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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 Lil Skies had a huge rise to prominence in 2017, and to this day, fans remember some of his biggest hits fondly.
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Alexander Cole June 16, 2026 Music Moneybagg Yo described how he "couldn't believe" she passed away.
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Caroline Fisher June 01, 2023 Music A conversation between Drake and DJ Akademiks has shed new light on how the rapper processed Tay Keith's unexpected death.
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Erika Marie June 30, 2026 Music "Your baby momma ain't even post a single, damn, where she at?" Drake raps on "Burning Bridges."
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Aron A. May 15, 2026 Music Wack 100 had previously questioned Drake's affiliation with fellow Toronto rapper Top5 amid the Kendrick Lamar battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025 Relationships After his wife shared photos of her bruised face, Big Tigger is "categorically" denying allegations that he is responsible.
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Erika Marie June 12, 2026 Music Lizzo's latest album has sparked questions about whether the singer can reconnect with the audience that once made her a Pop powerhouse.
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Erika Marie June 23, 2026 Music After T.I. called Verzuz "poor people activity," Timbaland was confused. Tip returned to explain himself after being criticized.
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Erika Marie June 22, 2026 Streetwear Drake added a new "Where She At?" t-shirt to his Amazon storefront, widely seen as a shot at A$AP Rocky over Rihanna.
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Ben Atkinson June 25, 2026 Music Target faces boycotts after pulling back on DEI efforts.
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Aron A. June 15, 2026 Music Ray Daniels of the podcast "The Culture Report" wants the same treatment for Lyte that men get when they say something problematic.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2023 Music Anthony Fantano is no fan of Halsey's music, and now, the singer is coming out with her own thoughts on the matter.
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Alexander Cole June 22, 2026
Music Lil Skies Reveals He Applied To Dollar General Amid Career Struggles Lil Skies had a huge rise to prominence in 2017, and to this day, fans remember some of his biggest hits fondly.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Moneybagg Yo Details Chyna Santana's Death: "I Instantly Broke Down" Moneybagg Yo described how he "couldn't believe" she passed away.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Drake Told Akademiks He Missed A Call From Tay Keith Prior To His Death A conversation between Drake and DJ Akademiks has shed new light on how the rapper processed Tay Keith's unexpected death.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Takes Shots At A$AP Rocky & Rihanna On “ICEMAN” "Your baby momma ain't even post a single, damn, where she at?" Drake raps on "Burning Bridges."
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Aron A. 
Music Wack 100 Warns Drake To Keep It Light After Rapper Allegedly Dismisses Wack's Threats Wack 100 had previously questioned Drake's affiliation with fellow Toronto rapper Top5 amid the Kendrick Lamar battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Big Tigger & Wife Respond Separately To Abuse Allegations After his wife shared photos of her bruised face, Big Tigger is "categorically" denying allegations that he is responsible.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lizzo's "B*tch" Album Reportedly Sells Less Than 3K First Week Lizzo's latest album has sparked questions about whether the singer can reconnect with the audience that once made her a Pop powerhouse.
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Erika Marie 
Music T.I. Clarifies Verzuz Comments After Timbaland's Reaction After T.I. called Verzuz "poor people activity," Timbaland was confused. Tip returned to explain himself after being criticized.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Drake's New "Where She At" T-Shirt Sparks Speculation About A$AP Rocky Beef Drake added a new "Where She At?" t-shirt to his Amazon storefront, widely seen as a shot at A$AP Rocky over Rihanna.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music JAY-Z Strikes Target Deal For "Reasonable Doubt" Exclusive Vinyl Amid Boycott & People Aren't Happy Target faces boycotts after pulling back on DEI efforts.
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Aron A. 
Music MC Lyte Causes Controversy After Old Lyrics About Age Gaps Resurface Ray Daniels of the podcast "The Culture Report" wants the same treatment for Lyte that men get when they say something problematic.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Halsey Gets Into Viral Spat With Anthony Fantano Over "The Great Impersonator" Review Anthony Fantano is no fan of Halsey's music, and now, the singer is coming out with her own thoughts on the matter.
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Alexander Cole