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Original Content Does Drake's "Omertá" Put Him Back In The "Best Bars" Discussion? Drake's "Omertá" reminded the masses what he's capable of, but is it enough? By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2019
Original Content Lil Yachty's "Teenage Emotions" (Review) None of the common complaints about Lil Yachty are valid, but "Teenage Emotions" still isn't a great album. By Patrick Lyons June 01, 2017
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Says You Have To Pay To Go Platinum These Days Bobby Shmurda explains why right now is "the best time to be independent." By Aron A. July 12, 2022
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: November 16 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts By Rose Lilah November 16, 2014
Reviews Jeezy “Pressure” Review Jeezy takes it back to the mid-2000s on "Pressure." By Vince Rick December 22, 2017
Original Content Win Free Tickets to HOT 97's Summer Jam XX HNHH is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to HOT 97's Summer Jam XX. Make sure to enter the contest for your chance to attend this year's biggest Hip Hop event! By hnhh May 13, 2013
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop New Year's Eve Playlist A curated playlist of hip-hop and r'n'b songs from 2018 to help ring in the New Year!! By Rose Lilah December 31, 2018
Reviews ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review) "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. By Patrick Lyons November 11, 2016
Reviews Review: Teyana Taylor's "VII" Teyana Taylor finally claims her space on "VII". By Glennisha Morgan November 12, 2014
Reviews Review: 50 Cent's "The Lost Tape" Awaiting the drop of his 5th studio album, Fif's latest release, "The Lost Tape", is good news for fans and evidence that Fifty's potential comeback is underway. By Anya Leibovitch May 24, 2012
Original Content Beyond 8 Mile: A Glimpse Into Detroit's Current Hip Hop Scene HotNewHipHop takes a glimpse into Detroit's current hip hop scene. By Glennisha Morgan July 02, 2014
Original Content Miss Info & Laura Stylez Talk On Hot 97's Summer Jam 2014 & More HotNewHipHop sits down with two ladies of the Hot 97 team, Miss Info and Laura Stylez, to discuss the upcoming Summer Jam, "This Is Hot 97" and more. By Rose Lilah May 28, 2014