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TV Are Stephen A. Smith And "First Take" In Trouble? After kicking Max Kellerman to the curb, "First Take" has been a bit of a mess. By Alexander Cole October 23, 2021
Original Content How Mac Miller's "Faces" Transformed The Trajectory Of His Life & Career Miller's 2014 mixtape was the most pivotal turning point in the "Swimming" rapper's career. By Taylor McCloud October 19, 2021
Original Content Is R&B Music Having A Major Moment Right Now? Why is an r'n'b such an exciting genre right now? By Rose Lilah November 27, 2019
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Sir Michael Rocks Talks On His Solo Career, The Cool Kids, Signing To Curren$y's JLR & More Sir Michael Rocks speaks to HotNewHipHop on a variety of topics, he talks about his next mixtape, his relationship with Chuck Inglish, signing to Jet Life Recordings and a lot of other random ish. By Rose Lilah May 14, 2012
Relationships Sean "Diddy" Combs & Kim Porter's Relationship Timeline She chose when to leave Diddy, but never fully stepped away. Kim Porter shaped more than just the man she left behind. By Erika Marie December 07, 2025
TV Jordan Peele Movies and TV: Unpacking the Vision Jordan Peele is a versatile actor and director known for his genre-bending approach to filmmaking and his commitment to social commentary. Peele's passion for telling stories that push boundaries and address issues such as race, identity, and social justice ensures that he will continue to be a significant driving force in Hollywood for years to come. By Jessica Lyons April 17, 2023
Music What Was The First Rap Movie? Explore the legacy of "Wild Style," the first rap movie that revolutionized cinema by introducing hip-hop culture to the big screen. By Jake Skudder May 31, 2023
Original Content How Modern Hip-Hop's Disrespect Reflects The Spirit Of Punk Music Rather than following hip-hop's treasured code of conduct, today's rappers are echoing the early days of punk rock. By Robert Blair April 12, 2019
Original Content Meet Big Quint: YouTube’s Most Lovable Hip Hop Critic Interview: the incomparable YouTube personality Big Quint speaks on his rise to internet stardom. By Danny Schwartz April 26, 2017
Original Content 50 Cent Changed Mixtapes Forever With the lines between mixtapes and albums blurrier than ever, we look at how 50 Cent revolutionized the format forever on his road to "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'." By Robert Blair March 11, 2020
Pop Culture Andrew Lincoln Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actor Worth? Explore the career of Andrew Lincoln, highlighting his achievements in acting and his significant contribution to the entertainment industry. By Rain Adams February 19, 2024
TV The Kid Mero Net Worth 2024: What Is The Former “Desus & Mero” Co-Host Worth? Uncover the 2024 net worth of the Kid Mero, one half of "Desus & Mero" & find out what he's been up to since the Showtime series ended in 2022. By Axl Banks February 16, 2024