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Discover exclusive hip-hop features on HotNewHipHop. Read interviews, album reviews, think pieces, and curated lists covering music, culture, and more. Original Content Staff picks for the week of March 4th-10th
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Trevor Smith March 11, 2013 Original Content Test your DJ Khaled knowledge with our quiz.
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Mike De Leon October 27, 2015 Original Content
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Erika Marie April 25, 2025 Sports LeBron & Savannah James built a legacy from Akron to center stage—now Kevin Gates has them trending again. Here's how their love story began.
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Erika Marie April 22, 2025 Music From the triumphant return from cultural exile on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to the chaotic but inspired rollout of "The Life of Pablo," Kanye weathered storm after storm to arrive at a fleeting sense of peace—which may be why he now sees "TLOP" as the superior album, even over what many consider his magnum opus.
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Aron A. April 17, 2025 Pop Culture She has been in court over custody of her and Anthony Edwards child.
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Axl Banks April 08, 2025 Viral The viral dating show expands to Netflix with its first-ever live iteration.
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Aron A. April 06, 2025 Music 2017-2018 was a time in hip-hop.
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Aron A. April 04, 2025 Original Content The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie April 03, 2025 Original Content Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise.
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Erika Marie April 01, 2025 Relationships Kanye West’s history with Amber Rose, Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox, and Bianca Censori reveals how each woman influenced his image and public identity.
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Erika Marie June 25, 2025 Music Ian Connor's recent comments on A$AP Rocky put a spotlight on the Harlem rapper's supposed beef with Travis Scott.
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Aron A. June 10, 2025
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: March 4th-10th Staff picks for the week of March 4th-10th
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Trevor Smith 
Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know DJ Khaled? Test your DJ Khaled knowledge with our quiz.
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Mike De Leon 
Original Content Lil Wayne’s History Of Not Knowing: From Black Lives Matter To “Not Like Us”
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Erika Marie 
Sports LeBron & Savannah James: A Relationship Timeline From Sweethearts To Power Couple LeBron & Savannah James built a legacy from Akron to center stage—now Kevin Gates has them trending again. Here's how their love story began.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West Faced His Demons On "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"—And Searched For Peace On "The Life Of Pablo" From the triumphant return from cultural exile on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to the chaotic but inspired rollout of "The Life of Pablo," Kanye weathered storm after storm to arrive at a fleeting sense of peace—which may be why he now sees "TLOP" as the superior album, even over what many consider his magnum opus.
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Aron A. 
Pop Culture How Many Kids Does Ayesha Howard Have? She has been in court over custody of her and Anthony Edwards child.
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Axl Banks 
Viral "Pop The Balloon Or Find Love" Goes Live On Netflix: Controversies, Viral Fame & What To Expect The viral dating show expands to Netflix with its first-ever live iteration.
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Aron A. 
Music 11 Albums To Remind You That 2017-2018 Was The Furthest Thing From The Worst Time In Hip-Hop 2017-2018 was a time in hip-hop.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Kanye West’s Muse Mythology: From Amber Rose To Bianca Censori Kanye West’s history with Amber Rose, Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox, and Bianca Censori reveals how each woman influenced his image and public identity.
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Erika Marie 
Music ASAP Rocky & Travis Scott Beef: A Brief Timeline Of Tension, Clashes & Confusion Ian Connor's recent comments on A$AP Rocky put a spotlight on the Harlem rapper's supposed beef with Travis Scott.
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Aron A. 