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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. Politics Nelly performed at the Liberty Ball during President Trump's first week back in office, a move that sparked backlash.
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Devin Morton June 29, 2025 Music Earlier this week, DJ Akademiks did his second deposition over Megan Thee Stallion and Milagro Gramz's case.
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Caroline Fisher October 23, 2025 Music Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland sold off the infamous festival's IP to an eBay bidder after initially struggling to attract a buyer.
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Devin Morton July 16, 2025 Sneakers SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
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Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025 Music 21 Savage's sudden surge in sales for "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" comes amid his "f**k the streets" messages with Young Thug and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025 Music Kanye West is currently being sued by a man he hired to be his “director of intelligence” during his presidential bid.
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Caroline Fisher September 19, 2025 Music DJ Akademiks has been roasted over the years for numerous reasons, and this video is sure to be one that will be remembered forever.
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Zachary Horvath March 05, 2026 Music Chlöe Bailey released her latest album, Trouble In Paradise, August 2024. The album features YG Marley, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul July 17, 2025 Music The riveting tale of Fat Joe, a Hip-Hop maestro, delineating his net worth, sensational career, and impactful personal life.
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Jake Skudder January 17, 2024 Music Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video.
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Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025 Music Doechii is defending her stance.
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Tallie Spencer March 05, 2026 Politics Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Politics Nelly Responds To "Pro-Trump" Claims After Performing At Inaugural Ball Nelly performed at the Liberty Ball during President Trump's first week back in office, a move that sparked backlash.
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Devin Morton 
Music DJ Akademiks Slams Megan Thee Stallion’s Team For Trying To Make Him Pay For Deposition Earlier this week, DJ Akademiks did his second deposition over Megan Thee Stallion and Milagro Gramz's case.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Billy McFarland Sells Fyre Festival Brand On eBay, Is Disappointed In "Low" Price Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland sold off the infamous festival's IP to an eBay bidder after initially struggling to attract a buyer.
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Devin Morton 
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music 21 Savage's New "WHTTS?" First Week Sales Projections Reveal Odd Details 21 Savage's sudden surge in sales for "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" comes amid his "f**k the streets" messages with Young Thug and others.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Takes A Loss Amid Legal Battle With Former Director Of Intelligence Kanye West is currently being sued by a man he hired to be his “director of intelligence” during his presidential bid.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Clowned Over Video Of Playboi Carti Styling Him DJ Akademiks has been roasted over the years for numerous reasons, and this video is sure to be one that will be remembered forever.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Chlöe Bailey Shows Off Her Beat Making Skills, Fans React Chlöe Bailey released her latest album, Trouble In Paradise, August 2024. The album features YG Marley, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Fat Joe Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon The riveting tale of Fat Joe, a Hip-Hop maestro, delineating his net worth, sensational career, and impactful personal life.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Karrahbooo Seemingly Shades Lil Yachty With Cameo In Mariah The Scientist Video Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Doechii Will Not Apologize For Disliking Cats Doechii is defending her stance.
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Tallie Spencer 
Politics Kehlani Proclaims "F**k ICE" During Grammys 2026 Acceptance Speech Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares