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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 Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch.
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Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026 Music Patrick Xavier Clark recently got a date for the murder trial of Takeoff, who was fatally shot in Houston in 2022.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026 Society Jay-Z won't budge unless the independent court produces a more diverse list of candidates.
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Devin Ch November 28, 2018 Relationships Matthew Knowles later claimed to Page Six that he had been asked several different questions about Tina Knowles.
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Cole Blake March 04, 2026 Music Where did it go wrong?
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Aron A. October 08, 2025 Music Bow Wow was one of the performers at Drake's birthday party, and the Canadian megastar made sure to pay homage.
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Alexander Cole October 26, 2026 Music Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music Yung Miami is having a good summer thanks to the success of "Spend Dat," and she is ready to give people her new album.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Music Lil Uzi Vert has been coming through with some dope singles and snippets as of late, and as it turns out, and album should be on the way.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Original Content Throughout the years, rappers have been highlighted for their contributions to entertainment and the global impact of their careers.
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HNHH Staff May 02, 2023 Music Trippie Redd's criticism of the new generation reflects a recurring tension in hip-hop, where the revolutionaries who push the genre forward eventually become the gatekeepers resisting its next evolution.
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Aron A. October 09, 2026 Music Although Durk is dealing with a lot legally, his message proves India is still on his mind.
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Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
Music Drake, Eminem & More Among Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rappers Ever Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Takeoff's Murder Suspect Enlists High-Profile Lawyers Ahead Of Trial Patrick Xavier Clark recently got a date for the murder trial of Takeoff, who was fatally shot in Houston in 2022.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Society Jay-Z Displeased With Lack Of "Black" Arbitrators Shortlisted For His Legal Dispute Jay-Z won't budge unless the independent court produces a more diverse list of candidates.
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Devin Ch 
Relationships Matthew Knowles Abruptly Ends Interview After Being Asked About Tina Knowles Matthew Knowles later claimed to Page Six that he had been asked several different questions about Tina Knowles.
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Cole Blake 
Music Cardi B & JT Beef: A Full Timeline Where did it go wrong?
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Heaps Praise Upon Bow Wow During 40th Birthday Party Bow Wow was one of the performers at Drake's birthday party, and the Canadian megastar made sure to pay homage.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Rips Doodie Lo For Streaming With N3on Amid Lil Durk Trial Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Yung Miami Has A Warning For Her Doubters Ahead Of Debut Solo Album Yung Miami is having a good summer thanks to the success of "Spend Dat," and she is ready to give people her new album.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Drops Wavy New Snippet And All But Confirms A New Album Is Imminent Lil Uzi Vert has been coming through with some dope singles and snippets as of late, and as it turns out, and album should be on the way.
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Alexander Cole 
Original Content 7 Rappers Who Have Received Honorary Degrees Throughout the years, rappers have been highlighted for their contributions to entertainment and the global impact of their careers.
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HNHH Staff 
Music What Do Trippie Redd & Melle Mel Have In Common? When Revolutionaries Become Gatekeepers Trippie Redd's criticism of the new generation reflects a recurring tension in hip-hop, where the revolutionaries who push the genre forward eventually become the gatekeepers resisting its next evolution.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message To India Royale From Behind Bars Although Durk is dealing with a lot legally, his message proves India is still on his mind.
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Tallie Spencer