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Original Content Cinematic: 10 Rappers With Films About Their Lives 10 rappers who star in movies about their lives. By William Cannon March 08, 2014
Reviews Review: Yo Gotti's "I Am" A robust mix of trap & soul. By Matt Aceto November 22, 2013
Original Content Introducing DUBB, The Aviator Of Athens Park, South Central Los Angeles, California Allow us to introduce Athens Park, L.A. representative DUBB. By hnhh March 30, 2014
Original Content Snoop Dogg Explains His Name Change & Talks BET Cyphers Snoop Dogg talks to HotNewHipHop about his birthday celebrations, the BET cyphers, and changing his name to Snoopzilla. By Rose Lilah October 28, 2013
Original Content Remembering Aaliyah: 20 Great Tracks From The Late Singer HNHH remembers Aaliyah on what would have been her 35th birthday today. By Nikita Rathod January 16, 2014
Original Content Radio Killa: The-Dream's R&B Diva Writing Credits The-Dream, a multi-talented, songwriter, producer, and artist in his own right, has written an unbelievable amount of hits for R&B divas. By Mike De Leon February 10, 2014
Original Content 25 Clever Lines From Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter" Series We compile 25 Weezy F lines from "Tha Carter" series which remind us why Wayne is the metaphor king. By Matt Aceto November 07, 2013
Reviews Review: R. Kelly's "Black Panties" With a reputation for creating some of the hottest baby-making music of all time, R. Kelly sets out to reclaim the r'n'b throne with "Black Panties." By Nikita Rathod December 17, 2013
Reviews Review: Dizzy Wright’s “The Golden Age” Dizzy Wright's 22-track tape is an interesting and varied project, effectively paying homage to classic hip hop, while still maintaining a singular sound. By William Cannon August 31, 2013
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "Mastermind" Album After a few setbacks, Rick Ross finally delivers "Mastermind," his sixth solo album that truly shows he is a master at what he does. By Iva Anthony March 04, 2014
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Lil Wayne's 25 Top Album Tracks Today Lil Wayne is celebrating his 31st birthday, and in honor of it we've picked 25 of Weezy’s top album tracks from a spanning discography. By Nikita Rathod September 27, 2013
Reviews Review: Nispey Hussle's "Crenshaw" Does Nipsey prove he’s worth the buzz with this new mixtape, "Crenshaw"? By Perry Simpson October 15, 2013