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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. TV The tight race to crown the Best Actress begins.
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Demi Phillips June 16, 2023 1.8K Views
Music Many notable rappers have penned memoirs to tell their stories in a way that is completely separate from music.
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Wyatt Westlake June 15, 2023 1.5K Views
Original Content KAYTRANDA's genre of music is a blend of multiple musical elements. This gives him a unique sound and adaptability for multiple artists.
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Paul Barnes May 17, 2023 2.3K Views
Original Content It's becoming all too common that Tech N9ne gets snubbed from the "best rappers" conversation, but perhaps it's time to change the narrative.
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Mitch Findlay July 31, 2020 14.3K Views
Original Content Off his acclaimed 2014 Forest Hills Drive album, J Cole's "No Role Modelz" puts exclamation marks on a longstanding struggle in hip-hop.
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Michael Kawaida March 03, 2020 11.0K Views
Original Content EXCLUSIVE: Jaz-O The Originator reflects on his story with no shortage of OG wisdom.
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Mitch Findlay August 19, 2019 9.2K Views
Original Content “Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.”
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Luke Hinz May 09, 2019 10.0K Views
Original Content Between Chicago old-heads, TV stars and unknown Polish producers, Chief Keef's racked up quite an interesting list of collaborators.
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Patrick Lyons September 29, 2015 29.4K Views
Original Content Counting down our Hottest 30 Albums/Mixtapes/Projects of 2017.
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HNHH Staff December 04, 2017 25.6K Views
Original Content All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin...
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Mike Philson November 03, 2014 179.6K Views
Music The Grand National tour is one of the hottest tours of the summer.
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Aron A. June 02, 2025 8.4K Views
Crime A breakdown of everything you need to know about the recent shooting in Encino.
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Axl Banks April 30, 2024 8.3K Views
TV 2023 BET Awards: Best Actress Nominees The tight race to crown the Best Actress begins.
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Demi Phillips 1.8K Views
Music Rapper Memoirs You Should Read Immediately Many notable rappers have penned memoirs to tell their stories in a way that is completely separate from music.
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Wyatt Westlake 1.5K Views
Original Content Who Is KAYTRANADA? KAYTRANDA's genre of music is a blend of multiple musical elements. This gives him a unique sound and adaptability for multiple artists.
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Paul Barnes 2.3K Views
Original Content Is Tech N9ne In Top 10 Territory? It's becoming all too common that Tech N9ne gets snubbed from the "best rappers" conversation, but perhaps it's time to change the narrative.
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Mitch Findlay 14.3K Views
Original Content J Cole's "No Role Modelz" & The Absent Father Domino Effect Off his acclaimed 2014 Forest Hills Drive album, J Cole's "No Role Modelz" puts exclamation marks on a longstanding struggle in hip-hop.
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Michael Kawaida 11.0K Views
Original Content Jaz-O Is The Originator: Reflections On Jay-Z, B.I.G, & Creating The Triplet Flow EXCLUSIVE: Jaz-O The Originator reflects on his story with no shortage of OG wisdom.
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Mitch Findlay 9.2K Views
Original Content The Sustained Cultural Significance Of "The Boondocks" “Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.”
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Luke Hinz 10.0K Views
Original Content Chief Keef's Most Unexpected Collaborations Between Chicago old-heads, TV stars and unknown Polish producers, Chief Keef's racked up quite an interesting list of collaborators.
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Patrick Lyons 29.4K Views
Original Content Hottest Hip-Hop & R&B Albums Of 2017 Counting down our Hottest 30 Albums/Mixtapes/Projects of 2017.
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HNHH Staff 25.6K Views
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin...
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Mike Philson 179.6K Views
Music Every Record Kendrick Lamar Broke On The “Grand National Tour” So Far The Grand National tour is one of the hottest tours of the summer.
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Aron A. 8.4K Views
Crime The Weeknd Manager CashXO Bodyguard Shot In LA: What We Know So Far A breakdown of everything you need to know about the recent shooting in Encino.
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Axl Banks 8.3K Views
