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Original Content Prism Battle League: The World's First LGBTQ Battle Rap League A look into the world's very first LGBTQ+ rap battle league. By Aida C. June 17, 2019
Original Content Fantasia Talks "Fighting" For Her Newfound Peace & Musical Journey With "Sketchbook" INTERVIEW: Fantasia's new album, "Sketchbook," shows a Phoenix rising from the ashes. By Erika Marie October 13, 2019
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Lil Jon's Top Ten Tracks Jonathan Smith aka Lil Jon turns 42 today. In honour of the King of Crunks birthday, we've put together a list of his biggest hits. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 27, 2013
Original Content Hottest Beats Of 2015 The hottest 15 beats of 2015. By Danny Schwartz December 16, 2015
Original Content 21 Dope Rappers 21 And Under It’s been said rapping is a young man’s game, and now more than ever, it seems to be true. By Vanessa Oswald September 20, 2014
Reviews Review: Rae Sremmurd's "SremmLife" Rae Sremmurd kick off 2015 on a high note, with the release of their anticipated debut "SremmLife." By hnhh January 07, 2015
Sports Saweetie Is Here To Stay: Reveals Bay Area Mount Rushmore, Talks "Immortal Freestyle" & 49ers Super Bowl Theme Ahead of Smirnoff's SMASH Pickle Bowl, Saweetie spoke to HotNewHipHop about becoming a global representative for the Bay Area, her love for Goapele & her expectations for Usher's halftime show. By Aron A. February 08, 2024
Original Content Talking To Logic & C-Sick On "Two Kings" Giving you the direct perspective from Logic and his producer C-Sick, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah October 08, 2013
Music Ransom & Nicholas Craven's "Deleted Scenes 2" EP Review Ransom and Nicholas Craven's "Deleted Scenes 2" is a five track EP that showcases the rapper's strengths but not Craven's full potential. By Paul Barnes August 01, 2023
Music Reese LaFlare's Artistic Independence & Authenticity Meet the rapping skateboarder with a wicked, personal style. By Demi Phillips July 24, 2023
Songs Polo G's New Artist TwoTiime Makes His ODA Debut With "Priceless" TwoTiime's ready for his moment. The Canadian rapper who just signed to Polo G delivers his first single under ODA/Columbia with "Priceless." By Aron A. October 07, 2023
Music 2023 BET Awards: Best Group Nominees Here are the 2023 BET Awards nominee for best group. Let us know who you would like to win. By Wyatt Westlake June 19, 2023