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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 DMX was honored with a street sign in Yonkers, but his son, Xavier, didn't appreciate his mother, Tashera, being excluded from the stage.
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Erika Marie June 15, 2026 Music Lupe Fiasco has a long history of speaking critically about Kendrick Lamar, which he attributes to the media always bringing K.Dot up to him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026 Music Young Thug and special guest NAV will be joined by YSL's "New Generation" on tour, including diamond*, Tezzus, 1300SAINT, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie June 30, 2026 Music During a conversation about Foolio's killers on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Budden showcased his true thoughts on the situation.
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Alexander Cole June 24, 2026 Numbers Drake's "ICEMAN" album was the most anticipated of the entire year, and so far, it is living up to the hype, at least on the charts.
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Alexander Cole June 10, 2026 Music Drake does the Shabang challenge, again.
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Aron A. June 18, 2026 Music The kids will reportedly also receive interest in Nipsey Hussle's business ventures.
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Aron A. July 07, 2026 Music Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 TV DJ Akademiks has been beefing with Atlanta rappers lately, and now, he is looking to escalate that grievance.
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Alexander Cole June 17, 2026 Music Yak is a free agent.
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Aron A. July 10, 2026 Music Drake worked very closely with the late Tay Keith on tracks like "Nonstop," "Look Alive," "SICKO MODE," "Family Matters," and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2026
Music DMX's Ex-Wife Defends Son After He Called Out Rapper's Fiancée At Ceremony DMX was honored with a street sign in Yonkers, but his son, Xavier, didn't appreciate his mother, Tashera, being excluded from the stage.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lupe Fiasco's Latest Comments Have Fans Thinking He's Jealous Of Kendrick Lamar Lupe Fiasco has a long history of speaking critically about Kendrick Lamar, which he attributes to the media always bringing K.Dot up to him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Young Thug Announces "New Generation" Tour With YSL & NAV Young Thug and special guest NAV will be joined by YSL's "New Generation" on tour, including diamond*, Tezzus, 1300SAINT, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Cease Defends The Notorious B.I.G. Amid "Gay Lyrics" Debate A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight.
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Erika Marie 
Music Joe Budden Shares Very Little Sympathy For Foolio's Killers During a conversation about Foolio's killers on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Budden showcased his true thoughts on the situation.
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Alexander Cole 
Numbers Drake Continues His Chart Dominance With Eye-Popping Fourth-Week Sales Projections For "ICEMAN" Drake's "ICEMAN" album was the most anticipated of the entire year, and so far, it is living up to the hype, at least on the charts.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Links Up With Jessie Reyez To Do The “Shabang” Challenge Drake does the Shabang challenge, again.
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Aron A. 
Music Nipsey Hussle’s Kids Reportedly Receive Millions In Inheritance From Estate The kids will reportedly also receive interest in Nipsey Hussle's business ventures.
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Aron A. 
Music Yung Miami Receives Huge Standing Ovation At The BET Awards As Crowd Sings "Spend Dat" Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance.
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TV DJ Akademiks Calls Atlanta Gangster Rap A "Clown Show" DJ Akademiks has been beefing with Atlanta rappers lately, and now, he is looking to escalate that grievance.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kodak Black Tells Young Thug Exactly What He Needs To Sign A Deal With Him Yak is a free agent.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Tay Keith After Tragic Passing Drake worked very closely with the late Tay Keith on tracks like "Nonstop," "Look Alive," "SICKO MODE," "Family Matters," and many more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares