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Original Content Takeover Vs. Ether: Revisiting The Jay-Z & Nas Beef Revisiting the most thrilling rap battle of all time. By Luke Hinz June 22, 2018
Original Content Does Polo G's "RAPSTAR" Video Mark A Paradigm Shift In Hip-Hop Culture? Polo G's music video for "RAPSTAR" featured several references to popular videos from Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and everyone in between. Is the chart-topping rapper simply paying homage to some of his favorite artists, or is the "RAPSTAR" video a sign of the times? By Joshua Robinson April 26, 2021
Original Content Conway The Machine's "From King To A God": The Best Bars Conway The Machine's "From King To A God" features no shortage of incredible bars -- here are some of the album's best lyrics. By Mitch Findlay September 14, 2020
Sports Are Kyrie Irving's Mood Swings Really A Big Deal? Kyrie's enigmatic personality has started to rub people the wrong way. By Alexander Cole December 14, 2019
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
Sports 5 Lovable Benchwarmers 5 of the NBA's most lovable benchwarmers. By Kyle Rooney September 14, 2016
Music Normani Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Journey through Normani's musical ascent, her artistry in R&B and pop, and her influential role beyond the stage. By Rain Adams January 26, 2024
Music Big Moochie Grape's First Day Out: On His Release, Young Dolph & PRE's Reign EXCLUSIVE: Big Moochie Grape opens up to HotNewHipHop in his first interview since being released from jail. By Aron A. January 24, 2024
Music Is Blueface In Jail? (Updated November 2023) Explore rapper Blueface's legal status, probation terms, and future after his involvement in a 2022 Las Vegas shooting. By Jake Skudder November 24, 2023
TV Jo Marie Payton Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Family Matters" Icon Worth? Discover Jo Marie Payton's journey from her iconic role on "Family Matters" to her varied career in entertainment, which highlights her talent. By Rain Adams April 03, 2024
Original Content Meet YBN Nahmir: Alabama's "Rubbin Off The Paint" Star INTERVIEW: Birmingham's YBN Nahmir talks to HNHH about his viral single, "Rubbin Off The Paint," Bay Area influence, Chris Brown co-sign, video games and graduating high school while managing his career. By Aron A. November 21, 2017
Original Content Nelly Vs. T.I.: Who Had The Better Debut Album? This week, Nelly's "Country Grammar" squares off against T.I.'s "I'm Serious." By Mitch Findlay October 25, 2017