Interviews

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Interviews Hit-Boy Says That Drake Is "The Pickiest Artist" When Choosing Beats Hit-Boy talks about not having a "signature sound," and what Drake's like in the studio. By Rose Lilah October 31, 2013
Interviews Dizzy Wright Recalls When His Mom Wrote His Rhymes & Time Spent Homeless Dizzy Wright speaks on his upbringing, Bone Thugs, and his mother's role in his career. By Trevor Smith August 28, 2013
Interviews Drake Talks "Nothing Was The Same," Being Labeled As Emotional & Toronto In a lengthy new interview, Drake opens up about his new album, his approach to songwriting and growing up in Toronto, amongst other things. By Rose Lilah October 18, 2013
Original Content Kevin Gates Talks Prison, Depression & Choosing Music Over Street Life HNHH sits down with Kevin Gates for an impromptu exclusive interview that shows a side of the Baton Rouge rapper that you've never seen before. By Jen DeLeon September 19, 2013
Original Content Honey Cocaine Is Debating Label Deals & Staying Independent Honey Cocaine chops it up with HotNewHipHop about whether or not she'll be staying independent, obstacles as a female in the music industry and more. By Rose Lilah September 06, 2013
Original Content Knoc-Turn'al Reflects On Dr. Dre & DJ Quik's First Collaboration EXCLUSIVE: Knoc-Turn'al witnessed the creation of Dr. Dre & DJ Quik's "Put It On Me." By Mitch Findlay November 20, 2019
Original Content Wendy Williams' Divorce: Lauren Lake On Mistress' Gifts, Addiction & More (Exclusive) INTERVIEW: "Paternity Court" judge Lauren Lake gives us legal insight on Wendy Williams' divorce proceedings. By Alex Zidel April 22, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: DijahSB On Kid Cudi's Co-Sign, Non-Binary Representation In Rap & More Toronto's DijahSB joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where they discuss Kid Cudi's co-sign, "Head Above The Waters," and more. By Aron A. August 30, 2021
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Opens Up About Drake, OVO, Regrets, & Kendrick Lamar Once signed to OVO, Drake’s co-sign gave iLoveMakonnen a Grammy nod—but also left him feeling boxed in and shut out of the wider industry. By Erika Marie September 30, 2025
Original Content Trauma Tone Reflects On His First Beat Placement, Cites M.I.A. As A Dream Collaborator, & More For "On The Come Up" Trauma Tone formally introduces himself on HotNewHipHop’s “On The Come Up.” By Joshua Robinson January 11, 2023
Music Ladies First: Cheryl "Salt" James Talks Hip Hop's 50th & What She Wants To See From Future Femcees Exclusive: Rap royalty Cheryl "Salt" James from Salt-N-Pepa helped revolutionize women's voices in the culture. She spoke with us about women like Sparky Dee and MC Lyte who have always been supportive, and shared advice about not letting the industry become a trap. By Erika Marie August 08, 2023
Music Lakeyah Reveals Invaluable Advice From Nicki Minaj & Lists Her Top 5 Women In Hip-Hop Exclusive: Lakeyah wants to emphasize the quality of music over the numbers game. The "Want Em Hood" rapper talks samples, how Flo Milli "shocked" her, and Milwaukee's rap scene. By Aron A. September 19, 2023