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Rain Adams July 02, 2024 Reviews Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization.
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Aron A. January 20, 2026 Music According to YNW Melly's lawyers, they're now seeking his release from prison, where they allege that he's being held under harsh conditions.
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Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy's "Slime Cry" is proving to be stiff competition to A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb" despite the former's busy 2025.
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Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026 Music Yella Beezy's attorneys claim that state prosecutors have made it impossible for them to prepare for the trial of Mo3's murder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026 Music 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his supervised release, last year, and will be spending the next three months behind bars.
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Cole Blake January 07, 2026 Original Content Exclusive: HotNewHipHop spoke to rising Milwaukee artist JP about his viral rise to fame, his biggest songs, his vocal stylings and influences, as well as his upcoming album "Coming Out Party" which drops on June 7th.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2024 Music Let’s celebrate some of the most stylish Libra artists.
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Demi Phillips September 18, 2023 Original Content Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records.
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Robert Blair August 06, 2021 Original Content Explore Lil Yachty’s triumphant journey from Soundcloud rap to the Billboard charts and the hustle that earned him an impressive net worth.
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Jake Skudder January 30, 2024 Original Content No matter what you're doing or who you're with this Valentine's Day, you have to take a minute to enjoy some of our favorite love songs that feature rappers and R&B singers collaborating on classic hits, from Beyonce and Jay-Z to Method Man and Mary J. Blige.
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Erika Marie February 14, 2021 Music Iggy Azalea is seen for the first time since deactivating her social media.
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Alex Zidel June 10, 2019
Music Ray J Essential Songs Ray J's career highlighted through five essential tracks showcasing his versatility, vocal talent, and impact on R&B and hip-hop.
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Rain Adams 
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 YNW Melly’s Witness Tampering Charges Dropped Ahead Of Trial According to YNW Melly's lawyers, they're now seeking his release from prison, where they allege that he's being held under harsh conditions.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music NBA YoungBoy Holds A$AP Rocky From Top Spot On Apple Music Chart NBA YoungBoy's "Slime Cry" is proving to be stiff competition to A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb" despite the former's busy 2025.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Yella Beezy's Lawyers In Mo3 Murder Case Push Back On Evidence Dump Yella Beezy's attorneys claim that state prosecutors have made it impossible for them to prepare for the trial of Mo3's murder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 6ix9ine's New Mugshot Surfaces Online As He Begins His Jail Sentence 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his supervised release, last year, and will be spending the next three months behind bars.
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Cole Blake 
Original Content JP Talks Blowing Up With "Bad Bitty," Putting On For Milwaukee, And Crafting His New Album "Coming Out Party" Exclusive: HotNewHipHop spoke to rising Milwaukee artist JP about his viral rise to fame, his biggest songs, his vocal stylings and influences, as well as his upcoming album "Coming Out Party" which drops on June 7th.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 7 Rappers Who Are Libras Let’s celebrate some of the most stylish Libra artists.
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Demi Phillips 
Original Content The LOX & Diddy's Bad Boy: A Complete History Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content Lil Yachty Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Lil Yachty’s triumphant journey from Soundcloud rap to the Billboard charts and the hustle that earned him an impressive net worth.
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Jake Skudder 
Original Content Valentine's Day Jams: 10 Classic Rap And RnB Duets From The '90s & '00s No matter what you're doing or who you're with this Valentine's Day, you have to take a minute to enjoy some of our favorite love songs that feature rappers and R&B singers collaborating on classic hits, from Beyonce and Jay-Z to Method Man and Mary J. Blige.
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Erika Marie 
Music Iggy Azalea Spotted For First Time Since Nude Photo Leak With Playboi Carti Iggy Azalea is seen for the first time since deactivating her social media.
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Alex Zidel