Gabriel Bras Nevares
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case.
Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik. Pop Culture Clips of NBA YoungBoy fans watching "American YoungBoy" have gone viral for feeling more like a concert than a movie outing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Charlamagne Tha God has been very critical of Drake in recent years, so his "ICEMAN" praise might shock and annoy some hardcore fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion has been playing the role of Zidler in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on Broadway since March of this year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks, Mal, BenDaDonnn, and more have had a lot to say about the direction of "ICEMAN," and Drake helped enlighten their reporting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Some folks believe Foogiano might be shading Gucci Mane regarding the Pooh Shiesty situation, while others think it's completely unrelated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks thinks only Drake's "ICEMAN" can get hip-hop culture back on course after Kendrick Lamar sought to "Watch The Party Die."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music D4vd is currently behind bars and faces accusations of murdering teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez after an inappropriate sexual relationship.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Pop Culture DJ Akademiks has a lot of disdain for Megan Thee Stallion, so he had a field day with her accusations against Klay Thompson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Foogiano was recently released from prison, and despite his connection to Gucci Mane, he stood tall behind Pooh Shiesty after Pooh's arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj spoke out after the reported shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, for which authorities have a suspect.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Drake released a full batch of "ICEMAN" promotional pictures, including possible references to 2024's rap battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Songs bleood is quickly making a name for himself in hip-hop's underground thanks to woozy and dizzying songs like "i <3 seals."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Songs Lackvill is one of the most energetic rappers out of Michigan right now, a reputation he embodies on the new single "Check My Carti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026 Music Vince Staples' new single "Blackberry Marmalade" is about racism in the United States and violent responses to (and from) its corrupt system.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Relationships Megan Thee Stallion claimed Klay Thompson told her he doesn't think he can be "monogamous" anymore, calling out "horrible" mood swings.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music Reports emerged claiming AllStar JR was arrested on his way to a VladTV interview, which DJ Vlad has cleared the air around.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Songs Vince Staples is back with the gruff new single "Blackberry Marmalade," which should be a refreshing direction for longtime fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music Although Joe Budden has had beef with Drake in the past, he said neither TDE, Kendrick Lamar, nor any other artist has paid him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music Jokes about Kendrick Lamar stepping on Drake's "ICEMAN" album with "Fireman" went viral on Twitter, and they are making both fanbases livid.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music With Drake's new album "ICEMAN" just weeks away, fans and critics everywhere are wondering what the 6ix God will bring them next.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026
Pop Culture NBA YoungBoy Documentary Screening Reportedly Shut Down Over Rowdy Fans Clips of NBA YoungBoy fans watching "American YoungBoy" have gone viral for feeling more like a concert than a movie outing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Praises Drake's "ICEMAN" For Reviving Album Rollouts Charlamagne Tha God has been very critical of Drake in recent years, so his "ICEMAN" praise might shock and annoy some hardcore fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown Goes Off On "Fake Woke" Female Critics Of His Usher Tour Chris Brown's history of domestic violence allegations and other controversies is leading to criticism of the hype behind his Usher tour.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Tearfully Returns To "Moulin Rouge" After Klay Thompson Cheating Allegations Megan Thee Stallion has been playing the role of Zidler in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on Broadway since March of this year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks & Mal Reveal Drake's Creative Process Behind "ICEMAN" DJ Akademiks, Mal, BenDaDonnn, and more have had a lot to say about the direction of "ICEMAN," and Drake helped enlighten their reporting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Foogiano Shares Anti-Snitching Post After Showing Support For Pooh Shiesty Some folks believe Foogiano might be shading Gucci Mane regarding the Pooh Shiesty situation, while others think it's completely unrelated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Says Kendrick Lamar Left Hip-Hop Directionless After Drake Beef DJ Akademiks thinks only Drake's "ICEMAN" can get hip-hop culture back on course after Kendrick Lamar sought to "Watch The Party Die."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music D4vd's Defense Lawyers Are Allegedly Receiving Antisemitic Death Threats D4vd is currently behind bars and faces accusations of murdering teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez after an inappropriate sexual relationship.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture DJ Akademiks Applauds Klay Thompson Allegedly Cheating On Megan Thee Stallion DJ Akademiks has a lot of disdain for Megan Thee Stallion, so he had a field day with her accusations against Klay Thompson.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane's Artist Foogiano Flips And Declares His Support For Pooh Shiesty Foogiano was recently released from prison, and despite his connection to Gucci Mane, he stood tall behind Pooh Shiesty after Pooh's arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Nicki Minaj Reacts After Narrowly Missing Shooting At White House Dinner Nicki Minaj spoke out after the reported shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, for which authorities have a suspect.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Drops Full "ICEMAN" Zine With Dr. Dre, DJ Khaled, And More Teases Drake released a full batch of "ICEMAN" promotional pictures, including possible references to 2024's rap battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs i <3 seals – Song by bleood bleood is quickly making a name for himself in hip-hop's underground thanks to woozy and dizzying songs like "i <3 seals."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs Check My Carti – Song by Lackvill Lackvill is one of the most energetic rappers out of Michigan right now, a reputation he embodies on the new single "Check My Carti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Vince Staples Depicts Mass Shooting In "Blackberry Marmalade" Music Video Vince Staples' new single "Blackberry Marmalade" is about racism in the United States and violent responses to (and from) its corrupt system.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Megan Thee Stallion Exposes Klay Thompson For Allegedly Cheating Megan Thee Stallion claimed Klay Thompson told her he doesn't think he can be "monogamous" anymore, calling out "horrible" mood swings.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Vlad Responds To Conspiracy Theory About AllStar JR's VladTV Interview Reports emerged claiming AllStar JR was arrested on his way to a VladTV interview, which DJ Vlad has cleared the air around.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs Blackberry Marmalade – Song by Vince Staples Vince Staples is back with the gruff new single "Blackberry Marmalade," which should be a refreshing direction for longtime fans.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Denies TDE Paid Him To Support Kendrick Lamar Against Drake Although Joe Budden has had beef with Drake in the past, he said neither TDE, Kendrick Lamar, nor any other artist has paid him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar's Fake "Fireman" Album Interrupts Drake's "ICEMAN" Rollout Jokes about Kendrick Lamar stepping on Drake's "ICEMAN" album with "Fireman" went viral on Twitter, and they are making both fanbases livid.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Five Things We Want From Drake’s ICEMAN With Drake's new album "ICEMAN" just weeks away, fans and critics everywhere are wondering what the 6ix God will bring them next.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares