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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. Original Content D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay October 01, 2020 Original Content A brief breakdown of the root of Stormzy & Wiley's beef.
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Aron A. January 12, 2020 Original Content We continue to compile every Eminem feature from the course of his career. This week we tackle the years 2000 until 2005.
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Nicholas DG July 03, 2017 Original Content An introduction to the Bay Area singer.
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Chris Tart April 17, 2016 Original Content Nearly 25 years into a run that's seen some of the biggest moments in hip hop history, these 25 tracks show Bad Boy Records' versatility as a powerhouse label.
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Harrison Tenpas November 25, 2017 Original Content Check out the 20 best rap references to Nicki Minaj.
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hnhh January 05, 2015 Original Content Gain a deeper understanding of 21 Savage's ICE Arrest and "British roots."
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Mitch Findlay February 05, 2019 Original Content A Dave East primer before you dive into "Kairi Chanel."
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Danny Schwartz October 02, 2016 Sneakers A decade of bold retros, game-changing releases, and cultural snapshots: these are the 15 Air Jordan colorways that defined the 2000s.
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Ben Atkinson September 11, 2025 Sneakers Ranking the most iconic Nike Air Max 1 OG colorways from 1987 to the 2017 Anniversary pack, from "Aqua" to the legendary "Varsity Red".
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Ben Atkinson March 13, 2026 Sneakers From the Dior collaboration to the Banned X debate, here are the 8 most controversial Air Jordan releases that divided sneakerheads.
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Ben Atkinson March 11, 2026 Sneakers From the Off-White "Sail" to the "Vivid Sulfur," here's every women's exclusive Air Jordan 4 release ranked from worst to best.
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Ben Atkinson March 02, 2026
Original Content D Smoke After "Rhythm + Flow": A Conversation On Gang Culture, "Black Habits," Rapping Techniques & More D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Stormzy Vs. Wiley Clash: A Brief Guide To The Grime Beef A brief breakdown of the root of Stormzy & Wiley's beef.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Every Eminem Feature: 2001-2005 We continue to compile every Eminem feature from the course of his career. This week we tackle the years 2000 until 2005.
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Nicholas DG 
Original Content 10 Essential Kehlani Tracks An introduction to the Bay Area singer.
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Chris Tart 
Original Content Top 25 Best Bad Boy Songs Of All Time Nearly 25 years into a run that's seen some of the biggest moments in hip hop history, these 25 tracks show Bad Boy Records' versatility as a powerhouse label.
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Harrison Tenpas 
Original Content 20 Lyrical References To Nicki Minaj Check out the 20 best rap references to Nicki Minaj.
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hnhh 
Original Content 21 Savage's ICE Arrest: Everything We Know Gain a deeper understanding of 21 Savage's ICE Arrest and "British roots."
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content 10 Essential Dave East Tracks A Dave East primer before you dive into "Kairi Chanel."
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Danny Schwartz 
Sneakers Ranking The Top 15 Air Jordan Colorways Of The 2000s A decade of bold retros, game-changing releases, and cultural snapshots: these are the 15 Air Jordan colorways that defined the 2000s.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Ranking Every Nike Air Max 1 OG Colorway From Worst To Best Ranking the most iconic Nike Air Max 1 OG colorways from 1987 to the 2017 Anniversary pack, from "Aqua" to the legendary "Varsity Red".
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Ben Atkinson 
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.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Ranking Every Women’s Exclusive Air Jordan 4 Release From the Off-White "Sail" to the "Vivid Sulfur," here's every women's exclusive Air Jordan 4 release ranked from worst to best.
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Ben Atkinson