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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. Reviews Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization.
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Aron A. January 20, 2026 Music Dave Chappelle is already making plenty of headlines for the jokes from his newest Netflix special, "The Unstoppable..."
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Cole Blake December 22, 2025 Music It's been a while since we've had a Drake and Lil Wayne collab, but maybe Drizzy's latest move on Instagram is a sign of things to come.
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Zachary Horvath May 01, 2026 Music Although PlaqueBoyMax is an NBA YoungBoy fan, YB did not take kindly to Max's thoughts on the "Slime Cry" cut "Headtap."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Music J. Cole reveals he became "incredibly re-inspired."
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Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026 Music Diddy was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and will find out his sentence, next month.
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Cole Blake September 04, 2025 Streetwear After a video went viral of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky seemingly arguing at the Met Gala, some fans pointed the finger at Giovanna Battaglia.
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Alexander Cole May 06, 2026 Music Blueface previously told Adam22 that his new face tattoos he got in prison were meant to affirm his identity, but he has more details now.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025 Music Last week, Cam'ron hit J Cole with a lawsuit over their collab "Ready '24," and he's seeking at least $500K.
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Caroline Fisher November 05, 2025 Music Before Supa Dupa Fly, Missy Elliott was a part of a female foursome known as SISTA, mentored by DeVante Swing.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025 Music Chris Brown is using AI to promote his new album, "BROWN," and this has led to some backlash on platforms such as X.
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Alexander Cole May 06, 2026 Music Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Reviews A$AP Rocky "Don't Be Dumb" Review Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization.
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Aron A. 
Music Dave Chappelle Jokes About Missing Out On Sex With Diddy & Cassie In New Netflix Special Dave Chappelle is already making plenty of headlines for the jokes from his newest Netflix special, "The Unstoppable..."
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake Honors Lil Wayne Ahead Of "ICEMAN" It's been a while since we've had a Drake and Lil Wayne collab, but maybe Drizzy's latest move on Instagram is a sign of things to come.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music NBA YoungBoy Blasts PlaqueBoyMax For Not Liking New Song, Max Responds Although PlaqueBoyMax is an NBA YoungBoy fan, YB did not take kindly to Max's thoughts on the "Slime Cry" cut "Headtap."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Reveals ‘The Fall-Off’ Evolved Into A Double Album Following New Inspiration From Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef J. Cole reveals he became "incredibly re-inspired."
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Diddy Seeks Acquittal By Accusing Prosecutors Of Misunderstanding The Definition Of Prostitution Diddy was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and will find out his sentence, next month.
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Cole Blake 
Streetwear Source Close to Giovanna Battaglia Clears The Air Following A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Debacle After a video went viral of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky seemingly arguing at the Met Gala, some fans pointed the finger at Giovanna Battaglia.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Blueface Explains Meanings Behind His Prison Face Tattoos Blueface previously told Adam22 that his new face tattoos he got in prison were meant to affirm his identity, but he has more details now.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cam’ron Refuses To Discuss His “Ready ‘24” Lawsuit Against J Cole Last week, Cam'ron hit J Cole with a lawsuit over their collab "Ready '24," and he's seeking at least $500K.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Missy Elliott’s Bank Account Off-Limits In Year-Long Songwriting Lawsuit Before Supa Dupa Fly, Missy Elliott was a part of a female foursome known as SISTA, mentored by DeVante Swing.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Chris Brown's Use Of AI Sparks Intense Debate On Social Media Chris Brown is using AI to promote his new album, "BROWN," and this has led to some backlash on platforms such as X.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Allegedly Subjected Contractor To Cruel & Unusual Punishment Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares