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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. Original Content After reuniting on the Juvenile-assisted "Ride Dat," we survey Lil Wayne and Birdman's bitter feud to pinpoint what went wrong and how their bond was finally repaired.
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Robert Blair September 19, 2019 Music Kanye West previously spoke on the children of Jay-Z and Beyoncé via critical allegations, and this Roots Picnic Freestyle addressed that.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026 Music Chris Brown is used to catching flack at this point, but he thinks his new album "Brown" will eventually grow on people.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's 2012 classic "good kid, m.A.A.d city" recently celebrated its 13-year anniversary, doing so on October 22.
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Zachary Horvath November 06, 2025 Sports Fanatics Fest became the latest stop in JAY-Z's high-profile week, bringing together the rapper with LeBron James and Tom Brady under one roof.
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Erika Marie July 17, 2026 TV Reality TV's hottest show welcomed back one of its biggest celebrity fans as Megan Thee Stallion returned to the Love Island USA villa.
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Erika Marie June 29, 2026 Original Content A longstanding cold war between two of the biggest figures in rap just went hostile.
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Jibril Yassin December 14, 2018 Music EXCLUSIVE: B.G. reflects on censorship, mental health, his album "Freedom Of Speech," and how hip-hop has been on trial since the 90s.
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Aron A. April 28, 2025 Music The up-and-comer went missing earlier this week, and it tragically coincided with her birthday.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 22, 2023 Music Island Boys took the internet by storm in 2021, but they have made it clear that their music making days are behind them.
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Elias Andrews February 25, 2025 Music Tsu Surf recently launched a new website.
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Caroline Fisher January 16, 2025 Music During an interview with Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes went into detail about his close friendship with the legendary 2Pac Shakur.
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Mitch Findlay October 21, 2020
Original Content Unraveling Lil Wayne & Birdman's Lengthy Road To Reconciliation After reuniting on the Juvenile-assisted "Ride Dat," we survey Lil Wayne and Birdman's bitter feud to pinpoint what went wrong and how their bond was finally repaired.
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Robert Blair 
Music Jay-Z Takes Shots At Kanye West During Roots Picnic Freestyle Kanye West previously spoke on the children of Jay-Z and Beyoncé via critical allegations, and this Roots Picnic Freestyle addressed that.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown Isn't Worried About Mixed Fan Reactions To New Album "Brown" Chris Brown is used to catching flack at this point, but he thinks his new album "Brown" will eventually grow on people.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Song From The GKMC Era Surfaces Online Kendrick Lamar's 2012 classic "good kid, m.A.A.d city" recently celebrated its 13-year anniversary, doing so on October 22.
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Zachary Horvath 
Sports Jay-Z, LeBron James, & Tom Brady Link Up At Fanatics Fest NYC Fanatics Fest became the latest stop in JAY-Z's high-profile week, bringing together the rapper with LeBron James and Tom Brady under one roof.
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Erika Marie 
TV Megan Thee Stallion Confronts 'Love Island' Contestant Over Shady Behavior Reality TV's hottest show welcomed back one of its biggest celebrity fans as Megan Thee Stallion returned to the Love Island USA villa.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Kanye West Vs. Drake: A Complete History A longstanding cold war between two of the biggest figures in rap just went hostile.
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Jibril Yassin 
Music B.G. Is Fighting The Same Battle As N.W.A & 2 Live Crew: On “Freedom Of Speech,” Censorship & Hot Boys Reunion EXCLUSIVE: B.G. reflects on censorship, mental health, his album "Freedom Of Speech," and how hip-hop has been on trial since the 90s.
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Aron A. 
Music Police Find Ohio Rapper Ahlotta's Body, Take Boyfriend Into Custody For Murder The up-and-comer went missing earlier this week, and it tragically coincided with her birthday.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Island Boys Confirm Break Up After Member Franky Venegas Arrested Island Boys took the internet by storm in 2021, but they have made it clear that their music making days are behind them.
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Elias Andrews 
Music Tsu Surf Delivers Moving Update Amid Five-Year Prison Sentence Tsu Surf recently launched a new website.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Busta Rhymes Reflects On 2Pac Friendship With Crazy Story During an interview with Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes went into detail about his close friendship with the legendary 2Pac Shakur.
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Mitch Findlay