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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 Eric Bellinger explains his beef with Tory Lanez following the release of "Yikes."
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Aron A. March 28, 2018 Numbers The powerhouse continues to notch accolades commemorating her legendary legacy.
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Madusa S. April 03, 2021 Music DJ Akademiks recently offered up a response to NBA YoungBoy, who was upset with him for posting the video of his mom.
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Alexander Cole August 13, 2026 Music The debate around $TARFACE now has an answer, with Tyga confirming AI helped create portions of its throwback production.
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Erika Marie August 06, 2026 Music Responding to fan questions, Akademiks explained why he believes Cardi B occupies a different lane than Brittany Renner.
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Erika Marie July 30, 2026 Music Young Turk, now Hot Boy Turk, was arguably a fan favorite of the Hot Boys in the early 2000s. Lil Wayne and Turk were the youngest.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul July 28, 2025 Music Drake had a similar message for his Australian fans this year which is where he first revealed that he had another solo tape in the works.
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Zachary Horvath July 22, 2025 Music Last week, Clipse unleashed their highly anticipated reunion album after over 15 years, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025 Music The Jackboys' compilations showcase Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack record label. The label includes Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, and Wallie The Sensei
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Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025 Music 9 features, 40 producers, and 51 writers..."Vultures 1" is STACKED.
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Ben Mock February 10, 2024 Music An all-time classic, Black Star’s debut album put Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli on the map, paving the way for their successful solo careers.
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Wyatt Westlake September 29, 2023 Music DaBaby ended the music video by sharing a GoFundMe for the family of the victim, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
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Cole Blake September 17, 2025
Music Eric Bellinger Breaks Down His Beef With Tory Lanez Eric Bellinger explains his beef with Tory Lanez following the release of "Yikes."
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Aron A. 
Numbers Nicki Minaj Shatters Another Record After "Anaconda" Video Hits 1 Billion Views The powerhouse continues to notch accolades commemorating her legendary legacy.
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Music DJ Akademiks Responds To NBA YoungBoy Calling Him Out DJ Akademiks recently offered up a response to NBA YoungBoy, who was upset with him for posting the video of his mom.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tyga Admits He Used AI To Help Create '$TARFACE' The debate around $TARFACE now has an answer, with Tyga confirming AI helped create portions of its throwback production.
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Erika Marie 
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why His Brittany Renner Criticism Doesn't Apply To Cardi B Responding to fan questions, Akademiks explained why he believes Cardi B occupies a different lane than Brittany Renner.
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Erika Marie 
Music Hot Boy Turk Prepares Lawsuit Against Cash Money Over Kicking Him Off 30th Anniversary Tour Young Turk, now Hot Boy Turk, was arguably a fan favorite of the Hot Boys in the early 2000s. Lil Wayne and Turk were the youngest.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Drake Says There Will Be "A Lot To Talk About" On "ICEMAN" Drake had a similar message for his Australian fans this year which is where he first revealed that he had another solo tape in the works.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Clipse Receive Strong First-Week Sales Projections For “Let God Sort Em Out” Last week, Clipse unleashed their highly anticipated reunion album after over 15 years, "Let God Sort Em Out."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Travis Scott Reveals The Release Date For “Jackboys 2” The Jackboys' compilations showcase Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack record label. The label includes Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, and Wallie The Sensei
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Drop "Vultures 1": All Features & Production Credits 9 features, 40 producers, and 51 writers..."Vultures 1" is STACKED.
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Ben Mock 
Music Black Star's "Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star" Turns 25 An all-time classic, Black Star’s debut album put Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli on the map, paving the way for their successful solo careers.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music DaBaby Ripped Apart Online After Recreating Iryna Zarutska's Death In New Music Video DaBaby ended the music video by sharing a GoFundMe for the family of the victim, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
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Cole Blake