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Pop Culture Damon Wayans Net Worth 2023: What Is The Actor Worth? Wayans, a comedy trailblazer and entrepreneur, boasts an impressive net worth with achievements spanning multiple sectors. By Jake Skudder September 22, 2023
Music Nas & Hit-Boy's "Magic" Trilogy Albums, Ranked There is no better term to describe Nas and Hit-Boy’s working relationship than “magic.” By Wyatt Westlake September 20, 2023
Politics Is Pharrell Apolitical, Tone-Deaf Or Spineless? Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity. By Aron A. November 27, 2025
Original Content Forever Or...Never? Inside Future's 36th Birthday Future's Atlanta birthday bash was slated to divulge new music from an album titled "Forever or Never"-- as it turned out, it was the latter. By Taylor Rubright November 21, 2019
Music Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo's Fight Over The Neptunes, Explained Neptunes founders Pharrell and Chad Hugo are embroiled in a legal battle regarding the trademark of the production duo. By TeeJay Small April 05, 2024
Reviews Lil Tjay "True 2 Myself" Review The Bronx teen rapper’s debut is putting the legacy of his city on it’s shoulders. Does he manage to rise, or does he crumble under the pressure? By Maxwell Cavaseno October 15, 2019
Pop Culture Rihanna Magazine Covers: The Best Features Superstar Rihanna has been the muse for countless magazine covers, delivering megawatt style and ambition along with her natural glamour. By Erin Haley April 20, 2023
Society The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Hip Hop Heads No matter your budget, HotNewHipHop is here to make your holiday shopping (or your wish list) a little easier. By Kristen Bromiley December 12, 2017
Music Vybz Kartel’s Road To The Freedom Street Concert: The Dancehall Legend Teases “Taylor Swift-Level” Homecoming Performance, Drake & Cardi B Influence & His Legacy INTERVIEW: Vybz Kartel has remained one of the most prolific artists of our time, even during his incarceration. The "Fever" artist details his upcoming performance at the Jamaica National Stadium (including two secret high-profile guests), his first time hearing Skillibeng, current musical inspiration, and why Lil Wayne is the greatest lyricist in his books. By Aron A. December 27, 2024
Original Content Instagram Gallery: 2 Chainz's Best "Family Matters" Posts 2 Chainz is the Trap dad we all wish we had growing up. By Devon Jefferson February 03, 2018
Original Content 3 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight three new, upcoming artists to check out. By Rose Lilah June 11, 2020
Music The Day Rap Broke The Internet: Reexamining Kendrick Lamar's "Meet The Grahams" Vs. Drake's "Family Matters" One year ago today, Drake and Kendrick Lamar went song-for-song at the height of their feud. By Aron A. May 03, 2025