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TV Michael Blanco, Son Of Griselda, Has Seen It All: His 2pac Connection & Redefining The Blanco Name INTERVIEW: The star of "Cartel Crew" also shares why he would want Tupac and 50 Cent to be on the soundtrack of Griselda Blanco's life. By Erika Marie October 07, 2019
Original Content Why Migos Rap The Way They Do A brief history lesson on how and why Migos' signature flow came to be. By Gus Fisher May 15, 2018
Original Content Every Travis Scott Feature So Far Revisit Travis' many guest appearances from 2012 to 2017. By Trevor Smith March 29, 2017
Profiles Meet Kweku Collins, The Songwriter Exploring Rap’s Fluidity The Evanston vocalist and producer discusses the historical significance of "Nat Love" and falling in love with rap through "Jesus Walks." By Trevor Smith July 26, 2016
Original Content Exclusive: Sada Baby Reveals ScHoolboy Q Is A Fan, Basketball Ambitions Prior To Jail Sada Baby's character has solidified him as a vibrant player in a competitive game. By Devin Ch April 08, 2019
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Sir Michael Rocks Talks On His Solo Career, The Cool Kids, Signing To Curren$y's JLR & More Sir Michael Rocks speaks to HotNewHipHop on a variety of topics, he talks about his next mixtape, his relationship with Chuck Inglish, signing to Jet Life Recordings and a lot of other random ish. By Rose Lilah May 14, 2012
Original Content 10 Essential Playboi Carti Tracks Get to know A$AP Rocky and Awful Records-affiliated Playboi Carti. By Danny Schwartz June 12, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Jahlil Beats Jahlil Beats talks influences, ambitions, Meek Mill's "Wanna Know", upcoming projects with Beanie Sigel and Skrillex, and more. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2016
Original Content 50 Beats That Will Never Get Old HNHH compiles a list of some of our favorite hip-hop/rap beats, ones that we will never get tired of hearing. By Rose Lilah August 19, 2013
Original Content Meet Lute: J. Cole's Newest Signee to Dreamville Records INTERVIEW: Dreamville's Lute talks about his new album "West 1996 Pt. 2," his journey to being signed, the possibility of a Dreamville posse cut and more. By Oliver W. Colbert October 17, 2017
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Teyana Taylor's Sexiest Pics Teyana be showing out on the gram. By Devon Jefferson January 27, 2018
Original Content From The Cave To The Rave: A Conversation With D∆WN INTERVIEW: Dawn Richard on blurring the lines between recording and live performance, the importance of creative isolation, and the fifth anniversary of "Last Train To Paris." By Trevor Smith April 26, 2016