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Music Fredo Bang Talks "Yes, I'm Sad," Kevin Gates Collabs, His OnlyFans Spending, And His Infamous Crush On Coi Leray In this exclusive HNHH interview, we spoke to Fredo Bang about his new album "Yes, I'm Sad," as well as his crush on Coi Leray, label issues, and his collaboration with Kevin Gates, among many other topics. By Shirley Ju January 25, 2024
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
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
Music Mike Shabb Talks Earl Sweatshirt Collab, Nicholas Craven Partnership & “Sewaside III” Mike Shabb began making waves after producing "Switches On Everything" for Westside Gunn but his latest project, "Sewaside III" is a brilliant display of his creative prowess as both as MC and producer. We caught up with Mike Shabb to discuss his latest project, Earl Sweatshirt, Joe Budden and Kevin Durant co-signs, and his creative partnership with Nicholas Craven. By Aron A. July 15, 2024
Music Jay Critch Is Done Being Humble: On New Album, Drake Vs. Kendrick & The Secret Behind Sexyy Red & Bossman Dlow's Success The Brooklyn MC's latest offering "Humble Giant" embodies the resilience of his journey. The rapper sat down with HotNewHipHop to discuss the project, as well as his collaborations with Rich The Kid, Cash Cobain and MIKE. By Aron A. May 07, 2024
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
Music Trina Talks About Doing A Verzuz With Lil Kim & Thriving Female MC Scene On "BagFuel" "Da Baddest B*tch," Trina, sits down with Hynaken and E$$O to discuss women in rap. By Deja Goode April 08, 2021
Interviews DJ Paul's "Mafia Radio": Nigerian Artist Zlatan Talks Overcoming Poverty & #EndSARS In this week’s episode of HNHH & DJ Paul’s “Mafia Radio” Podcast, Nigerian artist, Zlatan, talks about using music as a vessel to lift him from poverty and sheds light on the SARS humanitarian crisis. By Noor Lobad November 24, 2020
Original Content Nappy Roots Reflect On "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" 20-Year Anniversary Nappy Roots' major label debut, "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" turns 20 years old today, and in celebration of the album's anniversary, HNHH landed an exclusive interview with Nappy Roots members Skinny Deville and Fish Scales. By Joshua Robinson February 26, 2022
Original Content Bandplay Speaks On Young Dolph's Death, Creating "Major" & Gives Us A Key Glock Update On the final day of our "12 Days of Christmas" series, we speak with Paper Route Empire-signed producer, Bandplay. The Tennessee native details how he initially connected with Key Glock and Young Dolph, shares some of his fondest memories with Dolph, and gives us the story behind one of Dolph's biggest singles, "Major." By Rose Lilah December 24, 2021
Original Content Wayno On The Mixtape's Monetary Evolution, Kanye West's "jeen-yuhs" & More Wayno Clark discusses building a legacy in hip-hop, from his early days at Roc-A-Fella to his new position as Vice President of A&R at Quality Control. By Aron A. April 22, 2022
Music Rick Ross Talks Independence & Teases Forthcoming 12th Studio Album Rick Ross reveals that he'll be delivering his follow-up to "Richer Than I Ever Been" much sooner than expected. By Joshua Robinson May 23, 2022