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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 "I should have been there to stop this from happening," Lanez reflected upon hearing of his friend's tragic passing.
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Hayley Hynes September 08, 2023 Pop Culture "Seven" is officially the biggest streaming debut for any rapper in global Spotify history.
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Hayley Hynes July 15, 2023 Music In 2019, Gina Huynh accused Diddy of "mentally, emotionally and physically abusing" her.
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Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023 Original Content Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on.
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Aron A. October 10, 2025 Streetwear Virgil Abloh credits Kanye West for how far he's come in fashion.
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Chantilly Post June 28, 2018 Original Content Pusha T and Kanye West are out here asking the important questions.
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Mitch Findlay May 25, 2018 Music The DJ reportedly committed suicide with self-inflicted cuts from glass.
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Alex Zidel May 01, 2018 Music Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Pop Culture Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves were enjoying a night out while listening to Mariah the Scientist, but things went south later on.
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Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026 Music Earlier this year, Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he hasn't received his fair share of royalties.
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Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026 Music The vaccine bar on "Ca$ino" seemed to reference Baby Keem's five-year absence, which he expanded on during his album listening party.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026 Music Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Tory Lanez's "Alone At Prom" Album Inspiration, Alexa, Gets Touching Tribute From Singer After Death "I should have been there to stop this from happening," Lanez reflected upon hearing of his friend's tragic passing.
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Hayley Hynes 
Pop Culture Latto Throws It Back In Close-Up Twerking Video After Breaking Spotify Rap Record With "Seven" Jungkook Collab "Seven" is officially the biggest streaming debut for any rapper in global Spotify history.
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Hayley Hynes 
Music Diddy's Ex Gina Huynh Recalls Horrific Alleged Abuse In Resurfaced Interview In 2019, Gina Huynh accused Diddy of "mentally, emotionally and physically abusing" her.
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Caroline Fisher 
Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on.
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Aron A. 
Streetwear Virgil Abloh Explains Kanye West Hug At Paris Fashion Show: "That Show Was Us" Virgil Abloh credits Kanye West for how far he's come in fashion.
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Chantilly Post 
Original Content Pusha T & Kanye West's "What Would Meek Do?": A Lyrical Analysis Pusha T and Kanye West are out here asking the important questions.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Avicii's Cause Of Death Revealed The DJ reportedly committed suicide with self-inflicted cuts from glass.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Rolling Loud Is What Happens When Everything Becomes Content Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. 
Pop Culture Lil Baby's Ex Jayda Cheaves & Dess Dior Get Into Nasty Brawl At The Club Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves were enjoying a night out while listening to Mariah the Scientist, but things went south later on.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Chad Hugo Expands $1 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Pharrell Earlier this year, Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he hasn't received his fair share of royalties.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Baby Keem Causes A Stir By Referencing Vaccines On New Album "Ca$ino" The vaccine bar on "Ca$ino" seemed to reference Baby Keem's five-year absence, which he expanded on during his album listening party.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Tjay Has Some Bars For Adin Ross On New Song "Can't Change" Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares