Interviews

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Original Content Mike Dean, In Conversation: The Origin Of "Hold My Liquor" & Scarface Jam Sessions Mike Dean reflects on jam sessions with Scarface, becoming a Twitch streamer, and the moment Kanye West's "Hold My Liquor" was born. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2021
Profiles Behind The Beat: DP Beats Meet DP Beats, the enigmatic producer whose oft-underrated work is inextricably linked to some of today's biggest rap stars. By Narsimha Chintaluri March 30, 2017
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Music J.I.D On Coca-Cola, Atlanta's Global Influence & If “Stick” Is The Definitive Festival Banger JID talks to HotNewHipHop about his recent foray into K-Pop, courtesy of Coke Studio, his European shows, and Atlanta's global influence. By Aron A. July 21, 2023
Original Content On The Come Up: Bricc Baby Get to know the bi-coastal son of a brick lady. By hnhh March 15, 2017
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Original Content Nardwuar's 5 Most Memorable Interviews Five times the Human Serviette achieved YouTube gold with rappers. By Patrick Lyons March 24, 2015
Original Content Charlie Heat Continues To Elevate: On Executive Producing Bryson Tiller's Album, Working With Ye & Why Nick Cannon Is A Legend Fresh off of the release of Bryson Tiller's latest album, which he executive produced, Charlie Heat shares gems for up-and-coming producers, discusses his approach to production and the rise of Jersey Club. By Aron A. June 17, 2024
Music Big Moochie Grape's First Day Out: On His Release, Young Dolph & PRE's Reign EXCLUSIVE: Big Moochie Grape opens up to HotNewHipHop in his first interview since being released from jail. By Aron A. January 24, 2024
Original Content Lil Poppa Reflects On Industry Hardships, Growing Up In Jacksonville & More In "On The Come Up" Lil Poppa discusses growing up in Jacksonville, FL, Boosie & Webbie's influence, and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. December 20, 2022
Interviews Chief Keef's Manager Speaks On Rapper's Situation Chief Keef's manager, Dro Manuel, recently discussed his clients legal problems and says his sentencing is a wake-up call for Chief Keef. By Rose Lilah February 01, 2013
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Grand Hustle Production Duo Nard and B Hard at W-e-r-k, Grand Hustle's multi-platinum producers Nard and B speak to HotNewHipHop for an exclusive interview. By Ahshanti Shine May 16, 2012