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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 Drake was one of many artists who had their YouTube accounts hacked over the weekend, which led to a "Not Like Us" ambush.
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Alexander Cole July 27, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" has been dominant all year long, breaking Billboard records in the process.
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Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025 Music Rihanna's hasn't dropped a new album since 2016, but we have to imagine fans are going to flock to this exclusive vinyl bundle.
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Zachary Horvath August 29, 2025 Music Tia Kemp and Rick Ross have been feuding (and co-parenting) for years, and there is no love lost on Kemp's end.
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Devin Morton August 28, 2025 Music Offset's third studio album has been his most lauded by fans and critics, but the early sales projections don't reflect that sadly.
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Zachary Horvath August 27, 2025 Music Sexyy Red was one of Tay Keith's closest collaborators before he tragically passed away earlier this summer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026 Music J. Cole's new album, "The Fall-Off," also debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart with 280,000 equivalent album units.
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Cole Blake February 18, 2026 Music LaRussell responded to the backlash for his Lil Wayne comments, making it clear that he's a huge fan despite his criticisms.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy is wrapped up in a lot of beefs, but it seems he wants to improve his life and remove all negativity.
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Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026 Music Following the release of "The Fall-Off," J. Cole says he's going to be focusing on producing for other artists.
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Cole Blake February 11, 2026 Music From J. Cole regretting a Kendrick diss to Soulja Boy's apology to the military, we explore 11 times rappers apologized.
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Ashley Turner May 13, 2024 Music Drake tried to debunk Kendrick’s claims, and hit him with allegations of his own.
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Demi Phillips May 09, 2024
Music Drake's YouTube Channel Uploads "Not Like Us" During Apparent Hack Drake was one of many artists who had their YouTube accounts hacked over the weekend, which led to a "Not Like Us" ambush.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" Cracks Top 5 Of Billboard's Top Summer Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" has been dominant all year long, breaking Billboard records in the process.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Rihanna To Release Special Anniversary Box Set With All Eight Albums Rihanna's hasn't dropped a new album since 2016, but we have to imagine fans are going to flock to this exclusive vinyl bundle.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Tia Kemp Issues A Warning To Ex Rick Ross After Target Run With His New Girlfriend Tia Kemp and Rick Ross have been feuding (and co-parenting) for years, and there is no love lost on Kemp's end.
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Devin Morton 
Music Offset's "KIARI" Headed For Disappointing Debut On The Hot 200 Despite Positive Reviews Offset's third studio album has been his most lauded by fans and critics, but the early sales projections don't reflect that sadly.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Sexyy Red Posts Pictures From Tay Keith's Funeral: "I Will Never Forget You" Sexyy Red was one of Tay Keith's closest collaborators before he tragically passed away earlier this summer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Surpasses 100 Career Entries On The Billboard Hot 100 J. Cole's new album, "The Fall-Off," also debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart with 280,000 equivalent album units.
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Cole Blake 
Music LaRussell Sparks Massive Lil Wayne Debate After Downplaying His Substance LaRussell responded to the backlash for his Lil Wayne comments, making it clear that he's a huge fan despite his criticisms.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music NBA YoungBoy Issues Warning To Unnamed Rapper While Denouncing Beefs NBA YoungBoy is wrapped up in a lot of beefs, but it seems he wants to improve his life and remove all negativity.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals What J. Cole’s First Week Sales Say About The Big Three Following the release of "The Fall-Off," J. Cole says he's going to be focusing on producing for other artists.
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Cole Blake 
Music 11 Times Rappers Apologized—J. Cole, Soulja Boy, Cam'ron & More From J. Cole regretting a Kendrick diss to Soulja Boy's apology to the military, we explore 11 times rappers apologized.
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Ashley Turner 
Music Drake Doubles Down On "The Heart Pt 6": Breaking Down The Allegations Drake tried to debunk Kendrick’s claims, and hit him with allegations of his own.
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Demi Phillips