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Sneakers J. Cole's Album Eras Through Sneakers, From "The Come Up" To "The Fall Off" With J. Cole's huge Indie 5000 sneaker drop, we're taking a look back at every J. Cole album and the sneakers that defined each one. By Ben Atkinson October 01, 2026
Original Content 10 Raunchiest Rap Music Videos Of All Time Treat yourself to a tasteful medley of bouncing butts. By Danny Schwartz April 22, 2015
Pop Culture Ella Langley, Mariah Carey, & The End Of The Unavoidable Hit Era Ella Langley broke Mariah Carey’s record as the VMAs showed how the biggest numbers can still miss entire audiences. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Relationships Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Relationship Timeline A look back at Serayah and Joey Bada$$’s relationship, from their early connection to the explosive breakup that ended their engagement. By Erika Marie August 25, 2026
TV 6 Successful Crossover Rappers Giving props to the best multitalented folks out there. By Nicholas DG May 31, 2015
Reviews Review: Bobby Shmurda's "Shmurda She Wrote" EP Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers. By Kahron Spearman November 14, 2014
Original Content Second Chances: Rappers Who've Been Shot & Survived A comprehensive list of 15 emcees who've survived shootings. By hnhh October 02, 2013
Original Content Is Takeoff Actually Quavo's Nephew? Since Takeoff's passing, fans have wondered about the Migos' familial relationship. Here's a look at how Quavo and Takeoff are related. By Josh Megson April 06, 2023
Original Content How Bobby Shmurda Helped Propel New York Rap We revisit the legacy of Bobby Shmurda, and all that he helped New York achieve prior to his incarceration. By Jibril Yassin January 24, 2019
Sneakers The Big Red Boots Phenomenon How a pair of boots took the world by storm. By Brittnye Webb-Earl February 26, 2023
Original Content 10 Joint Projects That May Or May Not Come Out Here are 10 of the most potent unreleased collaborative mixtapes, projects, and albums in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz May 16, 2016
Original Content Hottest Mixtapes Of 2014 HotNewHipHop counts down the hottest 20 mixtapes of 2014. By Rose Lilah December 29, 2014
Original Content #TBT: Ying Yang Twins Take a trip down memory lane: revisit the greatness of the legendary Ying Yang Twins. By Danny Schwartz May 11, 2017
Original Content Classic Rotation: Kanye West's "Late Registration" Looking back at Kanye West's sophomore LP 10 years later. By Chris Tart August 30, 2015
Original Content Denaun Porter, In-Depth: Working With Eminem & Dr. Dre, Making "Devil's Night," & "Infinite" Go in-depth with Denaun Porter, known for his work with D12, Eminem, G-Unit, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes, and more, with an extensive conversation on his musical legacy. By Mitch Findlay August 14, 2020
Sneakers 7 Best Air Jordan 3 Collabs Ever Released From Vogue’s runway-ready pair to A Ma Maniere’s cultural classic, here are the 7 best Air Jordan 3 collabs ever released. By Ben Atkinson September 28, 2025

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