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Politics Police Killed Sonya Massey's 4-Year-Old Cousin Terrell Miller In March: What We Know Terrell Miller was used as a human shield, police stated, during a standoff with a man who reportedly stabbed the boy's mother. By Erika Marie July 29, 2024
Original Content Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Was Doomed From The Start In our first HotNewHipHop Video Essay, we look at Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and why it was always doomed to fail. By Alexander Cole October 17, 2025
Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Pop Culture Lena Dunham Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actress Worth? Dive into Lena Dunham's career as a writer, director, and actress, and how her pioneering work has contributed to her significant net worth. By Rain Adams February 21, 2024
Music Who Is Cash XO & Why Did Drake Diss Him? The Drake diss saga continues. By Demi Phillips April 16, 2024
Pop Culture Drake & Charlamagne Tha God's Complicated History: A Timeline The pair have been at loggerheads for over a decade now. By Demi Phillips October 16, 2023
Reviews Tierra Whack "World Wide Whack" Album Review Tierra Whack offers a glimpse into her creative process and mental health in the most robust installment of her catalogue yet. By TeeJay Small March 21, 2024
Music Berry Gordy Net Worth 2024: What Is The Founder Of Motown Records Worth? Exploring Berry Gordy's transformative role in music as the founder of Motown, his ventures into film, and philanthropy, shaping his legacy. By Rain Adams February 07, 2024
Pop Culture Roland Martin Net Worth 2024: What Is The Journalist & Commentator Worth? Exploring Roland Martin's significant impact on journalism, his advocacy work, and innovative digital ventures, highlighting a career committed to enriching public discourse. By Rain Adams February 07, 2024
Reviews Drake & PartyNextDoor "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U" Review Drake and PartyNextDoor's best collaborations have thrived in small doses, where their chemistry is complementary rather than forced. Stretching that formula across an entire album dilutes what makes their collaborative efforts work in the first place. By Aron A. February 18, 2025
Sneakers The 8 Most Controversial Air Jordan Releases That Divided Sneakerheads From the Dior collaboration to the Banned X debate, here are the 8 most controversial Air Jordan releases that divided sneakerheads. By Ben Atkinson March 11, 2026
Music 21 Savage Is The Most Honest Rapper In Drake’s Corner 21 Savage may not be an elder statesman by age, but his measured honesty during Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar revealed a maturity few in rap are willing to practice. By Aron A. December 19, 2025