Music

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.

Today | Week | Month | Year | All Time

Music Trina Says "Scammer" Business Partner Stole Money Meant For Her Album Her latest release, "The One," was taken off streaming services. By Erika Marie January 06, 2020
Music YN Jay Crafts One Of The Fattest Blunts In "How To Roll" History YN Jay wasn't messing around during the latest episode of "How To Roll." By Alexander Cole July 23, 2021
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Music How Chief Keef Spearheaded The Drill Movement Explore Chief Keef's role in pioneering drill music, a hip-hop subgenre that shaped contemporary rap with its gritty beats and street tales. By Ashley Turner May 31, 2024
Music Irv Gotti’s $300M Inheritance Could Reportedly Lead To Family Drama Tension might be brewing among Irv Gotti's family members. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Proves Parenting Critics Wrong With Adorable Clip Of Daughter Sexyy Red is shutting haters down. By Caroline Fisher August 30, 2024
Original Content Who Is Trina? Rap's Self-Proclaimed "Baddest B*tch" Trina is an icon in the game, and we're looking back at highlights from the unapologetic Diamond Princess's career. By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Original Content Gucci Mane Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Gucci Mane's net worth in 2024, covering his music career, record label, business ventures, and personal growth journey. By Jake Skudder January 19, 2024
Music Jay-Z's Friend Emory Jones Recalls How He Earned His Loyalty During Prison Stint After serving time, Jones went on to become Roc Nation's Head of Lifestyle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 14, 2023
Music NLE Choppa Explains Why He Doesn't Respect NBA YoungBoy Speaking On King Von NLE Choppa speaks on his tweet about NBA YoungBoy, implying that he doesn't respect the rapper getting involved in "street stuff" that he had nothing to do with. By Alex Zidel January 25, 2022
Music NBA YoungBoy Disses Lil Durk, India, King Von, Boosie, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, Durk's Dad, Apple, Twitch Streamers, & More On New Song The 22-year-old rapper took shots at half the industry on his new song, "I Hate YoungBoy." By Alex Zidel February 23, 2022
Music Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Under Fire For AI-Generated Cover Art Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's newly-released song is expected to appear on their upcoming album, "Abi & Alan." By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025