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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 Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar continues to solidify himself as a one-of-one talent with insane milestones like his latest one for "good kid, m.A.A.d city."
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Zachary Horvath March 30, 2026 Music J. Cole's new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis for "The Fall-Off" also addressed the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026 Music In 2024, Kanye West was sued by three artists who accused him of illegally sampling their song on "Vultures 1."
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Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026 Music Lil Wayne scheduled to hit the road again this summer, and he'll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game.
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Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026 Music Chance The Rapper's latest independent release is yet another testament to his connection with fans and his work ethic.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025 Music K. Michelle has been fighting for acceptance from Country music before Beyoncé entered with Cowboy Carter.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul August 21, 2025 Music Ghostface Killah spoke with Bootleg Kev ahead of "Supreme Clientele 2" and discussed Diddy's alleged role in blocking Wu-Tang from NYC radio.
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Devin Morton August 19, 2025 Music Recently, one social media user thought Cardi B seemed out of breath during a livestream, prompting them to suspect that she's expecting.
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Caroline Fisher August 15, 2025 Music Future's latest post about Young Scooter's death comes shortly after a woman was arrested for making a fake 911 call beforehand.
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Caroline Fisher April 03, 2025 Music Kanye West has been going after Jay-Z on social media as well as in his recent interview with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake April 02, 2025 Music Com got first dibs on era-defining music.
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Elias Andrews May 16, 2024
Music Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Son For The Singer’s Death Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Aron A. 
Music Kendrick Lamar Breaks A Hot 200 Record For Hip-Hop With "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Kendrick Lamar continues to solidify himself as a one-of-one talent with insane milestones like his latest one for "good kid, m.A.A.d city."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Divulges What's Next For His Career After "The Fall-Off" J. Cole's new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis for "The Fall-Off" also addressed the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Finally Settles “Vultures 1” Sample Dispute In 2024, Kanye West was sued by three artists who accused him of illegally sampling their song on "Vultures 1."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Wayne Announces New “Tha Carter” 20th Anniversary Tour Dates Lil Wayne scheduled to hit the road again this summer, and he'll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Chance The Rapper Has Solid First Week Sales Projections For New Album "STAR LINE" Chance The Rapper's latest independent release is yet another testament to his connection with fans and his work ethic.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music K. Michelle Confirms She’s A Married Woman While Addressing Career Struggles Ahead Of Country Album K. Michelle has been fighting for acceptance from Country music before Beyoncé entered with Cowboy Carter.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Diddy Confessed to Blocking Wu-Tang Clan From The Radio, Claims Ghostface Killah Ghostface Killah spoke with Bootleg Kev ahead of "Supreme Clientele 2" and discussed Diddy's alleged role in blocking Wu-Tang from NYC radio.
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Devin Morton 
Music Cardi B Addresses Pregnancy Rumors During Fiery Rant Recently, one social media user thought Cardi B seemed out of breath during a livestream, prompting them to suspect that she's expecting.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Future Delivers Emotional Message About Young Scooter’s Tragic Death Future's latest post about Young Scooter's death comes shortly after a woman was arrested for making a fake 911 call beforehand.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Debunks Kanye West's Implication About Jay-Z Owning His Catalog Kanye West has been going after Jay-Z on social media as well as in his recent interview with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake 
Music Common Reveals Which Iconic Kanye West Beats He Turned Down Com got first dibs on era-defining music.
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Elias Andrews