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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 Rap veteran Yung Joc is a man on a mission. He recently sat down with us to talk about leaving "Love & Hip Hop" drama in the past, the importance of celebrities being involved in their communities, and what we can expect from his forthcoming collaborartion with Rick Ross.
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Erika Marie March 02, 2021 Original Content Janelle Monae introduced us to "The Age of Pleasure," while Kali Uchis flew us to her "Red Moon In Venus" in the first half of the year.
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Hayley Hynes July 12, 2023 Pop Culture Delve into Mark-Paul Gosselaar's evolution from teen idol in "Saved by the Bell" to a seasoned actor, amassing a massive net worth.
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Rain Adams December 12, 2023 Reviews What makes "HABIBTI" and "MAID OF HONOUR" work is that, for once, Drake stops trying to force those identities into one coherent persona. He lets the contradictions exist in plain sight.
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Aron A. May 21, 2026 Music 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.
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Aron A. December 19, 2025 Original Content YK Osiris praises Drake, shares childhood influences, teases collabs, and more in "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay May 29, 2019 Pop Culture The pair have been feuding for years, with recent social media posts reigniting the beef as Mo'Nique joins Katt Williams on tour.
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TeeJay Small February 12, 2024 Reviews "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.
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Robert Blair November 05, 2022 Original Content In the wake of Jorge Masvidal silencing Ben Askren with a flying knee, we look at the instances in which personal insults proved to be a fighter's undoing.
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Robert Blair July 12, 2019 Original Content We can't act like Bow Wow isn't an important rapper to Hip Hop. What other kid rapper blew up like him?
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Brandon Simmons April 20, 2023 Reviews Through more vivid personal narratives, detailed production, and self-aware confidence, Tyler shows us why he was right all along by fully embracing his egos- and then killing them.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2023 Original Content Latto and her sister Brooklyn Nikole cover family dynamics, cosmetic surgery, critics, supporting fellow femcees, and marriage goals.
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Erika Marie April 27, 2023
Original Content Yung Joc Talks Pandemic Wedding Planning, Viral RideShare Moment, & New Rick Ross Collab Rap veteran Yung Joc is a man on a mission. He recently sat down with us to talk about leaving "Love & Hip Hop" drama in the past, the importance of celebrities being involved in their communities, and what we can expect from his forthcoming collaborartion with Rick Ross.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content 5 Must-Hear R&B Albums From 2023 So Far Janelle Monae introduced us to "The Age of Pleasure," while Kali Uchis flew us to her "Red Moon In Venus" in the first half of the year.
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Hayley Hynes 
Pop Culture Mark-Paul Gosselaar Net Worth 2023: What Is The "Saved By The Bell" Icon Worth? Delve into Mark-Paul Gosselaar's evolution from teen idol in "Saved by the Bell" to a seasoned actor, amassing a massive net worth.
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Rain Adams 
Reviews Drake "HABIBTI" & "MAID OF HONOUR" Review What makes "HABIBTI" and "MAID OF HONOUR" work is that, for once, Drake stops trying to force those identities into one coherent persona. He lets the contradictions exist in plain sight.
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Aron A. 
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.
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Aron A. 
Original Content YK Osiris Shouts Out Drake, Teases Music With Young Thug & YG In "On The Come Up" YK Osiris praises Drake, shares childhood influences, teases collabs, and more in "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay 
Pop Culture Why Mo'Nique & D.L. Hughley Are At Odds The pair have been feuding for years, with recent social media posts reigniting the beef as Mo'Nique joins Katt Williams on tour.
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TeeJay Small 
Reviews Smino "Luv 4 Rent" Review "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content 10 Times Trash Talk Backfired In MMA In the wake of Jorge Masvidal silencing Ben Askren with a flying knee, we look at the instances in which personal insults proved to be a fighter's undoing.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content Bow Wow Songs: His Best Hits We can't act like Bow Wow isn't an important rapper to Hip Hop. What other kid rapper blew up like him?
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Brandon Simmons 
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale" Review Through more vivid personal narratives, detailed production, and self-aware confidence, Tyler shows us why he was right all along by fully embracing his egos- and then killing them.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Latto Interviews Her Sister Brooklyn On "777 Radio": 5 Takeaways Latto and her sister Brooklyn Nikole cover family dynamics, cosmetic surgery, critics, supporting fellow femcees, and marriage goals.
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Erika Marie