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Politics Donald Trump's Sour Note: 14 Artists Who've Banned Their Music From His Campaigns Trump has his fair share of musicians who support him, but this list of artists don't want anything to do with the former president. By Erika Marie August 28, 2024
Profiles Behind The Beat: Jahlil Beats Jahlil Beats talks influences, ambitions, Meek Mill's "Wanna Know", upcoming projects with Beanie Sigel and Skrillex, and more. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2016
Original Content Digital Cover Story: Ty Dolla $ign (October/November) HotNewHipHop unveils Ty Dolla $ign's digital cover, as the rapper releases his debut album "Free TC." By Rose Lilah November 13, 2015
Original Content How Hip Hop Has Reacted To The Bill Cosby Scandal Examining the myriad ways in which hip hop figures have weighed in on the Bill Cosby saga. By Danny Schwartz July 20, 2015
Original Content The Top 10 Beefs Of 2015 (So Far) Here are the ten beefs that have made for the biggest news stories this year. By Patrick Lyons June 23, 2015
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Nov 28-Dec 4) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week By Danny Schwartz December 05, 2015
Original Content Samples Of The Week: A$AP Rocky Edition Breaking down each and every sample on A$AP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." By Patrick Lyons May 29, 2015
Original Content 5 Producers The Weeknd Should Work With Here are five producers who we feel could take The Weeknd's sound to the next level. By Angus Walker May 26, 2015
Original Content 9 Creative Rappers You Should Know About Check out a list of nine rappers who are unique and exceptional at what they do. By Rose Lilah November 01, 2012
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Sir Michael Rocks Talks On His Solo Career, The Cool Kids, Signing To Curren$y's JLR & More Sir Michael Rocks speaks to HotNewHipHop on a variety of topics, he talks about his next mixtape, his relationship with Chuck Inglish, signing to Jet Life Recordings and a lot of other random ish. By Rose Lilah May 14, 2012
Reviews Review: Brother Ali's "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" Minneapolis MC's latest album showcases his seasoned talent and renewed political fervor to striking effect. By Rachaela VB September 22, 2012
Original Content Gunplay Discusses Features On "Medellin" & Upcoming Verse For Lil Wayne's LP Rapper Gunplay keeps his verses coming even amidst legal problems, and discusses who he's tapped for his upcoming album. By Rose Lilah February 01, 2013