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Original Content Seddy Hendrinx Says He's Going To Save Hip-Hop In "On The Come Up" Seddy Hendrinx has ambitious plans. On the latest episode of "On The Come Up," the "Well Sed" artist details his elaborate dream collab, working with DJ Drama, and more. By Aron A. December 22, 2022
Original Content Ab-Soul Talks On Upcoming Project & Confusion Surrounding Title, Isaiah Rashad & "Unit 6" We chopped it up with Ab-Soul for an exclusive interview while the Carson, California native was on the Smokers Club Tour 2013. By Rose Lilah October 22, 2013
Music Sa-Roc & Sol Messiah Predict The Next 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Exclusive: Sa-Roc & Sol Messiah discuss Minneapolis as a hub for hip-hop, producing Dead Prez's "Hell Yeah (Remix)" ft. Jay-Z, and why DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince are among the greatest MC-DJ duos in hip-hop history. By Aron A. August 17, 2023
Music Kanye West Talks His Producer Past, Drake's Fame & Much More On Juan Epstein Kanye West talks about rap, his influences, his come-up and much more while on Juan Epstein. By Rose Lilah December 06, 2013
Music Zaytoven Isn't Sure He Knows What Drill Music Is Zaytoven has put out 17 projects in 2020 alone, and although he's heard of "drill music", he's not exactly sure what it is. By Bhaven Moorthy December 27, 2020
Music GRIP Explains How "IDFT?!" Paid Homage To "The Eminem Show" GRIP speaks on how "I Died For This?!" ended up paying homage to Eminem's "The Eminem Show." By Mitch Findlay September 13, 2021
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Nipsey Hussle Talks On His Partnership With DJ Skee, MMG, And What's Next An exclusive interview with Nipsey Hussle. By Rose Lilah February 20, 2012
Music MC Lyte & DJ Paul Talk DJing For Michael Jordan & Fruitful Meeting With Drake's Mom DJ Paul and MC Lyte swap stories on "Mafia Radio," including gems about DJing for Michael Jordan's birthday and how meeting Drake's mom led to a platinum plaque. By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Original Content Why ILoveMakonnen Won’t Glorify Drugs After Losing Lil Peep & Juice WRLD After losing close friends to drug culture, iLoveMakonnen explains why he turned away and shifted his focus. By Erika Marie October 01, 2025
Interviews Eminem Speaks On Past Addiction To Painkillers & Near Fatal Overdose In "How To Make Money Selling Drugs" Eminem talks about his past addiction to Vicodin in the film "How To Make Money Selling Drugs." By Rose Lilah June 27, 2013
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Original Content Baby Money Cites Biggie, Babyface Ray & Doughboyz Cashout As His Influences In "On The Come Up" Baby Money joins HotNewHipHop for the latest episode of “On The Come Up” where he discusses the Detroit lifestyle, chooses between Biggie & Jay-Z and more. By Aron A. December 13, 2022