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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 Hot 97 announced that Mero will be taking over the morning time slot on Hot 97 with his new show, "Mornings with Mero."
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Cole Blake January 13, 2026 Music Social media users have mixed feelings about Kanye West claiming he wants to drop "YANDHI" several years later.
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Caroline Fisher May 02, 2025 Music Lil Uzi Vert took the opportunity to clear up speculation of their sexuality on Pink Tape.
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Alex Zidel March 09, 2021 Music Vic Mensa gets called out for admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend after his XXXTENTACION diss.
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Aron A. October 12, 2018 Music Yesterday, J. Cole unleashed the first single from his anxiously awaited seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Demi Phillips November 29, 2023 Original Content Nicki loves shouting out ballers, so here are a few of her best bars about sports!
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Brandon Simmons May 09, 2023 Original Content Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!).
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Erika Marie April 17, 2023 Relationships Latto recently decided to go public with her relationship with 21 Savage following years of rampant rumors.
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Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025 Music Dive into Cheryl Lynn's illustrious music career and her enduring influence on the R&B and disco genres, as she cements her legacy.
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Rain Adams February 02, 2024 Politics Her explanation stirred up some backlash online.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 13, 2025
Music Ebro Roasted After Posting An Apple Music Office Tour In Response To Mero's Hot 97 Hire Hot 97 announced that Mero will be taking over the morning time slot on Hot 97 with his new show, "Mornings with Mero."
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Cole Blake 
Music Kanye West Claims He Finally Wants To Drop “YANDHI” Social media users have mixed feelings about Kanye West claiming he wants to drop "YANDHI" several years later.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Confirms Their Sexuality On "Pink Tape" Lil Uzi Vert took the opportunity to clear up speculation of their sexuality on Pink Tape.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Asian Doll Moves On From Gucci Mane Deal With Yo Gotti Aspirations Asian Doll is manifesting a spot with Yo Gotti's CMG label.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Vic Mensa Called Out For Previously Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend Vic Mensa gets called out for admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend after his XXXTENTACION diss.
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Aron A. 
Music J. Cole’s "Disc 2 Track 2" Beat Was Meant For Drake & Kanye West Collab Album Yesterday, J. Cole unleashed the first single from his anxiously awaited seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Caroline Fisher 
Relationships Usher & Chilli Relationship Timeline Revisiting the history of one of R&B's “IT” couples.
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Demi Phillips 
Original Content 13 Times Nicki Minaj Dropped Bars About Sports Nicki loves shouting out ballers, so here are a few of her best bars about sports!
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Brandon Simmons 
Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!).
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Latto Finally Confirms Long-Rumored Relationship With “Husband” 21 Savage Latto recently decided to go public with her relationship with 21 Savage following years of rampant rumors.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Cheryl Lynn Net Worth 2024: What Is The Iconic Singer Worth? Dive into Cheryl Lynn's illustrious music career and her enduring influence on the R&B and disco genres, as she cements her legacy.
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