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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 The RIAA reveals that Tupac's 1993 singles "Keep Ya Head Up" and "I Get Around" finally reach platinum status, and "Dear Mama" has officially gone triple platinum.
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Joshua Robinson April 02, 2021 Music Over the weekend in Brooklyn, 18-year-old drill artist BOE Quahh, legal name Quahmir Cruz, was shot and killed.
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Alexander Cole May 13, 2026 Reviews Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. September 24, 2025 Music Earlier this month, Dave Blunts revealed that he's officially cut ties with Kanye West, claiming that the Chicago rapper needs to "find god."
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Caroline Fisher September 23, 2025 Music YNW Bortlen recently agreed to a shocking plea deal that shortened his prison sentence by decades. What does it mean for him and YNW Melly?
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Devin Morton September 12, 2025 Music Drake might have gifted fans some amazing prizes, but he also wrapped some ammo for the haters under the tree during his stream.
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Zachary Horvath December 27, 2024 Music The internet can rarely just chill out.
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Alexander Cole April 16, 2024 Music Sexyy Red is not one to be messed with.
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Caroline Fisher May 19, 2024 Music K'naan's alleged sexual assault supposedly occurred back in 2010.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2024 Music Say what?
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Zachary Horvath September 23, 2024 Music He also names Uptown's Andre Harrell.
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Elias Andrews September 19, 2024 Music An announcement for another announcement?
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Elias Andrews September 12, 2024