Interviews

Music Homeboy Sandman Dishes On Artistic Growth, Lyricism & The State Of The Culture The Queens wordsmith just released his new project "I Can't Sell These Either," and as you'll read, his mind isn't something to be sold out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2023 2.5K Views
Interviews Meghann Cuniff Talks Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion, Her Origins In Journalism, And Rising Above Social Media Narratives Meghann Cuniff sat down with HNHH for a conversation about her reporting and her recent explosion in the hip-hop world. By Alexander Cole December 03, 2023 3.0K Views
Music Westside Gunn Will Release “Michelle Records” Under One Condition "And Then You Pray For Me" might be his final studio album but Westside Gunn's "Michelle Records" could still see the light of day. By Aron A. November 29, 2023 2.0K Views
Music Westside Gunn Commends Drake & Tyler, The Creator: "I'm Always Going To Respect Both Of Them" "We all in this to push the art, and push the culture," Westside Gunn tells HotNewHipHop in our latest cover story. By Aron A. November 29, 2023 1002 Views
Music Westside Gunn’s Pledge To The Culture From East Side Buffalo to the world, Westside Gunn feels the weight of his responsibilities. Yet, he’s never been more confident in his position. In the latest HotNewHipHop Cover Story, Westside Gunn dissects his final album, “And Then You Pray For Me" and subsequent plans, as well as his duty to bridge the generational gap. By Aron A. November 29, 2023 4.4K Views
Music Ladies First: Queen Naija Talks "After The Butterflies," Rough Patches, & Finding Joy In Herself EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Queen Naiija is back with her incredible new mixtape, "After the Butterflies." Queen sat down with us to talk about her putting her relationship in her music, becoming comfortable in her solitude, her fire collaborations, and why she's always been a "regular-degular-schmegular girl." By Erika Marie November 28, 2023 1.9K Views
Music Nonso Amadi On "When It Blooms," The Future Of Afrobeats & Burna Boy & Fela Kuti Influence Nonso Amadi discusses his return to music after a hiatus, his album "When It Blooms," and his commitment to using his platform for social change. By Aron A. November 02, 2023 870 Views
Interviews Money Man Reveals Inspiration Behind "Croptober," Balancing Life, And Investments We got to speak to Money Man about his new album, "CROPTOBER," as well as his foray into crypto. By Tallie Spencer October 27, 2023 1.9K Views
TV Ladies First: Mehgan James Refuses To Be The Mean Girl On "Basketball Wives Orlando" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIVEW: Mehgan James has returned to reality television as a veteran—but she's more than just unscripted TV. We spoke with her about "Basketball Wives Orlando," her hit podcast "The Hollywood Group Chat," her "Good Head" manifestation book, and much more. By Erika Marie October 25, 2023 1.7K Views
Music Sid Sriram’s Kaleidoscopic Vision: How "Sidharth" Became A Declaration Of Identity & Self Exclusive: With “Sidharth,” Sid Sriram plants a flag for South Asian talent across the world. Having gained his footing in South Indian cinema, he signed with Def Jam for his first English-speaking record that comprehensively captures his musical identity, blending his roots as a Carnatic musician with elements of R&B, indie rock, and electronic. By Aron A. September 25, 2023 1158 Views
Music Lakeyah Reveals Invaluable Advice From Nicki Minaj & Lists Her Top 5 Women In Hip-Hop Exclusive: Lakeyah wants to emphasize the quality of music over the numbers game. The "Want Em Hood" rapper talks samples, how Flo Milli "shocked" her, and Milwaukee's rap scene. By Aron A. September 19, 2023 2.7K Views
Music Minneapolis Is Quietly Keeping Breakdancing Alive: How The Midwest Became A Hub For B-Boys & B-Girls From the streets to the Olympics, breakdancing has come a long way since its inception. We caught up with House Of Dance Twin Cities owners, Jake "B-Boy Boogie B" Riley and Baoie Lee Riley to discuss the 2024 Paris Olympics, the evolution of breaking, and more. By Aron A. September 16, 2023 345 Views