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Relationships Is Stevie J Still Married To Faith Evans? Stevie J and Faith Evans got married in 2018, but the ups and downs of their relationship leave the status of their marriage up for debate. By Stephanie Harper April 27, 2023
TV Ice-T's Greatest Acting Roles He can rock the mic as a Rap legend, but Ice-T's on-screen roles have also been applauded by fans. By Gale Love April 07, 2023
Original Content Boyz II Men Hits: Philly Crooners' Best Songs They reigned in the 1990s and 200s, and they're one of R&B-Pop's favorite groups. Come jam to "Motownphilly" and revisit Boyz II Men favorites! By Erin Haley April 25, 2023
Pop Culture Maggie Gyllenhaal Net Worth: What Is The Actress Worth? Spotlight on Maggie Gyllenhaal's diverse acting career and achievements, leading to an impressive net worth in 2023. By Rain Adams December 18, 2023
TV Joseph Marcell Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Fresh Prince" Icon Worth? Explore the remarkable journey of Joseph Marcell, best known for his role in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and his successful career. By Rain Adams February 14, 2024
Relationships Who Is Usher's Wife, Jennifer Goicoechea? A Look At Big-Wig Music Exec Jennifer Goicoechea may not be a household name, though her relationship with Usher spans over 5 years, and two lovely children. By TeeJay Small February 14, 2024
Pop Culture Nathan Davis Jr. Net Worth 2024: Reviewing The Actor & Musician's Worth Uncover the dynamic journey of Nathan Davis Jr., a multi-talented artist whose acting and music career have propelled him to new heights. By Rain Adams February 13, 2024
Sports Shaq & Shannon Sharpe Beef, Unpacked Shaq landed the final blow with a diss track aimed at Shannon. By Demi Phillips May 14, 2024
Original Content The Value Of Rap Music Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form. By Kahron Spearman August 05, 2014
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Grand Hustle Production Duo Nard and B Hard at W-e-r-k, Grand Hustle's multi-platinum producers Nard and B speak to HotNewHipHop for an exclusive interview. By Ahshanti Shine May 16, 2012
Original Content Redman's History Of Horror: What Scares Reggie Noble? Redman opens up about his love of scary movies, the deep and disturbing films you might have missed, and the definition of true horror, as we lead up to Halloween. By Mitch Findlay October 28, 2021
Original Content Does Polo G's "RAPSTAR" Video Mark A Paradigm Shift In Hip-Hop Culture? Polo G's music video for "RAPSTAR" featured several references to popular videos from Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and everyone in between. Is the chart-topping rapper simply paying homage to some of his favorite artists, or is the "RAPSTAR" video a sign of the times? By Joshua Robinson April 26, 2021