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Reviews Review: Ludacris' "Burning Bridges" Luda's gives us his first release in years with his "Burning Bridges" EP. Is there still a place for him in hip hop? By Spencer Stein December 22, 2014
Original Content 10 Fashion-Conscious Rappers We're taking a look at 10 rappers who aren't afraid to take risks when it comes to fashion. By Nikita Rathod November 26, 2014
Original Content 5 Reasons "Dark Sky Paradise" Will Be Big Sean's Best Album Yet Big Sean seems poised to break into the upper echelon of rap with "Dark Sky Paradise". By Patrick Lyons February 11, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Eric B. & Rakim This week's #TBT is dedicated to 2 very influential individuals: Eric B. & Rakim. Let's time travel back to the 80s and see how these two revolutionized lyrical flow and state-of-the-art sampling. By Chris Tart November 20, 2014
TV What To Watch On Netflix Right Now If you've run into a Netflix-block where it feels like you can't find anything to watch, look no further. By Madusa S. June 27, 2020
Reviews Post Malone's "August 26" (Review) Post Malone's "August 26" has its highlights, but he's still working out the kinks. By Patrick Lyons May 18, 2016
Crime Andrew Cuomo Sued For Sexual Assault: What We Know The former governor is under fire once again. By Demi Phillips November 28, 2023
Pop Culture 7 Holiday Movies To Watch On Apple TV In November 2023 Apple TV Plus boasts some charming holiday movies for a cozy night in. By Demi Phillips November 15, 2023
Music India Arie: Inspiring Change & Cultural Awareness Through Music The encouraging crooner behind some of Soul music’s most inspiring lyrics. By Demi Phillips July 20, 2023
Original Content 10 Chicago Players From The Underground HotNewHipHop breaks down 10 different Chicago artists on the come-up that you should know about. By Rose Lilah February 27, 2014
Original Content Rappers Who Almost Signed to Other Rap Record Labels From Kanye West to Drake, we're taking a look at rappers who nearly signed to different record labels. By Caleb Hardy April 17, 2023
Original Content Lil Peep Documentary Directors Discuss What Made Him “Everybody’s Everything” INTERVIEW: The directors of the new Lil Peep documentary, Sebastian Jones and Ramez Silyan, speak on the film showing a new side of the beloved artist. By Noah C November 13, 2019