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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 A recent wave of heavily publicized killings of black men at the hands of law enforcement has sparked some incredible protest music.
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Danny Schwartz July 08, 2016 Reviews Kanye West switches gears with the help on Ty Dolla $ign on “Vultures 1." Together, they deliver a fun and brash body of work that sounds more focused than anything else Kanye’s released since “TLOP.”
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Aron A. February 15, 2024 Original Content A new season of HNHH's "On the Come Up" is here! Jackboy helps us kick it off, with an exclusive interview where he speaks on moving from Kodak Black's Sniper Gang to start his own imprint, 1804 Records, the Florida rap scene, building generational wealth for his family, and much more.
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Joshua Robinson October 13, 2021 Music Yasiin’s lyrics have rendered him one of the most astute rappers to hold a mic.
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Demi Phillips January 22, 2024 Original Content Nate Fox doesn't want to make you a beat, he wants to help you make "the best fucking song."
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Trevor Smith October 27, 2016 Original Content We're running down some of the weirdest moments in Drake's new music video for "Energy."
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Rose Lilah July 10, 2015 Music Unpacking the drama surrounding Taylor Swift & Ice Spice's surprise collaboration, "Karma (Remix)."
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Aron A. June 01, 2023 Original Content A collaboration between legends in their respectives genres, Nas and Damian Marley's "Distant Relatives" hits another anniversary.
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Wyatt Westlake May 21, 2023 Music Five tracks are up for the Grammy award for Best R&B Performance.
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Demi Phillips November 20, 2023 Pop Culture Ariana DeBose's narrative is a whirlwind of dance, drama, and determination, from the stages of Broadway to the screens of Hollywood.
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Jake Skudder March 01, 2024 Pop Culture Discover Theo Von's remarkable journey from reality TV fame to becoming a celebrated stand-up comedian.
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Jake Skudder August 29, 2023 Original Content D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay October 01, 2020
Original Content The 10 Best Hip Hop Protest Songs Since The Trayvon Martin Shooting A recent wave of heavily publicized killings of black men at the hands of law enforcement has sparked some incredible protest music.
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Danny Schwartz 
Reviews Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign "Vultures 1" Review Kanye West switches gears with the help on Ty Dolla $ign on “Vultures 1." Together, they deliver a fun and brash body of work that sounds more focused than anything else Kanye’s released since “TLOP.”
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Aron A. 
Original Content Jackboy Reveals How XXXTentacion Helped Him, Details Moving From Sniper Gang To 1804 Records & More A new season of HNHH's "On the Come Up" is here! Jackboy helps us kick it off, with an exclusive interview where he speaks on moving from Kodak Black's Sniper Gang to start his own imprint, 1804 Records, the Florida rap scene, building generational wealth for his family, and much more.
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Joshua Robinson 
Music Breaking Down Yasiin Bey's Most Influential Tracks Yasiin’s lyrics have rendered him one of the most astute rappers to hold a mic.
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Demi Phillips 
Original Content A Conversation With Nate Fox, The Producer "In The Trenches" Of Chance The Rapper's "Coloring Book" Nate Fox doesn't want to make you a beat, he wants to help you make "the best fucking song."
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Trevor Smith 
Original Content All The People Drake Impersonates In The "Energy" Video We're running down some of the weirdest moments in Drake's new music video for "Energy."
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Rose Lilah 
Music The Controversy About Ice Spice & Taylor Swift's Collab: All The Drama Surrounding "Karma (Remix)" Unpacking the drama surrounding Taylor Swift & Ice Spice's surprise collaboration, "Karma (Remix)."
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Aron A. 
Original Content Nas & Damian Marley's "Distant Relatives" Turns 13 A collaboration between legends in their respectives genres, Nas and Damian Marley's "Distant Relatives" hits another anniversary.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best R&B Performance Five tracks are up for the Grammy award for Best R&B Performance.
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Demi Phillips 
Pop Culture Ariana DeBose Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth of the Actress Ariana DeBose's narrative is a whirlwind of dance, drama, and determination, from the stages of Broadway to the screens of Hollywood.
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Jake Skudder 
Pop Culture Theo Von Net Worth 2023: What Is The Comedian Worth? Discover Theo Von's remarkable journey from reality TV fame to becoming a celebrated stand-up comedian.
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Jake Skudder 
Original Content D Smoke After "Rhythm + Flow": A Conversation On Gang Culture, "Black Habits," Rapping Techniques & More D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay