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Original Content Meet Jimmy Wopo: Pittsburgh's Next Rap Star Wopo talks to HNHH about his rise to prominence, Pittsburgh sports, and the key to happiness. By Danny Schwartz June 20, 2017
Interviews Lupe Fiasco's Message To Kid Cudi: "Talk To Me, Before I Fuck You Up” Lupe Fiasco reveals the root of his issues with Kid Cudi on Sway In The Morning. By Trevor Smith January 23, 2015
Original Content Stream Main Attrakionz "808s & Dark Grapes III" & Read Our Interview With The Duo Main Attrakionz break down their new album, "808s & Dark Grapes III." By Patrick Lyons June 29, 2015
Sports Dave East Talks Playing AAU Basketball With Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley & More Harlem's Dave East used to be mad nice on the bball court, playing with KD, Michael Beasley & more. By Kevin Goddard January 11, 2017
Original Content Asian Doll Is The Female Gucci Mane: On Signing To 1017, Nicki Minaj Co-Sign & Bhad Bhabie INTERVIEW: Asian Doll talks about signing to Gucci Mane's 1017 Eskimo, female rappers, touring with Bhad Bhabie & more with HNHH. By Aron A. August 23, 2018
Interviews Kendrick Lamar Talks Fame, Moving Out Of Compton, TDE & More Kendrick Lamar talks about his sudden rise to fame, "Control," moving out of Compton and more. By Rose Lilah October 23, 2013
Interviews 50 Cent Explains What Happened With G-Unit Crew Members 50 Cent sat down for an hour-long conversation with Hot 97 about the falling apart of G-Unit, and explained why the individual members didn't get the same amount of fame as he did. By Rose Lilah April 16, 2014
Interviews Future Speaks On Working With Miley Cyrus & Writing For Rihanna Watch Future Speaks On Working With Miley Cyrus & Writing For Rihanna By Trevor Smith November 22, 2013
Original Content Duke Deuce Says His Dream Collab Would Be With CMG & Paper Route Empire In "On The Come Up" Duke Deuce joins HotNewHipHop for the latest episode of “On The Come Up,” where he discusses his roots, "CRUNKSTAR," and bringing two of Memphis' biggest labels together for his dream collab. By Lawrencia Grose November 23, 2022
Original Content Drakeo The Ruler Always Counted His Blessings: Our Final Interview With The West Coast Staple In one of the rapper's last interviews before his death, Drakeo the Ruler expressed his gratitude for being able to pursue a rap career, and was equally awestruck that he had managed to obtain such a position of power and influence within the west coast specifically. We conducted this interview with Drakeo for our "12 Days of Christmas" series on December 12, 2021, during Rolling Loud, California. By Angela Savage December 22, 2021
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 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