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Original Content Charts Don't Lie: July 13 A weekly look at the performance of r'n'b and hip-hop albums on the Billboard 200. By Chris Tart July 13, 2016
Original Content A Brief History Of The Best Movie Roles Played By Rappers HotNewHipHop presents you with a brief history of the best roles played by rappers in film. By Michele Daniels May 05, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: May 26-June 1 A selection of the biggest tracks from May 26th to June 1st By Trevor Smith June 04, 2014
Original Content Angela Yee Knows How To Side Hustle INTERVIEW: Angela Yee talks to us about her side hustle game. By Royal O September 11, 2018
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Jan 2-8) Looking back at the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz January 09, 2016
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "God Forgives, I Don't" Rick Ross' audaciously titled "God Forgives, I Don't" is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, armed with some of the biggest features in the game. Those searching for bangers will not be disappointed as Ross oscillates between letting his stellar features shine, and commanding tracks on his own. By Jon Godfrey August 02, 2012
Original Content BTS Photos: Video Shoot For Kid Ink's "Hell & Back" Kid Ink visits the desert to shoot the video for "Hell & Back," off his debut LP "Up & Away." By Rose Lilah August 01, 2012
Original Content Top Tracks: Desiigner & Murda Beatz Debut At #1 Desiigner gets himself another chart-topper this week on our TOP 100 chart. By Patrick Lyons August 28, 2017
Original Content Shit Rappers Say (Part 2) Rappers never stop talking shit, and so we bring you our second edition of Shit Rappers Say! By Nikita Rathod July 09, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks of The Week: February 10- February 17 A weekly rundown of our top tracks By Alex Galbraith February 17, 2015
Original Content The Progression Of Fantastic Flows Hip Hop, more than any other genre in history, has very distinct regional styles and today we'll look at how rappers are, or are not, using those influences in their music, and where they do get inspiration if not from a zip code. By hnhh June 17, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks: September 26 - October 2 The Weeknd wins big on this week's edition of Top Tracks. By Patrick Lyons October 03, 2016