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. Music Kodak Black's new album "Kodak The Blessing" will feature 1900Rugrat, Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez, G Thugg, Shadea Charai, Albee Al, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Gossip Iggy Azalea, Travis Scott, and a lot of other celebrities are in Monaco these days for the Formula One Grand Prix.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Akbar V recently clapped back at Twitter trolls who claimed Cardi B and Latto don't care at all about her attacks, as they may have responded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Relationships Daphne Joy did not explicitly mention 50 Cent or Diddy to DJ Akademiks, but still spoke candidly about moving on despite some heartache.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music If Drake's "ICEMAN" goes number one next week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, it will be the longest-running chart-topper of the year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Pop Culture Blueface lost his boxing match to Chibu at a Brand Risk Promotions event, which has led to a potential legal debate with Adin Ross.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Cardi B recently apologized again to Latto for dissing her after the "Big Mama" shots, which The Joe Budden Podcast had a lot to say about.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Boosie Badazz has never been supportive of the LGTBQ+ community, so this pool party situation should come as no surprise.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Recent verses from Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine, plus Mal's Jay-Z and Griselda claims, have put Westside Gunn under scrutiny.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Kanye West was facing protests from the Jewish community in the Netherlands ahead of his two concerts in the country.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Cam'ron has recently been beefing with Jim Jones, so it makes sense why he would not be as interested in a Dipset reunion.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Songs "RUBBERZ" by Fenix Flexin of Shoreline Mafia and Purps On The Beat is going viral right now, and it's one of 2026's most welcome surprises.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music After Drake seemingly dissed Playboi Carti on "ICEMAN," he fanned the flames by liking an Instagram post from Carti's ex, Gio Ramos.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Songs "HELLLLP MEEEE !!!" by evilgiane, Harto Falión, and Elipropperr is one of the wooziest and drowsiest hip-hop drops of the week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Gossip Kiley Lossen, the mother of Sauce Walka's child, recently claimed Drake has done more for her than Sauce ever has.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Pop Culture DJ Akademiks asked Daphne Joy a lot about her sex life during a recent interview, which Cardi B couldn't help but laugh at.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Music Lizzo recently used Nicki Minaj's Twitter diss against her to promote her new album "B*TCH," and sent alleged shots her way for good measure.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Gossip DJ Akademiks recently had a conversation with Daphne Joy, who blasted whoever leaked an explicit video of her, Diddy, and an adult film actor.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Relationships The coparenting dispute between Chris Brown and Diamond Brown over their four-year-old daughter Lovely has evolved into a custody battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Gossip DJ Akademiks roasted Kiley Lossen, who recently told Adam22 on No Jumper that Drake has done more for her than her ex Sauce Walka has.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Songs "Oh Chet" by Jey One and Travis Scott sees La Flame under Jey's dembow tutelage for a minmal but summer-ready banger.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026 Music Drake's "Janice STFU" has also prompted multiple beef discussions following the release of "ICEMAN," specifically Joe Budden and Sauce Walka.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026
Music Kodak Black Reveals New Album "Kodak The Blessing" Dropping Soon Kodak Black's new album "Kodak The Blessing" will feature 1900Rugrat, Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez, G Thugg, Shadea Charai, Albee Al, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Gossip Fans Think Iggy Azalea Lewdly Blasted Travis Scott's Jet Ski Antics In Monaco Iggy Azalea, Travis Scott, and a lot of other celebrities are in Monaco these days for the Formula One Grand Prix.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Akbar V Wants Cardi B & Latto To Respond To Diss Tracks In The Booth Akbar V recently clapped back at Twitter trolls who claimed Cardi B and Latto don't care at all about her attacks, as they may have responded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Daphne Joy Speaks To DJ Akademiks About Missing Her Past Relationships Daphne Joy did not explicitly mention 50 Cent or Diddy to DJ Akademiks, but still spoke candidly about moving on despite some heartache.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake's "ICEMAN" Stays At Number One On Billboard 200 In Its Third Week If Drake's "ICEMAN" goes number one next week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, it will be the longest-running chart-topper of the year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Blueface Claims Adin Ross Still Hasn't Paid Him For Brand Risk Fight Blueface lost his boxing match to Chibu at a Brand Risk Promotions event, which has led to a potential legal debate with Adin Ross.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Sympathizes With Cardi B's Apology To Latto Cardi B recently apologized again to Latto for dissing her after the "Big Mama" shots, which The Joe Budden Podcast had a lot to say about.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Boosie Badazz Doubles Down On Banning Trans People From Topless Party Boosie Badazz has never been supportive of the LGTBQ+ community, so this pool party situation should come as no surprise.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Westside Gunn Denies Rumors About Jay-Z's Advice Causing Griselda Rift Recent verses from Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine, plus Mal's Jay-Z and Griselda claims, have put Westside Gunn under scrutiny.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Shouts Out Michael Jackson During Netherlands Show Kanye West was facing protests from the Jewish community in the Netherlands ahead of his two concerts in the country.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cam'ron Explains Why He Wouldn't Participate In Dipset Reunion Cam'ron has recently been beefing with Jim Jones, so it makes sense why he would not be as interested in a Dipset reunion.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs RUBBERZ – Song by Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia & Purps On The Beat "RUBBERZ" by Fenix Flexin of Shoreline Mafia and Purps On The Beat is going viral right now, and it's one of 2026's most welcome surprises.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Playboi Carti's Ex Gio Ramos Flaunts Drake's Alleged Billionaire Status After Drake seemingly dissed Playboi Carti on "ICEMAN," he fanned the flames by liking an Instagram post from Carti's ex, Gio Ramos.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs HELLLLP MEEEE !!! – Song by evilgiane, Harto Falión & Elipropperr "HELLLLP MEEEE !!!" by evilgiane, Harto Falión, and Elipropperr is one of the wooziest and drowsiest hip-hop drops of the week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Gossip Sauce Walka & Ex Kiley Lossen Trade Allegations Of Violence Online Kiley Lossen, the mother of Sauce Walka's child, recently claimed Drake has done more for her than Sauce ever has.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Cardi B Teases DJ Akademiks For Shooting His Shot With Daphne Joy DJ Akademiks asked Daphne Joy a lot about her sex life during a recent interview, which Cardi B couldn't help but laugh at.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lizzo Explains Why She's Beefing With Nicki Minaj Lizzo recently used Nicki Minaj's Twitter diss against her to promote her new album "B*TCH," and sent alleged shots her way for good measure.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Gossip DJ Akademiks Asks Daphne Joy If She Has A "Size Requirement" After Diddy Leak DJ Akademiks recently had a conversation with Daphne Joy, who blasted whoever leaked an explicit video of her, Diddy, and an adult film actor.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Chris Brown Fights For Joint Custody Of Daughter Against Ex's Wishes The coparenting dispute between Chris Brown and Diamond Brown over their four-year-old daughter Lovely has evolved into a custody battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Gossip DJ Akademiks Disrespects Mother Of Sauce Walka's Child Amid Drake Gossip DJ Akademiks roasted Kiley Lossen, who recently told Adam22 on No Jumper that Drake has done more for her than her ex Sauce Walka has.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs Oh Chet – Song by Jey One & Travis Scott "Oh Chet" by Jey One and Travis Scott sees La Flame under Jey's dembow tutelage for a minmal but summer-ready banger.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake's "Janice STFU" Hits Spotify Milestone Amid Billboard Dominance Drake's "Janice STFU" has also prompted multiple beef discussions following the release of "ICEMAN," specifically Joe Budden and Sauce Walka.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares