Features

Discover exclusive hip-hop features on HotNewHipHop. Read interviews, album reviews, think pieces, and curated lists covering music, culture, and more.

Today | Week | Month | Year | All Time

Reviews Travis Scott & JackBoys "JackBoys 2" Review A glossy label showcase that feels more like a Travis Scott mixtape, where branding outpaces cohesion and vibes eclipse vision. By Aron A. July 18, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator's "CHROMAKOPIA" Tour: A Master Of His Craft Made MSG Feel Like Home For his most mature album to date, Tyler, The Creator crafted a cogent and transportive culmination of his artistic and personal trajectory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 15, 2025
Original Content Roberta Flack Samples: A Lasting Legacy In Hip Hop This week, music took a significant hit with the loss of our legend, Ms. Roberta Flack. We're honoring her legacy by revisiting how her music influenced Hip Hop. Rest in Power to an icon. By Erika Marie February 27, 2025
Original Content LARRENWONG’s Next Play: "4th & Long" EP, NFL Roots, And Reviving Old School R&B *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* Former professional football star LARRENWONG is making his mark in R&B, delivering classic vibes with a modern twist. The Bay Area native chatted with us about "4th & Long," his musical background, and bringing back old school values in his music. By Erika Marie March 07, 2025
Music Morray Reveals Where He's Been, Talks New Mixtape "Long Story Short," And Thanks His Fans For Sticking By Him Morray spoke to HNHH in this exclusive interview about his comeback, touring with J. Cole, and staying positive through label issues. By Alexander Cole February 26, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Best Moments Was this performance all you hoped it would be? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2025
Sports Kendrick Lamar, His Banned Dancer, & The Wildest Lifetime Bans In Sports It didn't air during K.Dot's performance, but we're looking at the controversial moment and others who have been permanently booted from sports games. By Erika Marie February 11, 2025
Reviews Central Cee "Can't Rush Greatness" Review Doubling down on his strengths while testing new waters, "Can't Rush Greatness" hones in on Central Cee's ability to bridge UK drill with global appeal. By Aron A. January 29, 2025
Original Content DJ Akademiks Vs. The Culture: A Legacy Of L’s & Feuds Since he stepped on the scene, DJ Akademiks has been at the center of controversy. Here are some of his biggest beefs & loses in Hip Hop culture. By Erika Marie February 10, 2025
Original Content Tesla Cybertruck Explodes In Front Of Trump Hotel: What We Know Las Vegas was shaken after a Cybertruck burst into flames. Elon Musk has spoken about the incident. By Erika Marie January 02, 2025
Reviews The Weeknd "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Review "Final" albums rarely feel as gratifying as their circumstances suggest, but Abel Tesfaye carries that weight with so much focus and detail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 04, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Sweeps At The Grammys With "Not Like Us": 5 Takeaways It was a sweep for the West Coast. By Aron A. February 03, 2025