary Horvath April 15, 2025 Music Some big bucks make YB's legal situation a bit easier to swallow.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 25, 2024 Politics Eric Adams surprised Fat Joe on stage in the Bronx.
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Cole Blake August 21, 2024 Politics The rapper repped his native state.
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Elias Andrews August 20, 2024 Music The Game took quite the tumble.
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Cole Blake August 20, 2024 Music Dr. Dre wants to be a fixture at the Los Angeles games in 2028.
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Devin Morton August 13, 2024 Music You'll be able to catch the full interview tomorrow, August 14.
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Zachary Horvath August 13, 2024 Music So far, fans are loving "Sugar Honey Iced Tea."
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Caroline Fisher August 09, 2024 Music Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music Cardi B was trying a little too hard to seduce a humanoid robot in the streets during Super Bowl weekend, as it fell on her mid-dance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2026 Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" reacted to rampant rumors that Drake and Future are squashing their beef, and also touched on the "ICEMAN" rollout.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2026
Music Kanye West Targets Kendrick Lamar During Passionate Rant With Drake Affiliate Top5 Kanye West seems to have switched up his opinion of Kendrick Lamar several times in the past couple of months.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music ESSENCE Festival Announces Stacked 2025 Lineup This is a big year for the ESSENCE Festival as it's going to help celebrate the 55th anniversary of its namesake magazine.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Doubles Down On Rumor That NBA YoungBoy Made $100 Million Last Year Some big bucks make YB's legal situation a bit easier to swallow.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Fat Joe Honors Hip-Hop Legends While Receiving Key To New York City Eric Adams surprised Fat Joe on stage in the Bronx.
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Cole Blake 
Politics Lil Jon Shocks Fans With Surprise Performance At DNC Roll Call: Watch The rapper repped his native state.
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Elias Andrews 
Music The Game Slips & Falls During Friend's Wedding Ceremony: Watch The Game took quite the tumble.
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Cole Blake 
Music Dr. Dre Wants To Try Out For The 2028 Summer Olympics Dr. Dre wants to be a fixture at the Los Angeles games in 2028.
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Devin Morton 
Music Tyler, The Creator Shares Harsh Opinion About A Lot Of New Rappers You'll be able to catch the full interview tomorrow, August 14.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Latto Earns “Female Drake” Nickname With New Album So far, fans are loving "Sugar Honey Iced Tea."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music T.I. Claims He Has Paperwork Proving 50 Cent Is A Snitch Earlier this month, T.I. accused 50 Cent of dodging a Verzuz battle against him, prompting some fiery back-and-forth.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cardi B Threatens To Sue Over Viral Clip Of Robot Falling On Her During Dance Cardi B was trying a little too hard to seduce a humanoid robot in the streets during Super Bowl weekend, as it fell on her mid-dance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Doesn't Care About Drake & Future's "ICEMAN" Rumors "The Joe Budden Podcast" reacted to rampant rumors that Drake and Future are squashing their beef, and also touched on the "ICEMAN" rollout.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares