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Original Content Ladies First: Big Jade Talks Texas Come Up From Hairstylist To Rapper Big Jade catches up with us to talk about achieving her rap dreams "late" in life, receiving co-signs from Lil Baby and Offset, and her roots as a hairstylist in Beaumont, Texas. By Erika Marie March 17, 2022
Original Content Mallory Bros. Imagine A World Where Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Is Turned Into A Movie The Mallory Bros. podcast hosts, consisting of twins Terrance and Terrell, speak to HNHH for Black Future Month about their perspective on Black film and where they think it needs to go in the future. By Taiyo Coates February 24, 2022
Original Content Classic Rotation: N.E.R.D's "In Search Of..." 15 years ago today, N.E.R.D. released "In Search Of...," a weird fusion of rap and rock that's become a cult classic. By Patrick Lyons March 12, 2017
Interviews Miguel Explains His Stance On Putting Out Free Music & Finding Happy Medium With "Art Dealer Chic" EPs Miguel shares his thoughts on putting out free material as opposed to selling it, and finding the happy medium between the two. As well, he gives an update on what to expect with the "Art Dealer Chic" EP series arriving this summer. By Rose Lilah April 17, 2013
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Sir Michael Rocks Talks On His Solo Career, The Cool Kids, Signing To Curren$y's JLR & More Sir Michael Rocks speaks to HotNewHipHop on a variety of topics, he talks about his next mixtape, his relationship with Chuck Inglish, signing to Jet Life Recordings and a lot of other random ish. By Rose Lilah May 14, 2012
Music Videos BTS Photos: Video Shoot For T.I.'s New Single "No Mediocre" With Iggy Azalea T.I.'s next "Paperwork" single will be titled "No Mediocre", and feature Iggy Azalea. The video was filmed in Brazil. By Trevor Smith June 04, 2014
Original Content Tory Lanez Discusses Collaborating With YG On "Me & My Bitch" Tory Lanez tells HotNewHipHop about how his collaboration with YG for "Me & My Bitch" off "My Krazy Life" came about. By Rose Lilah March 26, 2014
Profiles Saweetie Breaks Down Why The 90s Are The Best Era & Respect For J. Cole In "On The Come Up" Saweetie reflects on the benefits of entrepreneurship, her formative influences, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 16, 2019
Music Mondaii Talks Making Feel Good Music, Writing For K. Michelle, And Being Mentored By Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Exclusive Interview: Emerging artist Mondaii's story is one of serendipitous circumstances that have led the rapper to living out his dream. The rising star talks about huge moments in his career and why authenticity is at the heart of all he does. By Erika Marie August 14, 2023
Interviews Chris Brown Talks About Rihanna On Hot 97 In another part of Chris Brown's interview on Hot 97 he discusses Drake and Rih Rih. By Rose Lilah October 31, 2014
Original Content Travis Mills Talks Music Comeback, Discovering Lil Peep, & Reflects On His Early Pop-Punk Career 14 years ago, T. Mills emerged as an online star who later collaborated with artists like T.I. and Ty Dolla $ign. He toured the world and eventually backed out of the spotlight, but he's finally returned. By Erika Marie June 29, 2021
Original Content Smokepurpp Is A Florida Jit: On New Album, Lil Pump Friendship & Quitting Lean EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Smokepurpp reveals the album release date for "Florida Jit," announces his new reality show, and speaks on his collaborations with Rick Ross, Lil Pump, and more. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2020