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Discover exclusive hip-hop features on HotNewHipHop. Read interviews, album reviews, think pieces, and curated lists covering music, culture, and more. Original Content Kanye West is making apologies in an attempt to comeback, but some believe this is all a cynical ploy to curry favor.
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Alexander Cole December 12, 2025 Music "Puff's down on his luck, and 50's kicking a man when he's down," Wayans said during an interview.
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Aron A. December 10, 2025 Original Content *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.
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Erika Marie March 07, 2025 Music By stepping away from the feud, J. Cole found solace in avoiding the static but he's reached a pivotal point in his careere where his next move could determine the narrative attached to his legacy.
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Aron A. February 27, 2025 Music From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop.
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Aron A. October 31, 2025 Original Content Legends didn’t just side-eye Iggy Azalea, they named her. Here's a breakdown of her critics and what they said.
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Erika Marie October 29, 2025 Sneakers From forgotten OGs to slept-on fan-favorite exclusives, here’s our list of the 7 most overdue Jordan retros.
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Ben Atkinson October 26, 2025 Reviews "Infinite" is a proper send-off for Mobb Deep. Eight years after Prodigy’s death, Havoc recreates their familiar universe, honoring posthumous verses while showcasing his own evolution alongside The Alchemist.
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Aron A. October 15, 2025 Original Content What happens when scandal becomes the brand? A look at Ray J’s decade of conflict, clout, and collapse, and the culture that kept clicking.
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Erika Marie October 09, 2025 Original Content Las Vegas was shaken after a Cybertruck burst into flames. Elon Musk has spoken about the incident.
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Erika Marie January 02, 2025 Relationships The couple announced their separation earlier this year before filing for divorce.
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Axl Banks December 25, 2024 Reviews There's no producer that understands Snoop Dogg better than Dr. Dre. Together, they rediscover a synergy where Dre’s direction revitalizes Snoop’s performance, while Snoop pushes his own boundaries as an MC.
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Aron A. December 23, 2024
Original Content Can Kanye West Make A Comeback? Kanye West is making apologies in an attempt to comeback, but some believe this is all a cynical ploy to curry favor.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 50 Cent & Marlon Wayans Trade Shots Over Diddy Documentary: Everything You Need To Know "Puff's down on his luck, and 50's kicking a man when he's down," Wayans said during an interview.
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Aron A. 
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.
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Erika Marie 
Music J. Cole Is At A Fork In The Road–Can He Bounce Back Before "The Fall Off"? By stepping away from the feud, J. Cole found solace in avoiding the static but he's reached a pivotal point in his careere where his next move could determine the narrative attached to his legacy.
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Aron A. 
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Iggy Azalea Got Dissed By Some Of Hip Hop’s Biggest Names Legends didn’t just side-eye Iggy Azalea, they named her. Here's a breakdown of her critics and what they said.
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Erika Marie 
Sneakers Top 7 Air Jordans That Deserve A Retro From forgotten OGs to slept-on fan-favorite exclusives, here’s our list of the 7 most overdue Jordan retros.
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Ben Atkinson 
Reviews Mobb Deep "Infinite" Review "Infinite" is a proper send-off for Mobb Deep. Eight years after Prodigy’s death, Havoc recreates their familiar universe, honoring posthumous verses while showcasing his own evolution alongside The Alchemist.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Ray J’s Long Road Through Chaos: Untangling His Scandals What happens when scandal becomes the brand? A look at Ray J’s decade of conflict, clout, and collapse, and the culture that kept clicking.
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Erika Marie 
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.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Chance The Rapper & Kirsten Corley's Relationship: From Childhood Crush To Divorce The couple announced their separation earlier this year before filing for divorce.
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Axl Banks 
Reviews Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre "Missionary" Review There's no producer that understands Snoop Dogg better than Dr. Dre. Together, they rediscover a synergy where Dre’s direction revitalizes Snoop’s performance, while Snoop pushes his own boundaries as an MC.
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Aron A.