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Original Content Yung Baby Tate: 10 Essential Songs Get to know the 24-year-old Georgia rapper. By hnhh February 28, 2021
Original Content The 10 Best Nina Simone Samples In Hip Hop Listen to these 10 cuts featuring Nina Simone, one of the most sampleable vocalists of all time. By Danny Schwartz July 06, 2015
Original Content Young Thug's Most Controversial Moves Why Young Thug is currently the most divisive rapper in the world. By Patrick Lyons April 08, 2015
Original Content WEED TALK With Smoke DZA: Blunts Vs. Papers, Favorite Strain, Being The "KushedGod" & More HotNewHipHop chops it up with Smoke DZA for an exclusive interview about his favorite subject - weed. By Rose Lilah August 12, 2013
Original Content 10 Grime Artists You Need To Know Get to know 10 artists who are taking grime music to the next level. By Chris Tart August 19, 2015
Reviews Review: YG's "My Krazy Life" After a series of setbacks and title changes, YG finally releases his anticipated debut album "My Krazy Life." By Iva Anthony March 18, 2014
Music 7 Times Beyoncé Put Her Texas, Country Roots Into Her Music Queen Bey’s been hailing H-town since her girl group days. By Demi Phillips February 19, 2024
Music Snoh Aalegra Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Delve into the story of Snoh Aalegra, whose soulful music and artistic integrity have set her apart in the music scene. By Rain Adams February 08, 2024
Music Kareem "Biggs" Burke Net Worth 2024: What's The Roc-A-Fella Co-Founder Worth? Roc-A-Fella Records, co-founded by Kareem "Biggs" Burke in 1995, transformed the music scene and solidified his industry influence. By Axl Banks January 28, 2024
TV Most Successful "American Idol" Stars: From Fantasia To Jennifer Hudson Before taking a brief hiatus in 2016, the show helped launch careers of many major stars throughout its first 15 seasons. By Wyatt Westlake January 26, 2024
Original Content Drake Vs. His Rivals—And The Women Who Get Caught In The Middle When Drake beefs with a foe, uninvolved women often find their names being mentioned by the 6 God. Is it a tired tactic? By Erika Marie February 19, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Full Credits: SZA, Mustard, Roddy Ricch & More Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album. By Aron A. November 22, 2024