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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 Snoop Dogg took a moment to share some kind words to 2Pac Shakur, on what would have been the rapper's 49th birthday.
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Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020 Original Content We briefly explore the importance of Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." mixtape and title track, and its influence on his career.
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Rose Lilah April 30, 2020 Music LL Cool J chatted about being one of the first rap artists to make love songs and how that has influenced artists like Drake.
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Erika Marie April 28, 2020 Music He still sang his way to the bank.
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Erika Marie November 26, 2019 Music Nick Cannon reflects on how Gucci Mane wanted to get involved in his beef against Eminem.
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Alex Zidel January 03, 2019 Music Cardi B partied the pain away last night with Teyana Taylor and Bad Bunny.
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Alex Zidel December 06, 2018 Reviews Lil Boat shows progress, but still lacks cohesiveness.
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Karlton Jahmal October 23, 2018 Music Mary J. Blige and her ex-husband still have some unsettled business.
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Chantilly Post September 21, 2018 Music E-40's battle over "Captain Save A Hoe" ownership continues.
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Aron A. January 12, 2018 Music Takeoff's reaction as he sat in the back seat is being memed.
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Alex Zidel November 19, 2018 Music Emo-rap's rising star makes his debut on the charts.
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Matthew Parizot May 22, 2018 Music With NBA All-Star festivities going down this weekend, Tory Lanez teams up with adidas' for "Maroon Pack," exclusively at Champs Sports.
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Mitch Findlay February 16, 2018
Music Snoop Dogg Wishes 2Pac A Happy 49th Birthday Snoop Dogg took a moment to share some kind words to 2Pac Shakur, on what would have been the rapper's 49th birthday.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." Set The Precedent For His Career We briefly explore the importance of Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." mixtape and title track, and its influence on his career.
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Rose Lilah 
Music LL Cool J Addresses Drake Comparisons & Creating A Lane For Love Songs In Rap LL Cool J chatted about being one of the first rap artists to make love songs and how that has influenced artists like Drake.
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Erika Marie 
Music Sisqo Almost Inked "Thong Song" Deal With Victoria's Secret But Was Too Late He still sang his way to the bank.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nick Cannon Says Gucci Mane Offered To "Handle" Things During His Eminem Beef Nick Cannon reflects on how Gucci Mane wanted to get involved in his beef against Eminem.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Cardi B Debuts Rainbow Hair With Teyana Taylor After Offset Split Cardi B partied the pain away last night with Teyana Taylor and Bad Bunny.
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Alex Zidel 
Reviews Lil Yachty "Nuthin' 2 Prove" Review Lil Boat shows progress, but still lacks cohesiveness.
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Karlton Jahmal 
Music Mary J. Blige Sued For Reportedly Trashing LA Mansion & Not Paying Rent Mary J. Blige and her ex-husband still have some unsettled business.
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Chantilly Post 
Music E-40 Countersued In "Captain Save A Hoe" Trademark Case E-40's battle over "Captain Save A Hoe" ownership continues.
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Aron A. 
Music Takeoff Turned Into Hilarious Memes After Migos' "Carpool Karaoke" Episode Takeoff's reaction as he sat in the back seat is being memed.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Juice WRLD Debuts Two Songs On Billboard Hot 100 Chart Emo-rap's rising star makes his debut on the charts.
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Matthew Parizot 
Music All-Star Flex: Tory Lanez Links With Adidas and Champs Sports For "Maroon Pack" With NBA All-Star festivities going down this weekend, Tory Lanez teams up with adidas' for "Maroon Pack," exclusively at Champs Sports.
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Mitch Findlay