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Original Content KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz's "Get Your Money" Was Meant For "Bad Meets Evil 2" A happy accidentally ultimately led a "Bad Meets Evil 2" beat to fall into the willing hands of Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2020
Original Content The 10 Contenders For 2017 Song Of The Summer Future. DJ Khaled. Playboi Carti. Who will take the crown this year? By Danny Schwartz June 27, 2017
Crime Andrew Cuomo Sued For Sexual Assault: What We Know The former governor is under fire once again. By Demi Phillips November 28, 2023
Original Content Kanye West Unveils "DONDA" In Atlanta, Without Saying A Word Kanye West's "DONDA" listening event in Atlanta was like nothing anyone could have expected. By Joshua Robinson July 23, 2021
Politics #ENDSARS Protests & Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: Everything You Need To Know Following reports yesterday about police officers opening fire on protestors in Nigeria, we're giving you a breakdown of everything you need to know about the #ENDSARS protest situation as of right now. By Rose Lilah October 21, 2020
Original Content 2KBABY Explains Why He Keeps His PS5 Controller On Him At All Times 2KBABY keeps it locked with bananas, a PS5 controller, weed, hand sanitizer, a Kobe Bryant jersey, and more in his bag. By Alex Zidel January 13, 2021
Original Content Hip-Hop Olympics Bracket Week 3: Views From The 6ix Is Toronto the strongest region in hip-hop history? Draft your own team in our new Bracket Competition! By Aron A. May 17, 2018
Original Content The "BFM: Music That Moves The Culture" Playlist Hip Hop is how the culture fights back. Black Future Month is here to celebrate it. By Taiyo Coates February 15, 2022
Music Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical The upcoming Grammys will continue to honor the brilliant producers who helped birth some stellar music. By Demi Phillips November 14, 2023
Sneakers Five Best Air Jordan Sneakers For Under Retail These Air Jordans are a must for the summer. By Alexander Cole April 26, 2023
Original Content Yes Yes: Slum Village Talks New Music, Doughnuts & J. Dilla T3 and Young RJ of Slum Village discuss their upcoming album, food, wrestling, J. Dilla, and more exclusively with HotNewHipHop. By Layne Weiss March 14, 2014
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: RIP Pop Smoke This week's edition of the staff-curated TIDAL Wave playlist is dedicated to Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed today. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2020