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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 Ian, the viral rapper behind "Figure It Out," went from obscurity to fame via skill, smart marketing, and mastering social media.
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Ashley Turner May 28, 2024 Music The story behind Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII set is headed to Hulu and ESPN with rare footage and new production insight.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music While SZA and LUCKI are quite distinct artistically, they occupy similarly beloved and all-encompassing spaces in their fields.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025 Music Charleston White is furious over Lil Durk's acquittal in his murder-for-hire case, accusing DJ Akademiks of opening the door for the verdict.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2026 Pop Culture Their feud started with fatphobia accusations and resurfaced when Samyra objected to Cardi B working with Old Navy.
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Erika Marie September 04, 2026 Music Blueface is one of the latest rappers to start streaming on Kick, and he is bringing in loads of cash as a result.
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Erika Marie September 01, 2026 Music OsamaSon is following up his January project "Jump Out," which is one of the year's most acclaimed hip-hop efforts so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025 Original Content The OVO Sound roster keeps growing. Here are all the active artists and affiliates.
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Karlton Jahmal January 29, 2018 Music Footage from the night King Von died shows police placing Lul Timm in custody while the shooting investigation was still unfolding.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music The legal pressure around Summer Walker expands as she accuses LVRN of fraud, hidden revenue, and breaching her trust.
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Erika Marie October 13, 2026 Music M.I.A.’s lawsuit is facing a new challenge as Kid Cudi argues that choosing who performs on his tour is protected speech.
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Music Who Is Ian? The Viral Rapper Behind "Figure It Out" Ian, the viral rapper behind "Figure It Out," went from obscurity to fame via skill, smart marketing, and mastering social media.
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Ashley Turner 
Music Michael Jackson’s 1993 Halftime Show Gets Documentary The story behind Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII set is headed to Hulu and ESPN with rare footage and new production insight.
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Erika Marie 
Music SZA Recalls How She And LUCKI Used To Live Together While Congratulating His Rise While SZA and LUCKI are quite distinct artistically, they occupy similarly beloved and all-encompassing spaces in their fields.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Charleston White Claims DJ Akademiks Is The Reason Lil Durk Was Acquitted Charleston White is furious over Lil Durk's acquittal in his murder-for-hire case, accusing DJ Akademiks of opening the door for the verdict.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Breaking Down Cardi B's Beef With Plus-Size Fashion Influencer Samyra Their feud started with fatphobia accusations and resurfaced when Samyra objected to Cardi B working with Old Navy.
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Erika Marie 
Music Blueface Reveals Outrageous Weekly Kick Stream Earnings Blueface is one of the latest rappers to start streaming on Kick, and he is bringing in loads of cash as a result.
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Alexander Cole 
Music N.O.R.E. Accuses DJ Vlad Of Racism As Their Feud Gets Uglier
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Erika Marie 
Music OsamaSon Shrugs Off Sex Tape Scandal By Dropping Fan Favorite Leak On SoundCloud OsamaSon is following up his January project "Jump Out," which is one of the year's most acclaimed hip-hop efforts so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content A Guide To OVO's Roster & Affiliates The OVO Sound roster keeps growing. Here are all the active artists and affiliates.
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Karlton Jahmal 
Music Bodycam Footage Shows Lul Timm Detained After King Von Shooting Footage from the night King Von died shows police placing Lul Timm in custody while the shooting investigation was still unfolding.
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Erika Marie 
Music Summer Walker Accuses LVRN Of Fraud And Withholding Money The legal pressure around Summer Walker expands as she accuses LVRN of fraud, hidden revenue, and breaching her trust.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kid Cudi Wants M.I.A.’s $2.8M Lawsuit Thrown Out M.I.A.’s lawsuit is facing a new challenge as Kid Cudi argues that choosing who performs on his tour is protected speech.
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Erika Marie