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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 We highlight instances of J. Cole's story-telling prowess in celebration of "4 Your Eyez Only."
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Seymoure December 09, 2016 Music After delivering back-to-back standout verses on ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" and Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX," AZ Chike has solidified himself as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting rap voices. He shares a hilarious story about the now-famous group photo from Kendrick’s The Pop Out, his initial fear of signing a record deal, and gaining support of West Coast legends.
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Aron A. March 27, 2025 Reviews Nas’s enduring lyrical skill shines over DJ Premier’s production in a way that serves as a fitting conclusion to the Legend Has It series.
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Aron A. December 20, 2025 Music From former employees to accusers, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides deeper insight into Diddy's career.
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Aron A. December 06, 2025 Pop Culture It looks like 50 Cent sees some serious potential in the mother of one of his foe Rick Ross' children, Tia Kemp.
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Caroline Fisher June 25, 2025 Society From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service.
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Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017 Politics Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie September 15, 2026 Music After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Fans can't get enough of Sexyy Red's mom.
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Caroline Fisher October 10, 2024 Music Discover Paul Simon's net worth in 2024. Learn about his career, Simon & Garfunkel, and his lucrative BMG deal.
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Axl Banks February 29, 2024 Music Delve into the soulful world of Eric Benét, whose musical journey has been marked by critically acclaimed albums.
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Rain Adams February 28, 2024 Music Examine Chris Stokes' multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, spanning music production and film direction.
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Original Content Top 10 J. Cole Story-Telling Tracks We highlight instances of J. Cole's story-telling prowess in celebration of "4 Your Eyez Only."
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Music AZ Chike Talks Kendrick Lamar “peekaboo,” Getting Roasted By ScHoolboy Q & West Coast Unity After delivering back-to-back standout verses on ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" and Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX," AZ Chike has solidified himself as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting rap voices. He shares a hilarious story about the now-famous group photo from Kendrick’s The Pop Out, his initial fear of signing a record deal, and gaining support of West Coast legends.
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Aron A. 
Reviews Nas & DJ Premier "Light-Years" Album Review Nas’s enduring lyrical skill shines over DJ Premier’s production in a way that serves as a fitting conclusion to the Legend Has It series.
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Aron A. 
Music Everyone Who Appears in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" From former employees to accusers, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides deeper insight into Diddy's career.
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Aron A. 
Pop Culture 50 Cent Offers To Make Tia Kemp The Next Wendy Williams Amid Rick Ross Beef It looks like 50 Cent sees some serious potential in the mother of one of his foe Rick Ross' children, Tia Kemp.
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Caroline Fisher 
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service.
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Kristen Bromiley 
Politics Chris Brown Thanks Jasmine Crockett And Apologizes For Fallout Over Award Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Praises Shyne After Former Rivals Make Peace After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie 
Music Sexyy Red’s Mother Goes Viral For Being A “Baddie” Fans can't get enough of Sexyy Red's mom.
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Music Paul Simon Net Worth 2024: What Is The Simon & Garfunkel Singer Worth? Discover Paul Simon's net worth in 2024. Learn about his career, Simon & Garfunkel, and his lucrative BMG deal.
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Axl Banks 
Music Eric Benét Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Delve into the soulful world of Eric Benét, whose musical journey has been marked by critically acclaimed albums.
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Rain Adams 
Music Chris Stokes Net Worth 2024: What Is The Record Executive Worth? Examine Chris Stokes' multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, spanning music production and film direction.
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Rain Adams