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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 JAY-Z's performance at the Roots Picnic attempted to reclaim control of a narrative that's increasingly split between the rapper and the institution.
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Aron A. June 03, 2026 Music Do you know the five elements of Hip Hop? Take a look at the culture's foundation as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary.
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Erika Marie June 23, 2023 Music Oliver Tree tragically passed away in a helicopter accident this weekend, and on Monday, Kid Cudi delivered his reaction.
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Alexander Cole June 15, 2026 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Dr. Daniel Bober stands by his evaluation of the Roc Nation CEO's daughter, who is suing Bober and Desiree Perez.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 03, 2025 Music JT originally resurfaced Chris Blake Griffith's allegations about Stefon Diggs while feuding with Cardi B.
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Cole Blake September 25, 2025 Music Ye is making his way back to Tampa.
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Aron A. May 26, 2026 Music He was reportedly arrested on gun charges.
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Caroline Fisher June 30, 2023 Music AllStar JR recently received an aggravated assault charge for allegedly shooting NBA Ben10 at a Houston restaurant.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj complained that she's still paid millions of dollars in taxes over the years.
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Cole Blake September 18, 2024 Music Molly Santana says it was "destiny."
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Tallie Spencer May 21, 2026 Music According to Finesse2tymes, the mother of one of his children recently passed away, and now her family is seeking child support.
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Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025
Music JAŸ-Z Already Warned Us: 2026 Is All Offense JAY-Z's performance at the Roots Picnic attempted to reclaim control of a narrative that's increasingly split between the rapper and the institution.
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Aron A. 
Music The Five Elements Of Hip Hop: Breaking Down Its Core Pillars Do you know the five elements of Hip Hop? Take a look at the culture's foundation as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kid Cudi Pays Homage To Oliver Tree After His Tragic Passing Oliver Tree tragically passed away in a helicopter accident this weekend, and on Monday, Kid Cudi delivered his reaction.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Doctor Behind Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez's Daughter's Evaluation Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Dr. Daniel Bober stands by his evaluation of the Roc Nation CEO's daughter, who is suing Bober and Desiree Perez.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Blake Griffith Theorizes About Stefon Diggs' Sexuality With DJ Akademiks JT originally resurfaced Chris Blake Griffith's allegations about Stefon Diggs while feuding with Cardi B.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kanye West Offering Free Tickets To First Tampa Bay Show In A Decade Ye is making his way back to Tampa.
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Aron A. 
Music O-Block's Boss Top Sentenced To 5 Years He was reportedly arrested on gun charges.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music NBA Ben10 Is Reportedly Permanently Paralyzed After Houston Shooting AllStar JR recently received an aggravated assault charge for allegedly shooting NBA Ben10 at a Houston restaurant.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Nicki Minaj Is Still Not A US Citizen Despite Her Best Efforts Nicki Minaj complained that she's still paid millions of dollars in taxes over the years.
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Cole Blake 
Music Molly Santana Explains How Drake & Future Collaboration “Ran To Atlanta” Happened Molly Santana says it was "destiny."
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Finesse2tymes Battles For Custody Of Daughter Following Her Mother’s Death According to Finesse2tymes, the mother of one of his children recently passed away, and now her family is seeking child support.
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Caroline Fisher