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Reviews Ice Spice "Y2K!" Album Review Ice Spice's debut album is one of the most vapid hip-hop releases of 2024. By Devin Morton July 31, 2024
Music Hip-Hop’s Biggest Breakout Stars Of 2024 All of them have reached that coveted star status, however, we feel they are poised for much more success for years to come. By Zachary Horvath December 15, 2024
Crime Big Meech Is Back Home: Everything We Know About The BMF Co-Founder's Reported Prison Release From the D to the A, Big Meech and his brother Southwest T turned BMF into one of the most recognizable drug empires in America. By Axl Banks October 17, 2024
Reviews GloRilla "GLORIOUS" Album Review Glo's still got some rough edges to smooth out, but her studio debut both deepens her artistry and emphasizes its strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music GloRilla "GLORIOUS": The 7 Best Beats GloRilla dropped her long-awaited debut album on October 11. Here are the top seven best beats from the Memphis breakout star's big release. By Devin Morton October 11, 2024
Music Best Rap Songs & Albums Of September 2024 It was another good month for music. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2024
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "Chromakopia" Review An exploration of identity, Tyler, The Creator pulls the curtains back for his most intimate album to date. By Aron A. November 01, 2024
Crime Diddy Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old & 17-Year-Old In New Lawsuit: Breaking Down The Latest Allegations A guide to the latest allegations. By Aron A. October 30, 2024
Music BET Hip-Hop Awards: 5 Things That Need Fixing In 2025 The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards took place on October 8, and the biggest takeaway was that the show needs fixing. Here are five suggestions to improve the show in 2025. By Devin Morton October 26, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Last "Grand National" Show In North America Was As Great As You'd Expect Before hitting Europe later this summer, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Mustard ended their North American leg with a wondrous display of balance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Tha Carter VI Tour: Tickets, Dates & More Here's everything you need to know about Lil Wayne's upcoming "Tha Carter VI" tour in support of his highly anticipated new album. By Aron A. June 05, 2025
Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026