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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. Original Content A decade after the rap blog era's crown prince first broke through, we're left looking back on his career with more questions and what if's than answers.
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Harrison Tenpas December 05, 2017 Music Deijae Jester was sentenced to four years after guards intercepted fentanyl-laced pills during a juvenile hall visit.
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Erika Marie August 14, 2026 Music Ian Connor's recent comments on A$AP Rocky put a spotlight on the Harlem rapper's supposed beef with Travis Scott.
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Aron A. June 10, 2025 Original Content A look back at 20 of the most memorable rappers from the peak hip-hop blog era, circa 2006-2011.
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Maxwell Cavaseno June 12, 2019 Music Amber Rose's story is not just about her achievements but also about the familial bonds that have shaped her into the person she is today.
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Jake Skudder February 07, 2024 Music Explore the rise of Westside Gunn and his journey to his net worth in 2024. Delve into his music, entrepreneurial ventures, and impact
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Jake Skudder February 21, 2024 Music Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility.
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Rain Adams July 10, 2024 Music Delve into the illustrious career of K-Ci Hailey, from his groundbreaking days with Jodeci to his lasting influence in R&B alongside JoJo, and explore his solo ventures that contribute to his enduring legacy.
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Rain Adams May 03, 2024 Music Last month, Mel Murda was released from prison after spending six years behind bars, and Jim Jones picked him up at a train station.
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Caroline Fisher September 26, 2025 Music Tupac's former Outlawz affiliates don't buy into the theory "Orlando Anderson" was behind the trigger.
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Devin Ch October 21, 2018 Numbers Future reportedly breaks the record for the longest wait for a #1 song on the Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart with his 125th overall entry.
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Alex Zidel September 13, 2021
Original Content What Happened To Charles Hamilton? A decade after the rap blog era's crown prince first broke through, we're left looking back on his career with more questions and what if's than answers.
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Harrison Tenpas 
Music Man Convicted In Pop Smoke’s Murder Gets Four Years For Fentanyl Case Deijae Jester was sentenced to four years after guards intercepted fentanyl-laced pills during a juvenile hall visit.
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Erika Marie 
Music ASAP Rocky & Travis Scott Beef: A Brief Timeline Of Tension, Clashes & Confusion Ian Connor's recent comments on A$AP Rocky put a spotlight on the Harlem rapper's supposed beef with Travis Scott.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Where Are They Now? 20 Icons Of The “Hip Hop Blog” Era A look back at 20 of the most memorable rappers from the peak hip-hop blog era, circa 2006-2011.
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Maxwell Cavaseno 
Music Amber Rose Parents: Who Are The Model's Mother And Father? Amber Rose's story is not just about her achievements but also about the familial bonds that have shaped her into the person she is today.
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Jake Skudder 
Music PinkPantheress Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Singer PinkPantheress shines brightly, melding the past with the present and setting the stage for a future where authenticity reigns supreme.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Westside Gunn Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore the rise of Westside Gunn and his journey to his net worth in 2024. Delve into his music, entrepreneurial ventures, and impact
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Jake Skudder 
Music Lil Durk Essential Songs Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility.
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Rain Adams 
Music K-Ci Hailey Net Worth 2024: What Is The Jodeci Icon Worth? Delve into the illustrious career of K-Ci Hailey, from his groundbreaking days with Jodeci to his lasting influence in R&B alongside JoJo, and explore his solo ventures that contribute to his enduring legacy.
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Rain Adams 
Music 6ix9ine Slams Jim Jones Over Treatment Of Mel Murda After Prison Release Last month, Mel Murda was released from prison after spending six years behind bars, and Jim Jones picked him up at a train station.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Tupac's Killer Is Not "Orlando Anderson" According To Outlawz' Member Napoleon Tupac's former Outlawz affiliates don't buy into the theory "Orlando Anderson" was behind the trigger.
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Devin Ch 
Numbers Future Finally Has His First #1 Song, Thanks To Drake Future reportedly breaks the record for the longest wait for a #1 song on the Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart with his 125th overall entry.
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Alex Zidel