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Profiles From Local To Platinum: Dreka Gates On Her Role In Kevin Gates' Success INTERVIEW: From $250 shows to rap superstardom, Dreka Gates has always been a driving force in her husband's career, and that's just one of many ventures she's involved in. Now that Kevin Gates is a free man, where will 2018 take the hip-hop power couple? By Trevor Smith January 16, 2018
Music Vybz Kartel’s Road To The Freedom Street Concert: The Dancehall Legend Teases “Taylor Swift-Level” Homecoming Performance, Drake & Cardi B Influence & His Legacy 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. By Aron A. December 27, 2024
Music Tha Dogg Pound Talks New Album "We All We Got" And Weighs In On Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar Daz Dillinger and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound spoke to HotNewHipHop about their new album "We All We Got" as well as the hottest beef in rap between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. By Shirley Ju May 10, 2024
Interviews Ludacris On "The Ellen Show" Ludacris sits down with Ellen Degeneres on Monday afternoon's show. By Kevin Goddard May 12, 2014
Music August Alsina Opens Up To Jada Pinkett-Smith About Battling Liver Disease August Alsina tells all. By Mitch Findlay May 31, 2017
Music Big Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop 30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some." By Aron A. April 08, 2024
Music Lil Tecca Discusses His Knack For Hook-Writing, Working With Kodak Black, & Growing Up In The Public Eye Lil Tecca joined HNHH for a discussion about his latest album, working with BNYX, learning to love going on tour, and so much more. By Alexander Cole February 14, 2024
Original Content Melii On Her Return To Music, Michael Rainey Jr. Collab, Receiving Support From Rihanna & Beyonce Melii opens up in an exclusive interview, from working with Michael Rainey Jr. for the "Hey Stranger" music video, a Tory Lanez joint project, to the most surreal moments of her career, and how she handles the pressures of the fame. By Hayley Hynes March 16, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: Ray Vaughn Calls TDE His "Dream Label" & Talks Lyrics Ray Vaughn talks signing with TDE, his upcoming music, the art of freestyling, bodying the L.A Leakers booth and much more on "Rise & Grind." By Mitch Findlay October 04, 2021
Original Content Vince Staples Reflects On Learning From Mac Miller & ScHoolboy Q's Feedback In an excerpt from our upcoming digital cover story with Vince Staples, the Long Beach, CA native reflects on his friendship with Mac Miller and ScHoolboy Q’s feedback ahead of each album. By Aron A. April 13, 2022
Interviews Tory Lanez On First Son, "I Told You" Vs. Sophomore, Industry Plants & More Tory Lanez sits down for a 40-minute conversation with HNHH. By Rose Lilah August 14, 2017
Original Content Ladies First: Tinashe On Major Label Limitations, Not Being Respected Creatively As A Woman & More We're launching our "Ladies First" series with a compelling interview with Tinashe. The alternative multi-genre singer opens up about the obstacles she's faced, the importance of keeping women on her team, advice she received from Madonna, and why artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Normani, and Chlöe x Halle deserve praise. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022