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Original Content Predicting 2020 Music Trends Forecasting the year to come and taking stock of what 2019 can tell us about the trends of tomorrow. By Luke Hinz January 03, 2020
Original Content #TBT: Drake Mixtape Cuts This week's throwback lists focuses on Drake's classic mixtape joints. By Chris Tart March 12, 2015
Original Content The Internet Celebrates Drake's Dance Moves With #DrakeAlwaysOnBeat Drake's dance moves in "Hotline Bling" were... interesting. By Danny Schwartz October 20, 2015
Original Content Nipsey Hussle Explains How "Crenshaw" Came Together, Why He's Dropping It Before "Victory Lap" Nipsey Hussle talks to HotNewHipHop in an exclusive interview, explaining how the "Crenshaw" mixtape happened, and when we can expect the much-delayed "Victory Lap." By Rose Lilah October 08, 2013
Original Content Top 7 Features On "SURF" They didn't want to be cool, they just wanted to be them. By Nicholas DG June 03, 2015
Original Content Happy Birthday, Jay-Z: A Quick Look At His Rise To Near-Billionaire Status From Roc-a-Fella to TIDAL and beyond. Happy 48th birthday to Jay-Z. By Danny Schwartz December 04, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Geto Boys Looking back at 10 of the Geto Boys' best songs from 1990 to 2005. By Danny Schwartz May 04, 2017
Original Content Ralo Explains Why He Signed To Gucci Mane's Label Ralo speaks on his special bond with Gucci Mane. By Danny Schwartz March 07, 2017
Pop Culture Adam Sandler Gets Serious In "Spaceman": What We Know Everything we know so far about the latest Adam Sandler film, "Spaceman," which is set to premiere on Netflix in March. By TeeJay Small January 18, 2024
Pop Culture Is Kai Cenat Responsible For The NYC Riots? The impromptu giveaway of PlayStation 5 consoles by Kai Cenat sparked chaos in NYC's Union Square Park. Now, there are a number of people raising questions about his responsibility for the riot. By Aron A. August 08, 2023
Reviews Keke Palmer's "Big Boss" Visual Album Review With Keke Palmer's "Big Boss," the multi-creative icon makes her directing debut while curating an album that goes after the music industry. By Caleb Hardy May 30, 2023
Sports NBA All-Star 2024: Who Are The Western Conference Starters? The All-Star Western Conference lineup is stacked with the best of the best, and we're taking a closer look at each one of these impressive starters. By Wyatt Westlake January 31, 2024