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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 Every single year, Barack Obama delivers his very own Summer Playlist, and this year, we got a glimpse into what he's been listening to.
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Alexander Cole July 30, 2026 Music Fetty Wap recently stopped by "The Breakfast Club" to reflect on his career and predict what's to come after his release from jail.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026 Music OJ Da Juiceman had been arrested earlier this month, as police accused him of allegedly pointing a gun at a state trooper.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026 Music Mero described Hot 97 as "the voice of NYC hip-hop and culture" in a press release along with the announcement.
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Cole Blake January 12, 2026 Music Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity.
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Aron A. May 15, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar and Bono teamed up for an underrated highlight from "DAMN."
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Axl Banks November 07, 2023 Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and "tv off" were covered in South Korea recently, and this has not gone over well state side.
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Alexander Cole September 02, 2026 Music Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island.
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Aron A. July 23, 2026 Music Kai Cenat announced that he and Gabrielle "Gigi" Alayah were ending their relationship in a post on X, last week.
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Cole Blake December 30, 2025 Music Rihanna's reported testimony about the shooting at her home with A$AP Rocky emerged this week amid suspect Ivanna Ortiz's not guilty plea.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026 Music Drake's father Dennis Graham also reunited with Drizzy's mother Sandi to celebrate her 66th birthday this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Diddy may not have been able to be with his family on Christmas, but Justin Combs did a great thing by stopping by to check on his pops.
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Zachary Horvath December 26, 2025
Music Barack Obama Adds Drake, Vince Staples, Doechii, And SZA To His Summer Playlist Every single year, Barack Obama delivers his very own Summer Playlist, and this year, we got a glimpse into what he's been listening to.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Fetty Wap Doesn't Want To Make Music About Prison After His Release Fetty Wap recently stopped by "The Breakfast Club" to reflect on his career and predict what's to come after his release from jail.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music OJ Da Juiceman Rushed To Hospital For Diabetes Emergency In Police Custody OJ Da Juiceman had been arrested earlier this month, as police accused him of allegedly pointing a gun at a state trooper.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Mero To Replace "Ebro In The Morning" On Hot 97 Mero described Hot 97 as "the voice of NYC hip-hop and culture" in a press release along with the announcement.
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Cole Blake 
Music “ICEMAN” Episode 4 Is Drake’s Greatest Homage To Toronto Since “Views” Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity.
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Aron A. 
Music Kendrick Lamar's "XXX": A Sonic Manifesto Of Modern Turmoil Kendrick Lamar and Bono teamed up for an underrated highlight from "DAMN."
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Axl Banks 
Music South Korean Air Force Soldier Accused Of Blatant Cultural Appropriation Following "Not Like Us" Performance Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and "tv off" were covered in South Korea recently, and this has not gone over well state side.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island.
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Aron A. 
Music 6ix9ine Calls Kai Cenat's Ex "Ugly" And Promises He Can Do Better Kai Cenat announced that he and Gabrielle "Gigi" Alayah were ending their relationship in a post on X, last week.
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Cole Blake 
Music Rihanna Reportedly Breaks Silence On Home Shooting Details In Police Report Rihanna's reported testimony about the shooting at her home with A$AP Rocky emerged this week amid suspect Ivanna Ortiz's not guilty plea.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Wishes "More Life" To His Mom Sandra Graham At Birthday Celebration Drake's father Dennis Graham also reunited with Drizzy's mother Sandi to celebrate her 66th birthday this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Justin Combs Visits Diddy In Prison For Christmas Diddy may not have been able to be with his family on Christmas, but Justin Combs did a great thing by stopping by to check on his pops.
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Zachary Horvath