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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 We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap.
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Robert Blair June 22, 2022 Original Content We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher.
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Robert Blair September 14, 2021 Original Content One of hip-hop's most legendary wars began with chain-snatchings, thrown punches, diss tracks, and studio stabbings.
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Mitch Findlay July 26, 2019 Original Content INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more.
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Aron A. August 07, 2018 Original Content Armed with a knack for melodic storytelling, paired with a rapid-fire delivery, King Von is quickly making a name for himself in the rap world.
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Noor Lobad September 24, 2020 Original Content Familiarize yourself with the women changing our perception of sex work and hip-hop.
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Kiana Knight October 13, 2018 Original Content We try to identify each and every name found in the extensive liner notes from "If You're Reading This It's Too Late."
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Angus Walker February 14, 2015 Original Content Rihanna’s boldest album, "ANTI," still feels like a turning point for her, R&B, and for how Black women move through Pop.
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Erika Marie January 28, 2026 Sneakers With the upcoming Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" release, we took a look at past Air Jordans wearing similar colorways.
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Ben Atkinson December 29, 2025 Music The Diddy scandal has caused many folks in the culture to shift the blame away or speculate on systemic intervention. How are they different?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2025 Original Content The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie April 03, 2025 Music Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more.
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Aron A. November 21, 2024
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content When Hip-Hop's Mentees Become The Mentors We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content 50 Cent Vs. Ja Rule Beef: How It Started One of hip-hop's most legendary wars began with chain-snatchings, thrown punches, diss tracks, and studio stabbings.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Rico Nasty On Gender Fluidity, Punk Music & Nasty Moments INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Who Is King Von? Everything To Know About The Lil Durk OTF Affiliate Armed with a knack for melodic storytelling, paired with a rapid-fire delivery, King Von is quickly making a name for himself in the rap world.
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Noor Lobad 
Original Content Infamous Strippers Turned Entrepreneurs: From Cardi To Draya Familiarize yourself with the women changing our perception of sex work and hip-hop.
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Kiana Knight 
Original Content A Breakdown Of Drake's Shout-Outs On "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" We try to identify each and every name found in the extensive liner notes from "If You're Reading This It's Too Late."
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Angus Walker 
Original Content Rihanna’s ANTI Is Still Her Most Honest Work, 10 Years Later Rihanna’s boldest album, "ANTI," still feels like a turning point for her, R&B, and for how Black women move through Pop.
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Erika Marie 
Sneakers Top 7 Air Jordans Similar To The "Bloodline" Colorway With the upcoming Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" release, we took a look at past Air Jordans wearing similar colorways.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Who Is Still Supporting Diddy In Hip-Hop? The Diddy scandal has caused many folks in the culture to shift the blame away or speculate on systemic intervention. How are they different?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie 
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more.
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Aron A. 