Interviews
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Music HotNewHipHop spoke with Scru Face Jean about his love of battle rap, his YouTube career, and his future music plans in this exclusive interview.
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Alexander Cole 3.8K Views
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Music INTERVIEW: Vybz Kartel has remained one of the most prolific artists of our time, even during his incarceration. The "Fever" artist details his upcoming performance at the Jamaica National Stadium (including two secret high-profile guests), his first time hearing Skillibeng, current musical inspiration, and why Lil Wayne is the greatest lyricist in his books.
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Aron A. 4.4K Views
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Music For Day one of HotNewHipHop's 12 Days Of Christmas special, we spoke to the legendary Ice Cube about his new album, and the impact he has left on West Coast rap.
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Tallie Spencer 3.5K Views
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Music Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more.
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Aron A. 2.6K Views
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Music REFORM Alliance's Chief Policy Officer Erin Haney breaks down Young Thug's probation conditions and why it may be a trap door to prison.
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Aron A. 3.9K Views
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Music 38 Spesh and Benny The Butcher detail the making of "Stabbed & Shot 2," receiving their flowers, and earning respect outside of hip-hop.
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Aron A. 3.2K Views
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Music Moneybagg Yo returns with the deluxe edition of "Speak Now." The rapper talks to HotNewHipHop about his creative process, artistic evolution, and embracing the women of the South.
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Aron A. 3.5K Views
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Pop Culture "I just want to let people know that they got a shot."
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Aron A. 1.7K Views
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Music Ralo's finally home. Ahead of his new album, "Welcome Home," the Atlanta rapper discusses his role as a community pillar, working with Anthony Hamilton, and the biggest hurdles he's had to overcome since his release.
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Aron A. 2.6K Views
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Sports Darren Waller is committed to authenticity, even if he's misunderstood. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the parallels between music and football, dealing with criticism, and his top 5 rappers of all time.
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Aron A. 2.7K Views
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Music With the spotlight back on Los Angeles, Jay Worthy and DāM Funk's "Magic Hour" feels like an excellent exploration of the roots of West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper talks about the state of West Coast hip-hop after "Not Like Us," Meet The Whoops and giving back to his community.
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Aron A. 1.9K Views
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Music A cornerstone of the drumless loop sound, Nicholas Craven has cemented his name in his work alongside Boldy James, Ransom, and Tha God Fahim. But in finding a collaborator in Montreal's Mike Shabb, he's "getting in on the ground floor." Craven discusses his upcoming producer album, "Craven Inc," producing Boldy James' "Penalty Of Leadership," and his creative process.
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Aron A. 1485 Views