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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 AllStar JR continues to taunt both J Prince Jr. and NBA Ben10 after the latter was shot at a Houston restaurant.
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Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026 Music J. Cole's participation in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle was one of the most divisive moments of his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026 Music Alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti, Spotify's list has Kanye West, Travis Scott, Drake, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, and Metro Boomin.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026 TV 2Slimey was a contestant on PlaqueBoyMax's "Song Wars" this weekend, and in the end, he got disrespected by the judges.
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Alexander Cole March 16, 2026 TV Drake is someone who is always paying attention to the streaming world, so it should come as no surprise he is aware of Clavicular.
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Alexander Cole March 12, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar attended a groundbreaking ceremoni at Centennial High School in Compton alongside Dr. Dre & Will.i.am.
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Alexander Cole May 07, 2026 Music YNW Melly's mother recently hinted at him getting out of prison soon, so this bond update came at a fitting but still unfulfilled time.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2026 Original Content Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Aron A. April 30, 2026 Music The singer is fully onboard.
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Elias Andrews January 16, 2025 Music Chris and Ak had a very curious phone call.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2025 Music Flo Milli released her sophomore album, Fine Ho, Stay in March 2025. The album features Gunna, SZA, and Cardi B.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul June 28, 2025 Music The legendary MC isn't the first to give a hip-hop spin to "New Blue Sun," but he might just be the best to do it so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 10, 2023
Music AllStar JR Targets J Prince Jr. On Vicious Diss Track “Mob Untied” AllStar JR continues to taunt both J Prince Jr. and NBA Ben10 after the latter was shot at a Houston restaurant.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Reveals How He Really Feels About Drake & Kendrick Lamar J. Cole's participation in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle was one of the most divisive moments of his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Lead Spotify's Most Streamed Rap Albums In 2025 Alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti, Spotify's list has Kanye West, Travis Scott, Drake, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, and Metro Boomin.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV 2Slimey Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons During PlaqueBoyMax's "Song Wars" 2Slimey was a contestant on PlaqueBoyMax's "Song Wars" this weekend, and in the end, he got disrespected by the judges.
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Alexander Cole 
TV Drake Disses Clavicular In The Most Drake Way Possible Drake is someone who is always paying attention to the streaming world, so it should come as no surprise he is aware of Clavicular.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Returns To Centennial High School In Compton With Dr. Dre & Will.i.am Kendrick Lamar attended a groundbreaking ceremoni at Centennial High School in Compton alongside Dr. Dre & Will.i.am.
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Alexander Cole 
Music YNW Melly Breaks Silence Behind Bars To Address Bond Denial Rumors YNW Melly's mother recently hinted at him getting out of prison soon, so this bond update came at a fitting but still unfulfilled time.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Aron A. 
Music Chris Brown Champions Donald Trump's Proposed IRS Changes The singer is fully onboard.
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Elias Andrews 
Music Chris Blake Griffith Claims To DJ Akademiks That Drake Lied To Him About Alleged Leaked DMs Chris and Ak had a very curious phone call.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Flo Milli Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Over "Fine Ho, Stay" Track "Never Lose Me" Flo Milli released her sophomore album, Fine Ho, Stay in March 2025. The album features Gunna, SZA, and Cardi B.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Yasiin Bey, F.K.A. Mos Def, Gives Andre 3000 Flute Track A Rap Verse At Dubai Show The legendary MC isn't the first to give a hip-hop spin to "New Blue Sun," but he might just be the best to do it so far.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares