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Original Content The Perennial Nature Of 2 Chainz Before "Rap Or Go To The League" drops, we take a quick look back at how 2 Chainz became one of the most enduring rappers of the past decade. By Jibril Yassin February 28, 2019
Original Content Yes Yes: Slum Village Talks New Music, Doughnuts & J. Dilla T3 and Young RJ of Slum Village discuss their upcoming album, food, wrestling, J. Dilla, and more exclusively with HotNewHipHop. By Layne Weiss March 14, 2014
Reviews Cordae "From A Birds Eye View" Review On his sophomore album, Cordae offers his most consistent work to date. By Robert Blair January 18, 2022
Music Lil Uzi Vert, Jeezy & Missy Elliott Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch August 24, 2019
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content Top Tracks: Nicki Minaj & Quavo's Remix of Ella Mai's "Boo'd Up" Hits #1 Ella Mai scores her first Top Ten appearance with the Nicki Minaj and Quavo-assisted "Boo'd Up" remix. By Patrick Lyons July 09, 2018
Original Content The 10 Contenders For 2017 Song Of The Summer Future. DJ Khaled. Playboi Carti. Who will take the crown this year? By Danny Schwartz June 27, 2017
Reviews Vince Staples "Vince Staples" Review On his self-titled effort, Vince Staples says more in eight tracks than some rappers do in their entire career. By Robert Blair July 14, 2021
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: October 14 This week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith October 14, 2015
Original Content Will Smith's Pop Culture Longevity: A Brief Analysis Will Smith is a likeable, constantly relevant figure in Hollywood. How does he do it? By Samuel Allan May 28, 2019
Original Content 10 Producers Who Deserve More Love Blessed are the beatmakers. By Mitch Findlay June 24, 2021
Original Content Top Tracks: Tory Lanez & Future's "Real Thing" Sees Two Week Success Tory Lanez and Future top the chart again, and their new song even appears twice. By Patrick Lyons October 16, 2017