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Original Content 5 Hip-Hop Power Struggles HotNewHipHop takes a look at five different hip-hop power struggles, and who eventually came out on top. By Audrey N. April 03, 2014
Original Content Snoop Dogg Explains His Name Change & Talks BET Cyphers Snoop Dogg talks to HotNewHipHop about his birthday celebrations, the BET cyphers, and changing his name to Snoopzilla. By Rose Lilah October 28, 2013
Original Content Radio Killa: The-Dream's R&B Diva Writing Credits The-Dream, a multi-talented, songwriter, producer, and artist in his own right, has written an unbelievable amount of hits for R&B divas. By Mike De Leon February 10, 2014
Original Content The Funniest Tweets About Lil Boosie's New-Found Freedom Lil Boosie is free, hip-hop is happy. By Rose Lilah March 06, 2014
Reviews Review: R. Kelly's "Black Panties" With a reputation for creating some of the hottest baby-making music of all time, R. Kelly sets out to reclaim the r'n'b throne with "Black Panties." By Nikita Rathod December 17, 2013
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "Mastermind" Album After a few setbacks, Rick Ross finally delivers "Mastermind," his sixth solo album that truly shows he is a master at what he does. By Iva Anthony March 04, 2014
Original Content Hottie VS Hottie: Rihanna VS Teyana Taylor In this edition of Hottie versus Hottie, we're asking y'all who's hotter: Rihanna or Teyana Taylor? Check out their respective galleries and cast your vote below. By Mike De Leon September 26, 2013
Reviews Review: Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" OFWGKTA’s macabre maestro delivers a project that’s as solid and compelling as it is conflicted. By Perry Simpson August 23, 2013
Reviews Review: Rich Homie Quan's "I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In" After dominating the airwaves over the summer with "Type of Way," Rich Homie Quan sets out to prove that he's more than a one-hit wonder with "I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In." By Iva Anthony December 05, 2013
Reviews Review: Nispey Hussle's "Crenshaw" Does Nipsey prove he’s worth the buzz with this new mixtape, "Crenshaw"? By Perry Simpson October 15, 2013
Reviews Review: Hopsin's "Knock Madness" Hopsin delivers an undoubtedly solid project with "Knock Madness". By Iva Anthony December 04, 2013
Original Content Drake's Most 90s Moments A look at Drake's various tributes to the 90s, through music, video, and--of course--sweaters. By Trevor Smith November 25, 2013