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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 Rapper Max B stirred the pot when he placed himself among New York Rap greats while dissing Big Daddy Kane.
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Erika Marie May 19, 2026 Music The 25 year old rapper died in February, and authorities have given more details regarding the young artist's passing.
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Erika Marie May 19, 2026 Music Cardi B recently went viral for arguing with Stefon Diggs, and Cam and Mase say it proves why women from New York aren't in their dating pool.
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Erika Marie May 19, 2026 Music Molly Santana was on Drake's "ICEMAN" cut "Ran To Atlanta" with Future, a Young Money moment that makes sense given her Nicki Minaj fandom.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music French Montana has worked with Kanye West in recent years, and it looks like they will get their own song with Max B very soon.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music Gordo worked on Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" and "HABIBTI" albums, which dropped as a surprise treat to complement "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music The 2026 BET Awards noms for Album Of The Year include Clipse, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Wale, Mariah The Scientist, J. Cole, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music Drake referenced Adin Ross to diss Rick Ross on his new album "ICEMAN," which Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop wasn't a fan of at all.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music On the most recent episode of "Joe And Jada," Rick Ross threw shade at 50 Cent and vaguely addressed why he's beefing with Drake.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj has lost longtime fans, gained new ones, and caught a whole lot of backlash for supporting United States President Donald Trump.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music Are you surprised?
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Aron A. May 19, 2026 Music A concert promoter alleges that Saweetie and her touring company ran off with a $100K deposit.
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Aron A. May 19, 2026 Music Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop previously trolled Drake fans by claiming "ICEMAN" would drop much sooner than expected.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors.
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Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music Max B Places Himself Behind Biggie, Jay-Z, & Nas In Top NY Rap Debate Rapper Max B stirred the pot when he placed himself among New York Rap greats while dissing Big Daddy Kane.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Poppa's Cause Of Death Confirmed By Authorities The 25 year old rapper died in February, and authorities have given more details regarding the young artist's passing.
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Erika Marie 
Music Cam'ron & Mase Say Cardi B Shows Why They Don't Date Women From NY Cardi B recently went viral for arguing with Stefon Diggs, and Cam and Mase say it proves why women from New York aren't in their dating pool.
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Erika Marie 
Music Molly Santana's Praise For Nicki Minaj Resurfaces After Drake's "ICEMAN" Molly Santana was on Drake's "ICEMAN" cut "Ran To Atlanta" with Future, a Young Money moment that makes sense given her Nicki Minaj fandom.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music PlaqueBoyMax Reflects On NBA YoungBoy Calling Out His "Slime Cry" Criticism PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music French Montana & Max B Tease Kanye West Collab On New Album French Montana has worked with Kanye West in recent years, and it looks like they will get their own song with Max B very soon.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Producer Gordo Goes Into More Detail About Surprise Triple Album Drop Gordo worked on Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" and "HABIBTI" albums, which dropped as a surprise treat to complement "ICEMAN."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 2026 BET Awards Reveal Album Of The Year Nominees: Clipse, Cardi B & More The 2026 BET Awards noms for Album Of The Year include Clipse, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Wale, Mariah The Scientist, J. Cole, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Adin Ross Drags Anthony Fantano For Making Fun Of Drake's "ICEMAN" Bar Drake referenced Adin Ross to diss Rick Ross on his new album "ICEMAN," which Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop wasn't a fan of at all.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rick Ross Mocks Drake & 50 Cent On Fat Joe & Jadakiss' Show On the most recent episode of "Joe And Jada," Rick Ross threw shade at 50 Cent and vaguely addressed why he's beefing with Drake.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Donald Trump's Advisor Defends Nicki Minaj, Denies She's Asking For Favors Nicki Minaj has lost longtime fans, gained new ones, and caught a whole lot of backlash for supporting United States President Donald Trump.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake’s “ICEMAN” Projected To Dominate Billboard Hot 100 Next Week Are you surprised?
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Aron A. 
Music Saweetie Hit With $3M Lawsuit For Alleged Fraud After Cancelling Japan Shows A concert promoter alleges that Saweetie and her touring company ran off with a $100K deposit.
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Aron A. 
Music Anthony Fantano Rips Drake's "ICEMAN" Apart After Release Hoax Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop previously trolled Drake fans by claiming "ICEMAN" would drop much sooner than expected.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors.
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Erika Marie