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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. Relationships As rumors about Remy Ma swirled, Papoose and Claressa Shields stepped forward as a couple. Here’s the timeline of how it happened.
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Rain Adams September 23, 2025 Original Content All hail the queens! We're celebrating Women's History Month by paying respect to the ladies who keep our playlists lit.
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Erika Marie March 19, 2025 Original Content Tyler, The Creator wants us to think about what we’ve traded away now that being watched comes before feeling free in the places where we go to move.
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Erika Marie July 24, 2025 Reviews "Let God Sort Em Out" is a powerful Clipse comeback blending coke rap, spiritual growth, and grief, showcasing matured lyricism and Pharrell’s visionary production.
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Aron A. July 17, 2025 Politics Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York.
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Aron A. November 12, 2025 Music Karena Evans has carved her own lane since her breakthrough directorial debut with Drake’s “God’s Plan.” Since then, she’s directed for TV shows like “Snowfall” and music videos for other TDE artists, including SZA.
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Aron A. April 11, 2025 Original Content Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential.
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Alexander Cole October 29, 2025 Music These rappers believe Drake won the rap beef with Kendrick Lamar.
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Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 13, 2024 Music Explore Offset's influence in hip-hop through five essential songs, showcasing his unique style and impactful collaborations.
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Rain Adams July 01, 2024 Music Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album.
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Aron A. November 22, 2024 Music 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.
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Aron A. December 27, 2024 Music Ice Spice and producer RiotUSA are one of the hottest duos in hip-hop today. Here we break down the Bronx rapper's unique sample flips in five of her best-known tracks.
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Christopher Gorrie May 28, 2024
Relationships Papoose & Claressa Shields Relationship Timeline As rumors about Remy Ma swirled, Papoose and Claressa Shields stepped forward as a couple. Here’s the timeline of how it happened.
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Rain Adams 
Original Content HNHH's Women's History Month Playlist: Hip Hop And R&B Queens All hail the queens! We're celebrating Women's History Month by paying respect to the ladies who keep our playlists lit.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Tyler, The Creator Sees What The Algorithm Did To Joy In Hip Hop Tyler, The Creator wants us to think about what we’ve traded away now that being watched comes before feeling free in the places where we go to move.
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Erika Marie 
Reviews Clipse "Let God Sort Em Out" Review "Let God Sort Em Out" is a powerful Clipse comeback blending coke rap, spiritual growth, and grief, showcasing matured lyricism and Pharrell’s visionary production.
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Aron A. 
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York.
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Aron A. 
Music Karena Evans Finds Herself Dragged In The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Stan Wars: From “God’s Plan” To “luther” Karena Evans has carved her own lane since her breakthrough directorial debut with Drake’s “God’s Plan.” Since then, she’s directed for TV shows like “Snowfall” and music videos for other TDE artists, including SZA.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rappers Who Believe Drake Won Rap Beef Against Kendrick Lamar These rappers believe Drake won the rap beef with Kendrick Lamar.
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Chukwudi Onyewuchi 
Music Offset Essential Songs Explore Offset's influence in hip-hop through five essential songs, showcasing his unique style and impactful collaborations.
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Rain Adams 
Music Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Full Credits: SZA, Mustard, Roddy Ricch & More Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album.
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Aron A. 
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.
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Aron A. 
Music Ice Spice's Best Sample Flips Ice Spice and producer RiotUSA are one of the hottest duos in hip-hop today. Here we break down the Bronx rapper's unique sample flips in five of her best-known tracks.
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Christopher Gorrie 