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Original Content 18 Hip-Hop Shoutouts To Martin Luther King Jr. Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, & Lil Wayne are among the rappers who have paid homage to MLK over the years. By Danny Schwartz January 16, 2017
Profiles Gnar Is 6'1" & Done With The "Lil," Says His Movement All Started With Graffiti Gnar is creating a whole wave. By Alex Zidel July 10, 2019
Reviews Tekashi 6ix9ine's "Day 69" Review One of the most controversial hitmakers of the current rap scene finally unleashes his debut mixtape. After all the drama, is Tekashi 6ix9ine able to make music that lives up to the mass hysteria? By Maxwell Cavaseno February 27, 2018
Original Content Dr. Dre’s Top 10 Most Haunting Beats Few have mastered the art of the "Dark Banger" like Dr. Dre. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2019
Relationships The Weeknd's "My Dear Melancholy" Darkest Lyrics Tragic and brooding, depressing and introspective, these are the darkest lyrics on "My Dear Melancholy,." By Karlton Jahmal April 02, 2018
Original Content Yes Yes: Slum Village Talks New Music, Doughnuts & J. Dilla T3 and Young RJ of Slum Village discuss their upcoming album, food, wrestling, J. Dilla, and more exclusively with HotNewHipHop. By Layne Weiss March 14, 2014
Sneakers Why Is The New Balance 550 So Popular? The vintage basketball shoe is one that has become obscure over time. However, once forgotten hidden gem is looking to claim the fame it has missed out on for decades! By Chris Mobley March 16, 2023
Original Content Nicki Minaj's Albums, Ranked We're ranking Nicki Minaj's four studio albums from worst to best. By Noor Lobad October 20, 2020
Original Content Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy Forces Hard Questions Afrika Bambaataa helped build Hip Hop. The abuse allegations changed what that legacy means. By Erika Marie April 13, 2026
Original Content Rap Debut Albums That Are Among The Best Here are the top rap debut albums that are considered some of the best releases in hip hop. Who would you add? By Caleb Hardy May 11, 2023
Music Big Freedia: All About The New Orleans Bounce Icon Big Freedia’s signature Bounce sound served to introduce the Hip Hop subgenre to the mainstream. By Demi Phillips June 05, 2023
Original Content Diddy’s Darkest Days: Male Accuser Details Alleged 2007 White Party Assault John Doe, who is suing Diddy, sat down with CNN to detail an alleged drugging & attack in East Hampton, NY. By Erika Marie December 16, 2024