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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. Original Content Rest In Peace to the Prince of Darkness. By Aron A. July 23, 2025 2.3K Views Music Drake played the fictional character Jimmy on Degrassi from 2001 to 2009. He often raps about sleeping in between takes in his early music. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 27, 2025 2.3K Views Music ASAP Rocky headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago just a few days after his good friend Tyler, The Creator performed at the festival. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 04, 2025 2.3K Views Music In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mack Maine calls fatherhood "one of the greatest gifts" he's ever received. By Caroline Fisher July 28, 2025 2.2K Views Music Recently, Cardi B announced that she underestimated the amount of 3XL t-shirts she'd need to stock, calling her fans "fat f*cks." By Caroline Fisher August 08, 2025 2.3K Views Music Chlöe Bailey made headlines in Summer 2024 for her carnival wardrobe that showed off her curves as she danced through St. Lucia. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 26, 2025 2.3K Views Music Benzino took to Instagram Live to throw some shade at Fat Joe for his perceived role in helping tank the ratings of the BET Hip-Hop Awards. By Devin Morton August 10, 2025 2.2K Views Music G Herbo shared his sympathetic but urgent thoughts on media figures like DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad on "The Adam Friedland Show." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 27, 2025 2.2K Views Music Last week, Anthony Fantano addressed resurfaced old clips of him using slurs, prompting a response from Azealia Banks. By Caroline Fisher August 04, 2025 2.2K Views Music Drake shared a wholesome moment with a fan while on stage in Amsterdam, and now he is trying to find her again. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025 2.2K Views Music Fans have been questioning Drake's character since Kendrick Lamar released his scathing diss tracks against him in 2024. By Cole Blake July 31, 2025 2.2K Views Streetwear We doubt Nicki Minaj has forgotten about her more pressing social media activity, but she deserves a break as much as the rest of us. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 03, 2025 2.2K Views
Original Content RIP Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness’ Haunting Influence On Hip-Hop Rest In Peace to the Prince of Darkness. By Aron A. 2.3K Views 
Music Drake Reflects On Days As Wheelchair Jimmy In New "Degrassi" Documentary Drake played the fictional character Jimmy on Degrassi from 2001 to 2009. He often raps about sleeping in between takes in his early music. By Bryson "Boom" Paul 2.3K Views 
Music ASAP Rocky Trolls "B*tch" Tyler, The Creator At Lollapalooza ASAP Rocky headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago just a few days after his good friend Tyler, The Creator performed at the festival. By Gabriel Bras Nevares 2.3K Views 
Music Mack Maine’s Son Dies At 20 After Seizure In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mack Maine calls fatherhood "one of the greatest gifts" he's ever received. By Caroline Fisher 2.2K Views 
Music Cardi B Shuts Down Fatphobia Accusations Amid Backlash Over Merch Jokes Recently, Cardi B announced that she underestimated the amount of 3XL t-shirts she'd need to stock, calling her fans "fat f*cks." By Caroline Fisher 2.3K Views 
Music Chlöe Bailey Returns To St. Lucia For Carnival In A Fiery Festival Outfit Chlöe Bailey made headlines in Summer 2024 for her carnival wardrobe that showed off her curves as she danced through St. Lucia. By Bryson "Boom" Paul 2.3K Views 
Music Benzino Accuses Fat Joe Of Helping Tank The Ratings Of BET Hip-Hop Awards Benzino took to Instagram Live to throw some shade at Fat Joe for his perceived role in helping tank the ratings of the BET Hip-Hop Awards. By Devin Morton 2.2K Views 
Music G Herbo Thinks DJ Akademiks & DJ Vlad Should Donate Money To Chicago Due To Their Coverage G Herbo shared his sympathetic but urgent thoughts on media figures like DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad on "The Adam Friedland Show." By Gabriel Bras Nevares 2.2K Views 
Music Azealia Banks Revels In Anthony Fantano Slur Controversy Last week, Anthony Fantano addressed resurfaced old clips of him using slurs, prompting a response from Azealia Banks. By Caroline Fisher 2.2K Views 
Music Drake Searching For Woman He Shared Hug With On Stage During Amsterdam Concert Drake shared a wholesome moment with a fan while on stage in Amsterdam, and now he is trying to find her again. By Devin Morton 2.2K Views 
Music Drake Promises He's Not A Snake During Candid Speech At Amsterdam Concert Fans have been questioning Drake's character since Kendrick Lamar released his scathing diss tracks against him in 2024. By Cole Blake 2.2K Views 
Streetwear Nicki Minaj Turns Heads In Vintage Versace After Viral Rants We doubt Nicki Minaj has forgotten about her more pressing social media activity, but she deserves a break as much as the rest of us. By Gabriel Bras Nevares 2.2K Views 
