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Original Content On The Come Up: Alex Wiley This week's edition of On The Come Up takes us to Chicago to hear Alex Wiley. By hnhh November 05, 2014
Original Content 10 Rappers Who Switched Their Style Up From Kanye West to MF DOOM, we look at the artists who were successfully able to change up their style without damaging their careers. By Brian Josephs May 27, 2014
Music Most Iconic Hip-Hop Tours Of 2023 2023 proved that live music is back in a big way. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2023
Pop Culture TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth Dead At 36: All About The Gossip Star Fans and other content creators have been sending their tributes. By Demi Phillips April 17, 2024
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V": A Refresher A reminder of what to expect from Lil Wayne's long-awaited swansong. By Trevor Smith September 14, 2016
Original Content 5 Rappers Who Should Have Their Own Beats 1 Shows A few more rappers that should join Travis Scott and Drake on Beats 1 Radio. By Trevor Smith August 11, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (April 16) Jay Z, Kendrick, Justin Bieber and Post Malone ruled the 'Gram this week. By Mike De Leon April 16, 2016
Reviews Big Boi's "Boomiverse" (Review) Big Boi gets back to hip hop on "Boomiverse," but his approach still remains scattered. By Patrick Lyons June 22, 2017
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: August 10 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah August 10, 2014
Original Content Rappers & Their Children On Father's Day A quick look at rappers and their kids celebrating Father's Day yesterday. By Rose Lilah June 16, 2014
Original Content Miss Info & Laura Stylez Talk On Hot 97's Summer Jam 2014 & More HotNewHipHop sits down with two ladies of the Hot 97 team, Miss Info and Laura Stylez, to discuss the upcoming Summer Jam, "This Is Hot 97" and more. By Rose Lilah May 28, 2014
Original Content 5 Hip-Hop Tours That Are Worth The Ticket Price HotNewHipHop breaks down five tours that are absolutely worth the cost of the ticket. By Lloyd Jaffe March 11, 2014