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Reviews J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review) "4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2016
Music Kendrick Lamar's Albums, Ranked We're ranking Kendrick Lamar's 8 albums from worst to best. By Caleb Hardy March 11, 2023
Original Content Quiz: How Well Did You Listen To Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly"? Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" quiz: do you listen to music or do you just skim through it? By Mike De Leon March 16, 2015
Original Content Why Hip Hop Suddenly Loves Heavy Metal Metal culture is more visible in hip hop than it's ever been, even if nobody in hip hop's listening to it. Denzel Curry, Robb Banks, and metal illustrator Mark Riddick weigh in on this recent phenomenon. By Patrick Lyons October 07, 2016
Original Content 10 Things You Need To Know About ILoveMakonnen We break down ten essential facts about OVO's newest addition, ILoveMakonnen. By Chris Tart September 30, 2014
Original Content Why Lloyd Banks Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time 50 may be the driver behind G-Unit, but Lloyd Banks is the engine. By Karlton Jahmal December 23, 2017
TV Honey Boo Boo Net Worth 2024: What Is Alana Thompson Worth? Discover the journey of Honey Boo Boo from child pageant star to a reality TV personality, exploring her career and personal growth. By Rain Adams March 25, 2024
Original Content Top U.K. Rappers In The Grime Game HotNewHipHop takes a look at some of the rappers doing it big for the U.K. grime scene. By Vanessa Oswald May 06, 2014
Pop Culture Karrine Steffans Net Worth 2024: What Is "Superhead" Worth? The compelling journey of Karrine Steffans, from authorship to advocacy, and her transformative influence beyond writing. By Rain Adams January 25, 2024
Reviews Review: Big Sean & Jhené Aiko's "TWENTY88" Big Sean and Jhené Aiko both underperform on "TWENTY88." By Patrick Lyons April 06, 2016
Original Content Hottest Mixtapes Of 2014 HotNewHipHop counts down the hottest 20 mixtapes of 2014. By Rose Lilah December 29, 2014
Original Content 10 Toronto Rappers To Watch A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto. By Anders Marshall November 30, 2017