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Original Content Peter Rosenberg Talks New Album, The Idea Of "Real Hip-Hop" & Jay-Z's G-Check Ahead of the release of "Real Late," we caught up with Peter Rosenberg for an in-depth conversation on his new album, his role in New York hip-hop, the return of Summer Jam, and more. By Aron A. June 04, 2021
Original Content Does Polo G's "RAPSTAR" Video Mark A Paradigm Shift In Hip-Hop Culture? Polo G's music video for "RAPSTAR" featured several references to popular videos from Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and everyone in between. Is the chart-topping rapper simply paying homage to some of his favorite artists, or is the "RAPSTAR" video a sign of the times? By Joshua Robinson April 26, 2021
Original Content How Bow Wow Paved The Way For Drake's Career We're examining the shared DNA between Drake and Bow Wow. By Robert Blair March 19, 2021
Sports Can LeBron James & Anthony Davis Still Win Titles In Los Angeles? After a first-round exit in this year's playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot to think about. By Alexander Cole June 06, 2021
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021
Original Content Who Is Popp Hunna? Everything To Know About The "Adderall (Corvette, Corvette)" Rapper We're breaking down Popp Hunna's career and success thus far. By Deja Goode December 30, 2020
Original Content Top Tracks: May 30 - June 5 A huge week for new tracks from Drake, Gucci Mane, Kanye West, Pusha T, Travi$ Scott, and more. By Patrick Lyons June 06, 2016
Original Content ATL Jacob Details His First Song With Future, Dream Collabs, And "WAIT FOR YOU" In "On The Come Up" ATL Jacob spoke with HotNewHipHop about his influences, dream collaborations, and his favorite song on the latest episode of "On The Come Up." By Alexander Cole November 21, 2022
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (March 25) A playlist of HNHH's favorite songs from the past week. By Angus Walker March 25, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: January 18 - January 24 Here are the most viewed tracks in HNHH's Hot 100 for the week of January 18 - January 24. By Angus Walker January 25, 2016
Original Content GRIP's World Is One Worth Visiting If Atlanta lyricist GRIP -- the newest member of Shady Records -- isn't already on your radar, you're doing something wrong. By Mitch Findlay December 30, 2021
Original Content 30 Years Of Cypress Hill: Sen Dog Talks DJ Muggs, Young Alchemist, & Making A Classic Debut On the 30th anniversary of "Cypress Hill," we caught up with Sen Dog to discuss the group's origin story, the vision of DJ Muggs, and his long history with The Alchemist. By Mitch Findlay August 13, 2021