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Original Content Auto-Tune: Hip-Hop's Rejuvenation An editorial offering up the stance that Auto-Tune did not kill hip-hop, rather, it brought new life into the genre. By Matt Aceto March 12, 2014
Original Content What The Kendrick/Macklemore Debate Means For Hip-Hop There has been a lot of discourse about the Grammy upset, where Macklemore swept up in the Rap categories in favor of Kendrick Lamar's heralded album. But what does this mean in the larger picture? Does it even matter or does it matter all too much? By hnhh February 04, 2014
Original Content Lecrae Says He'd Love To See More Substance In Hip Hop And Responds To Critics Breaking new ground as a Hip Hop artist in the mainstream, HotNewHipHop chopped it up with Lecrae to find out just what makes him stand out in today's rap culture. In an era where records sales are hard to come by, Lecrae shares his thoughts on success, substance, his collaborations and his critics. By Jen DeLeon November 12, 2013
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Honey Cocaine Talks Linking Up With Tyga, "90's Gold" & More The Queen of Tyga's Last Kings label talks to HotNewHipHop about Tyga reaching out to her, her new project, the Toronto rap scene and more. By Rose Lilah July 23, 2012
Original Content Bow Wow Neglects To Tell Child Support Judge About BET Deal, Says He Makes $4,000/Month Bow Wow leaves out some crucial financial information in court on Monday when determining how much he'll pay in child support. By Rose Lilah October 02, 2012
Music Best Rap Songs & Albums Of September 2024 It was another good month for music. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2024
Music What Is Willow Smith's Best-Selling Song? This classic staple in Willow’s discography was a major hit! By Demi Phillips January 23, 2024
Original Content Everything We Know About Childish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" Everything we know about Gambino's album, which arrives in three weeks. By Danny Schwartz November 10, 2016
Original Content Straight Flexin': 15 Photos Of Drake's Dad With Hip-Hop Artists 15 photos from Drake's dad's Instagram that'll make you feel some type of way. By Rose Lilah November 16, 2013
Music Brian May Net Worth 2023: What Is The Queen Legend Worth? Explore Brian May's net worth, his iconic journey with Queen, achievements in astrophysics, and passionate advocacy efforts. By Jake Skudder October 18, 2023
Original Content 5 Times The Grammys Got 'Best Rap Album' Wrong The Grammys don't always get it right... By Chris Tart February 06, 2015
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (September 19) A look at the funniest, most entertaining, and outrageous tweets from some of the biggest names in hip hop. By Brian Josephs September 20, 2014