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Devin Morton July 31, 2024 Music For Day one of HotNewHipHop's 12 Days Of Christmas special, we spoke to the legendary Ice Cube about his new album, and the impact he has left on West Coast rap.
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Tallie Spencer December 14, 2024 Sneakers From tacos to ice cream to the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Pizza,” these are the best official food-inspired Air Jordans ever released.
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Ben Atkinson July 30, 2025 Music When you think of the best rap albums of the entire year, June 2025 will certainly be an important piece of the puzzle.
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HNHH Staff July 07, 2025 Music Lil Durk was reportedly trying to board a flight to Italy when he was arrested.
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Aron A. October 26, 2024 Original Content The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie April 03, 2025 Reviews "Stans," the new MTV-produced Eminem documentary, is a disappointing rehashing of one of entertainment’s most well-worn success stories.
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Devin Morton August 29, 2025 Music Despite the delays, the long-game strategy behind "Lonely At The Top" has set the stage for a satisfying payoff.
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Aron A. August 28, 2025 Original Content D’Angelo disrupted the rhythm of R&B. His debut wasn’t designed to meet industry standards or match radio-friendly Pop trends.
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Erika Marie October 15, 2025 Sneakers The Air Jordan 4 collaborations that rival the iconic Undefeated AJ4 that brought impact and influence to sneaker culture.
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Ben Atkinson August 24, 2025 Politics Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity.
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Aron A. November 27, 2025 Reviews Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. September 24, 2025
Music Eminem VS. Slim Shady: 5 Takeaways From "The Face-Off" Some of the highlights from Eminem's conversation with his younger self.
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Devin Morton 
Music Ice Cube Opens Up About His New Album “Man Down,” Legacy, And The Future Of West Coast Hip-Hop For Day one of HotNewHipHop's 12 Days Of Christmas special, we spoke to the legendary Ice Cube about his new album, and the impact he has left on West Coast rap.
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Tallie Spencer 
Sneakers Top 7 Food-Inspired Air Jordans From tacos to ice cream to the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Pizza,” these are the best official food-inspired Air Jordans ever released.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Best Rap Albums And Songs Of June 2025 When you think of the best rap albums of the entire year, June 2025 will certainly be an important piece of the puzzle.
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HNHH Staff 
Music Lil Durk Arrested On Murder-For-Hire Charge: A Breakdown Of The Allegations Lil Durk was reportedly trying to board a flight to Italy when he was arrested.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation?
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Erika Marie 
Reviews Eminem "Stans" Documentary Review: An Uneven Fan-Driven Retelling Of A Familiar Story "Stans," the new MTV-produced Eminem documentary, is a disappointing rehashing of one of entertainment’s most well-worn success stories.
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Devin Morton 
Music Joey Bada$$’s Perfectly Engineered Return: The Road To "Lonely At The Top" Despite the delays, the long-game strategy behind "Lonely At The Top" has set the stage for a satisfying payoff.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Remembering D’Angelo: A Quiet Giant Of Neo-Soul And R&B D’Angelo disrupted the rhythm of R&B. His debut wasn’t designed to meet industry standards or match radio-friendly Pop trends.
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Erika Marie 
Sneakers 5 Best Air Jordan 4 Collabs That Rival The Undefeated Air Jordan 4 The Air Jordan 4 collaborations that rival the iconic Undefeated AJ4 that brought impact and influence to sneaker culture.
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Ben Atkinson 
Politics Is Pharrell Apolitical, Tone-Deaf Or Spineless? Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity.
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Aron A. 
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. 