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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 Joey Bada$$ started a hip-hop world war of sorts in January and it's got everyone from the West popping out to prove their worth.
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Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025 Music Joey Bada$$ has been feuding with several West Coast artists since dropping "The Ruler’s Back," earlier this year.
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Cole Blake May 19, 2025 Music Bow Wow and Chris Brown have created a list of hit songs together such as "Shortie Like Mine" and "Ain't Thinkin' Bout You."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 19, 2025 Music Cassie took the stand for the final time today amid her ex-boyfriend Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial.
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Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025 Music Megan Thee Stallion stirred up controversy last week at the Met Gala for breaking the rules by taking photos at the event.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul May 16, 2025 Music The Weeknd says that his new film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," might actually be more of a "rebirth" than a death.
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Cole Blake May 13, 2025 Music The latest post comes as Kanye West has been making headlines for his controversial new song, "Heil Hitler."
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Cole Blake May 12, 2025 Music Papoose’s “Jezebel” lyric draws a response from Fat Joe, who says he has never seen anyone write for Remy Ma.
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Erika Marie September 21, 2026 Music PlaqueBoyMax tried to set up an "In The Booth" session with Drake back when the Toronto superstar was starting to announce "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Sneakers SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
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Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025 Music Fans have many theories as to who Young Thug may be referring to here, whether it's related to his YSL RICO case or to hip-hop media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025 Music The Alchemist and Erykah Badu's collaboration has drawn some controversy, but fans are still very excited for what they have in store.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2025
Music Hitta J3 Joins The Joey Bada$$ Rap Battle As He Raps Over Iconic Kendrick Lamar Beat Joey Bada$$ started a hip-hop world war of sorts in January and it's got everyone from the West popping out to prove their worth.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music AZ Chike Joins Army Of West Coast Rappers Feuding With Joey Bada$$ On New Diss Track, "What Would You Do?" Joey Bada$$ has been feuding with several West Coast artists since dropping "The Ruler’s Back," earlier this year.
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Cole Blake 
Music Bow Wow Rallies For Chris Brown's Freedom After U.K. Arrest Bow Wow and Chris Brown have created a list of hit songs together such as "Shortie Like Mine" and "Ain't Thinkin' Bout You."
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Cassie’s Husband Alex Fine Shares Moving Statement After Her Testimony In Diddy Trial Cassie took the stand for the final time today amid her ex-boyfriend Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Megan Thee Stallion Partners With Wal-Mart For Hot Girl Summer Swimwear Line Megan Thee Stallion stirred up controversy last week at the Met Gala for breaking the rules by taking photos at the event.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music The Weeknd Considers Switching Course & Keeping His Stage Name The Weeknd says that his new film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," might actually be more of a "rebirth" than a death.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kanye West Brutally Criticizes Kendrick Lamar Over Taylor Swift Dancing To "Not Like Us" The latest post comes as Kanye West has been making headlines for his controversial new song, "Heil Hitler."
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Cole Blake 
Music Fat Joe Addresses Papoose's Claim He Wrote For Remy Ma Papoose’s “Jezebel” lyric draws a response from Fat Joe, who says he has never seen anyone write for Remy Ma.
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Erika Marie 
Music PlaqueBoyMax Reveals He Asked Drake For An "In The Booth" Session PlaqueBoyMax tried to set up an "In The Booth" session with Drake back when the Toronto superstar was starting to announce "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Young Thug Raises Fans' Eyebrows By Calling Out Mystery "Rat Representer" Fans have many theories as to who Young Thug may be referring to here, whether it's related to his YSL RICO case or to hip-hop media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Announce Release Date For Collab Album "Abi & Alan" The Alchemist and Erykah Badu's collaboration has drawn some controversy, but fans are still very excited for what they have in store.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares