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Crime Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness: Breaking Down The Allegations Joe Budden will appear in court later this month to address the charge. By Axl Banks January 02, 2025
Music Vybz Kartel's Homecoming: From Prison Release To The Grammys & Beyond After his release in July 2024, Vybz Kartel returned home to a warm embrace. Now, he's plotting on his highly-anticipated homecoming performance, entrepreneurial ventures, and celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his seminal album, "Viking (Vybz Is King)." By Aron A. December 17, 2024
Music Jay-Z Vs. Tony Buzbee: A Breakdown Of Rape Allegations, Lawsuit & More Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations against him and vowed to take legal action against Buzbee. By Aron A. December 11, 2024
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. By Tallie Spencer December 14, 2024
Music Top 40 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Of 2024 2024 gave us some phenomenal albums that will certainly stand the test of time. By HNHH Staff December 25, 2024
Music Andrew Schulz & Kendrick Lamar Beef, Explained Andrew Schulz recently clapped back at Kendrick Lamar's lyrics on "GNX." By Aron A. December 06, 2024
Music Hottest Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Of November 2024 November of 2024 provided us with some instant classics. By Alexander Cole December 05, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. November 21, 2024
Sneakers Ranking The Top 6 "Black Cat" Air Jordans Of All Time We take a look at one of the stealthiest Air Jordan colorways, the "Black Cat" look, and rank some of its best releases. By Ben Atkinson November 20, 2025
Original Content Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj Loyalty turned public when the fallout between Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj exposed the tension behind one of Hip Hop’s most visible friendships. By Erika Marie November 03, 2025
Original Content Dave Blunts: The Rapper Who Has Become Hip-Hop's Most Desperate Edgelord Dave Blunts started his career as a meme in the underground. Now, he is a household name known for writing some of Kanye West's most offensive songs. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2025
Original Content Ebro Darden’s Firing Brought His Grudges Back To The Surface After Ebro Darden’s Hot 97 exit, old feuds and criticisms resurfaced, fueling new debates about his legacy in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 17, 2025