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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 Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers.
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Alexander Cole June 24, 2026 Streetwear Drake's OVO brand is one of the most successful artist clothing imprints in the world, and it could be reaching a lucrative deal soon.
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Alexander Cole June 17, 2026 Music North West and Molly Santana are going on tour together in August, and will be traveling all throughout North America.
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Alexander Cole June 16, 2026 Music B2K's Omarion did not know Pretty Ricky's Slick'em Hound was struggling with drug addiction when he made a sly remark at their Verzuz battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music Hov takes over Yankee Stadium from July 10th to 12th.
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Aron A. July 08, 2026 Sneakers Fabolous received a pair of Jay-Z's exclusive "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1s, made for the album's 30th anniversary.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Music There are a plethora of hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and we have the scoop on what's coming at midnight.
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Alexander Cole July 09, 2026 Music July is going to be a big month for hip-hop albums, as new releases from Future, Ken Carson, and Rick Ross are on the way.
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Alexander Cole July 02, 2026 Politics Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has expressed his love for Beyonce before, and now, he wants Jay-Z to fight him for her love.
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Alexander Cole June 30, 2026 Music The St. Louis rapper has some fans concerned about certain cities not being included.
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Zachary Horvath June 25, 2024 Music It's unclear where this video came from, but it matches prosecutors' screenshots of it in the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026 Streetwear Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Music Including "Dead Presidents II."
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Aron A. July 09, 2026 Original Content Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff July 01, 2026 Music Federal prosecutors filed new documents on Wednesday, urging the court to keep Pooh Shiesty locked up until trial.
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Alexander Cole June 25, 2026 Music Hitkidd and Blocboy JB took to social media this afternoon with the horrible news regarding producer Tay Keith.
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Alexander Cole June 18, 2026 Music JAŸ-Z and Rick Rubin are sitting down for an eight-part series about the life of one of hip-hop's most important artists.
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Alexander Cole June 25, 2026 Pop Culture A full circle moment.
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Aron A. June 14, 2026 Music Nashville police have revealed details regarding beloved Tay Keith's passing as the producer's friends flood the internet with tributes.
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Erika Marie June 18, 2026
Music XXL Officially Unveils Their 2026 Freshman List Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers.
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Alexander Cole 
Streetwear Drake Reportedly In Talks To Sell 50 Percent Of OVO To Authentic Brands Group Drake's OVO brand is one of the most successful artist clothing imprints in the world, and it could be reaching a lucrative deal soon.
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Alexander Cole 
Music North West & Molly Santana Announce Co-Headlining Tour North West and Molly Santana are going on tour together in August, and will be traveling all throughout North America.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Omarion Addresses Backlash For Asking About Slick'Em At Pretty Ricky Verzuz B2K's Omarion did not know Pretty Ricky's Slick'em Hound was struggling with drug addiction when he made a sly remark at their Verzuz battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium Ticket Prices Drop Ahead Of 3-Night Run Hov takes over Yankee Stadium from July 10th to 12th.
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Aron A. 
Sneakers Fabolous Just Got A Pair of Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' Anniversary Air Force 1s Fabolous received a pair of Jay-Z's exclusive "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1s, made for the album's 30th anniversary.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, July 10, 2026 There are a plethora of hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and we have the scoop on what's coming at midnight.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Hip-Hop Albums Dropping In July Of 2026 July is going to be a big month for hip-hop albums, as new releases from Future, Ken Carson, and Rick Ross are on the way.
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Alexander Cole 
Politics Ugandan General Demands Jay-Z To Give Him Beyoncé Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has expressed his love for Beyonce before, and now, he wants Jay-Z to fight him for her love.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Sexyy Red Announces Her Second Headlining Tour "4 President": Details The St. Louis rapper has some fans concerned about certain cities not being included.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Alleged Video Of Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Hits The Internet It's unclear where this video came from, but it matches prosecutors' screenshots of it in the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Jay-Z Rocks 30 Years Of Legacy New Era Yankees Hat In Rehearsals Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Nas Curates TIDAL Playlist Of His Favorite JAŸ-Z Songs Ahead Of Yankee Stadium Shows Including "Dead Presidents II."
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Aron A. 
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2026 So Far Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Feds Unveil Surveillance Photos Of Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Robbing Gucci Mane Federal prosecutors filed new documents on Wednesday, urging the court to keep Pooh Shiesty locked up until trial.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tay Keith Reportedly Passes Away At 29 Hitkidd and Blocboy JB took to social media this afternoon with the horrible news regarding producer Tay Keith.
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Alexander Cole 
Music JAŸ-Z Teams Up With Rick Rubin For Eight-Part Docuseries, "JAŸ-Z In 8" JAŸ-Z and Rick Rubin are sitting down for an eight-part series about the life of one of hip-hop's most important artists.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture Jay-Z & Future’s Son Pose For A Photo As Future’s Old Comments About Hov Resurface A full circle moment.
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Aron A. 
Music Police Issue Statement On Tay Keith's Death, Friends & Collaborators React Nashville police have revealed details regarding beloved Tay Keith's passing as the producer's friends flood the internet with tributes.
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Erika Marie