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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 Florida rapper pleaded guilty in December of last year to a charge of gun possession, following a January arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2023 Music "Tha Carter" used to document Lil Wayne's evolution. Now it exists to preserve a legacy that already cemented itself over a decade ago.
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Aron A. May 29, 2026 Music It's one of the most infamous labels in Hip Hop, and we're taking a look at Death Row's most iconic stars.
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Michael Lusigi March 27, 2023 Music The rapper was not in any gay porn, despite what Twitter might like you to believe.
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Noah Grant May 17, 2023 Original Content We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap.
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Robert Blair June 22, 2022 Music Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Original Content The biggest R&B Geminis each have their distinct, signature sound.
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Demi Phillips May 25, 2023 Music Lil Nas X finds it ironic that the only visible nude scene in the "Industry Baby" music video involves a woman.
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Joshua Robinson July 30, 2021 Music From former employees to accusers, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides deeper insight into Diddy's career.
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Aron A. December 06, 2025 Music Tinie Tempah has cemented his name in the UK hip-hop scene. Find out more about his journey, success and net worth.
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Axl Banks April 19, 2024 Music Latto has not been shy about flexing how few men she's slept with, but some find this to be a bit corny, including streamer Tylil.
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Music Kodak Black Artist Syko Bob Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence For Gun Possession The Florida rapper pleaded guilty in December of last year to a charge of gun possession, following a January arrest.
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Music It's About Time Lil Wayne Retires "Tha Carter" Series "Tha Carter" used to document Lil Wayne's evolution. Now it exists to preserve a legacy that already cemented itself over a decade ago.
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Aron A. 
Music Unforgettable Rappers Signed To Death Row Records It's one of the most infamous labels in Hip Hop, and we're taking a look at Death Row's most iconic stars.
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Michael Lusigi 
Music 6ix9ine Clowned Online For Gay Porn Star Lookalike Confusion The rapper was not in any gay porn, despite what Twitter might like you to believe.
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Noah Grant 
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap.
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Robert Blair 
Music Kendrick Lamar Reunites With His 7th-Grade Teacher In Heartwarming Video Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z & Blue Ivy Attend Hov's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up In Brooklyn Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content The Biggest R&B Singers Who Are Geminis The biggest R&B Geminis each have their distinct, signature sound.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Lil Nas X Points Out The Overlooked Female Nudity In His "Industry Baby" Music Video Lil Nas X finds it ironic that the only visible nude scene in the "Industry Baby" music video involves a woman.
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Joshua Robinson 
Music Everyone Who Appears in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" From former employees to accusers, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides deeper insight into Diddy's career.
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Aron A. 
Music Tinie Tempah Net Worth 2024: What Is The MC Worth? Tinie Tempah has cemented his name in the UK hip-hop scene. Find out more about his journey, success and net worth.
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Axl Banks 
Music Latto Sparks Intense Debate Over Her Decision To Rap About Her Low Body Count Latto has not been shy about flexing how few men she's slept with, but some find this to be a bit corny, including streamer Tylil.
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Zachary Horvath