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Original Content Digital Cover Story: 2 Chainz 2 Chainz is the star of our brand new digital cover story. By Rose Lilah June 19, 2017
Original Content 7 Jorja Smith Songs You Need Ahead Of Her Debut Album Introducing British soulstress and Drake-protegee Jorja Smith with 7 track essentials in advance of her debut album "Lost & Found." By Aida C. May 12, 2018
Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know DJ Khaled? Test your DJ Khaled knowledge with our quiz. By Mike De Leon October 27, 2015
Reviews Review: Sir Michael Rocks "BANCO" On BANCO, Sir Michael Rocks is still finding his way to separate himself, both from the Cool Kids' sound, and to some degree, former versions of himself. By Kahron Spearman August 02, 2014
Profiles Meet Nez & Rio: The Producers Talk A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko 2" We talk with duo Nez & Rio about their production on A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated "Pretty Flacko 2," among other things. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2014
Reviews Review: Future's "Monster" On the dark and moody, Metro Boomin’ assisted, Monster, Future displays himself first as an artist with a tremendous ear for production, and as a “loose cannon,” fraught with troubling paranoia. By Kahron Spearman November 05, 2014
Original Content Travi$ Scott's 6 Most Ridiculous Stage Stunts Of 2015 Travi$ Scott shows have been particularly lit this year. By Danny Schwartz August 03, 2015
Original Content Wiz Khalifa Defines "Blacc Hollywood" Wiz Khalifa defines "Blacc Hollywood," which is the title of his forthcoming album, for HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah November 25, 2013
Original Content A History Of Wiz Khalifa X Curren$y Collabs In anticipation of "#2009", we looked back at Wiz & Spitta's hottest collaborations over the past six years. By Angus Walker March 30, 2015
Music Vybz Kartel's Homecoming: From Prison Release To The Grammys & Beyond After his release in July 2024, Vybz Kartel returned home to a warm embrace. Now, he's plotting on his highly-anticipated homecoming performance, entrepreneurial ventures, and celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his seminal album, "Viking (Vybz Is King)." By Aron A. December 17, 2024
Music Victoria Monét Talks "Jaguar" & Cougars On ".Paak House Radio" Anderson .Paak returns with the second season of his Apple Music 1 radio show and among his first guests is "Jaguar II" hitmaker Victoria Monét. By Erika Marie January 10, 2024
Original Content 21 Savage "American Dream" With Donald Glover: What We Know The movie's reportedly set to release on July 4th of this year, and will bring new music from the Slaughter Gang boss coming very soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 08, 2024