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Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Zacari How Zacari infiltrated TDE's inner sanctum and ended up on Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." By Danny Schwartz April 21, 2017
Original Content Every Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Collaboration Chance and Vic have made some great music together. By Trevor Smith June 14, 2016
Original Content The Biggest Star From Each XXL Freshman Class Following the reveal of the 2016 Freshman Class, we take a look back at the most successful artists from XXL's 8 previous covers. By Trevor Smith June 13, 2016
Original Content Horror Hop: Rap's Most Violent Lyrics Can you stomach the most gruesome and sickening lyrics in all of hip-hop? By Gark Mavigan October 31, 2015
Original Content Best Freestyles Of 2015 (So Far) We look back at the illest improvised verses of the year so far. By Nicholas DG July 16, 2015
Original Content Rappers Share Their Smoking Preferences For 4/20 We asked some our rap friends what their smoking preferences are. By Rose Lilah April 20, 2015
Original Content 15 Rappers Who Did Jail Time HotNewHipHop lists 15 rappers who did a bid, from Lil Kim to Gucci Mane. By Audrey N. March 10, 2014
TV Joseph Marcell Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Fresh Prince" Icon Worth? Explore the remarkable journey of Joseph Marcell, best known for his role in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and his successful career. By Rain Adams February 14, 2024
Original Content Ice T Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Hip Hop Legend Explore Ice T's net worth in 2024, built on his rap career, acting roles, entrepreneurial ventures, and philanthropy. A true Hip Hop icon. By Jake Skudder January 22, 2024
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Original Content Swizz Beatz Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Icon Examine Swizz Beatz's net worth in 2024, exploring his success as a music producer, entrepreneur, art collector, and more. By Jake Skudder February 15, 2024
Original Content The Biggest Hip Hop Tours Of All Time With the Covid-19 pandemic proving that live shows are still the lifeblood of hip-hop, we're looking at the biggest hip hop tours to date. By Caleb Hardy May 05, 2023