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Reviews Review: Travi$ Scott's "Days Before Rodeo" While there are a few hiccups in track selection and lyrical consistency, "Days Before Rodeo" has Travi$ Scott taking a significant step forward. By Kahron Spearman August 25, 2014
Original Content King Los "Zero Gravity II" Ticket Giveaway [Update: Winners Announced] Win one of 2 pairs of tickets to see King Los at HOB's in LA on April 4th. Make sure to download "Zero Gravity II" right here on HotNewHipHop. By hnhh April 02, 2014
Reviews Review: Kevin Gates' "By Any Means" Gates follows up two banger-filled projects with another strong release. By Ben Shatzman March 21, 2014
Reviews Review: August Alsina's "Testimony" "Testimony" is a riveting, authentic debut from the Def Jam signee August Alsina. By Matt Aceto April 17, 2014
Original Content Rick Ross' 15 Most Outrageous Boasts On "Mastermind" How factual are some of Rozay's claims? We take a look at some of his most outrageous boasts featured on the new album "Mastermind." By Brian Josephs March 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP is in the vein of the past "Beach House" releases, with plenty of ratchet R&B and features. By Rula Al-Nasrawi January 27, 2014
Reviews Review: 50 Cent's "Animal Ambition" 50 Cent returns with more of the same on "Animal Ambition." By Lloyd Jaffe June 03, 2014
Original Content YG Describes Average Day In Bompton YG talks to HotNewHipHop about his new album "My Krazy Life", and what life is like for him in the West Coast. By Rose Lilah May 06, 2014
Reviews Review: Tyler, The Creator's "Wolf" Wolf, Tyler, the Creator's third solo album, offers a glimpse of what goes on in his head. It's all over the place but somehow remains cohesive, artistic and meaningful, and is a step in the right direction for the twenty-two year old. By Dhruva Balram deleted April 02, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Remembering Aaliyah (Special Edition) On what would have been her 34th birthday, we look back at some of Aaliyah's best tracks from her time at the top. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 16, 2013
Original Content 10 Recent Rap Beefs You Should Know About HNHH compiles a list of the most recent feuds you should take note of. Grab a seat and pay attention. By Jada October 19, 2012
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Honey Cocaine Talks Linking Up With Tyga, "90's Gold" & More The Queen of Tyga's Last Kings label talks to HotNewHipHop about Tyga reaching out to her, her new project, the Toronto rap scene and more. By Rose Lilah July 23, 2012