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Music Every Record Kendrick Lamar Broke On The “Grand National Tour” So Far The Grand National tour is one of the hottest tours of the summer. By Aron A. June 02, 2025
Original Content Kanye West’s Ugly History Of Publicly Targeting Kim Kardashian Kanye West’s public tirades against Kim Kardashian have grown darker in recent years. From accusations to troubling moments, we revisit his most damaging words and actions. By Erika Marie May 01, 2025
Original Content Bots & Artificial Streams Are Killing Hip Hop Streaming bots and fake plays are shaking Hip Hop. Numbers have always mattered in music, but artificial streams are polluting the culture. By Erika Marie March 05, 2026
Sneakers Ranking The Top 10 North Carolina Air Jordan Releases Of All Time From the iconic AJ1 to modern releases, here are the best North Carolina sneakers celebrating Jordan's UNC legacy. By Ben Atkinson February 12, 2026
Original Content Akademiks Vs. TDE Punch: Breaking Down The Feud Akademiks and Punch once again got into it on X following the spat between Nicki Minaj and SZA, but why are they beefing? By Devin Morton July 19, 2025
Music Can Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama" Overcome the Sophomore Slump? Seven years later, Cardi B’s sophomore album will reveal whether she can match — or top — the legacy of "Invasion of Privacy." By Aron A. June 26, 2025
Relationships Hazel-E's Dating History Is The Real Reality TV Storyline Blueface put her back in headlines, but Hazel‑E’s history with men and infamy has always been bigger than one viral clip. By Erika Marie November 16, 2025
Original Content Travis Scott Will Never Make Another Album As Good As "Rodeo" In our latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we take a look at Travis Scott's "Rodeo" and the impact it made 10 years later. By Alexander Cole November 14, 2025
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Sports Stephen A Smith's Beef With LeBron James Is His Final Step To Becoming A Right-Wing Grifter Stephen A Smith has been diving into politics as of late and beefing with LeBron James is a great way to ingratiate oneself with the right. By Alexander Cole March 28, 2025
Music Valentine’s Day Belongs To Drake: "So Far Gone", "IYRTITL" & Now "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" With the release of "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U," Drake once again solidifies his place as the ultimate soundtrack to Valentine’s Day, a role he's masterfully owned for the past 16 years. By Aron A. February 14, 2025
Music Hottest Rap Albums And Songs Of January 2025 January was a great first month of the year for hip-hop. By HNHH Staff February 06, 2025