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Original Content Central Cee: Across The Pond Central Cee is making up for lost time after he blew up during a global lockdown. For HotNewHipHop’s November cover story, the “Doja” rapper reflects on his unique position as a frontrunner of the UK drill scene and experiencing another breakout moment across the Atlantic Ocean. By Aron A. November 16, 2022
Original Content URL's Eric Beasley Discusses Drake & Caffeine Partnership, The Importance of Battle Rap, "AGS2," & More Beasley provides a detailed introduction to the Ultimate Rap League (URL), discusses Drake's involvement, explains the importance of battle rap in today's Hip-Hop culture, and reflects on some of the greatest battles in URL history. By Joshua Robinson April 15, 2022
Original Content Young Dolph Was One Of A Kind Rest in peace to a Memphis legend. By Rose Lilah November 19, 2021
Original Content Young Thug's Most Unpredictable Moves Of 2016 A rundown of Young Thug's boldest and most unexpected stunts during his remarkable 2016. By Angus Walker August 19, 2016
Original Content A Recent History Of The Post-Prison Comeback Track Inspired by Gucci's "First Day Out Tha Feds," here's a round-up of all the major post-prison comeback tracks that have been dropped over the past several years. By Angus Walker May 27, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential T-Pain Hooks Celebrating the music of Faheem Rashad Najm a.k.a. The Tallahassee Hero a.k.a. Teddy Penderassdown a.k.a. T-Pain. By Danny Schwartz November 07, 2016
Original Content Vote: What Is Your Favorite J. Cole Project? Cast your vote. By Danny Schwartz October 10, 2016
Original Content Beast Mode: 6 Crazy Mixtape & Album Runs A look at some of the most prolific artists out. By Trevor Smith May 24, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (April 30) Everyone got a Jay Z selfie this week. By Mike De Leon April 30, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Childish Gambino Tracks The best Childish Gambino songs. By Danny Schwartz August 15, 2016
Original Content 13 Notable Writing Credits On Beyoncé's "Lemonade" A look at the writing credits for Bey's latest. By Trevor Smith April 27, 2016
Original Content The 11 Greatest O.J. Simpson References In Rap History Orenthal James Simpson has received some incredible hip hop shoutouts. By Danny Schwartz June 17, 2016