Interviews

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Original Content Nappy Roots Reflect On "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" 20-Year Anniversary Nappy Roots' major label debut, "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" turns 20 years old today, and in celebration of the album's anniversary, HNHH landed an exclusive interview with Nappy Roots members Skinny Deville and Fish Scales. By Joshua Robinson February 26, 2022
Original Content Rich Homie Quan Discusses "Family & Mula" and How He's "Still Goin In," 10 Years Later Ahead of his 10-year anniversary show in Atlanta, Rich Homie Quan connected with HNHH to talk his classic early output and his fresh new start with "Family & Mula." By Joshua Robinson October 04, 2022
Music Rick Ross Talks Independence & Teases Forthcoming 12th Studio Album Rick Ross reveals that he'll be delivering his follow-up to "Richer Than I Ever Been" much sooner than expected. By Joshua Robinson May 23, 2022
Original Content Boslen Is Aiming For The Stars: On New Project "GONZO," Vancouver's Rap Scene & More Vancouver artist Boslen details the creative process behind "GONZO," and explains why Canadian artists shouldn’t feel complacent right now. By Aron A. July 09, 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
Original Content Ari Lennox Is Helping Keep Small Venues Alive While Anxiously Awaiting For Outside To Open EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ari Lennox speaks on her new partnership with Crown Royal. By Erika Marie September 09, 2020
Original Content Pink Sweat$ Has Pop Star Dreams & The Vision To Go With It EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Pink Sweat$ breaks down his success and his new EP, "The Prelude," while also diving into pop music's lack of diversity. By Rose Lilah July 17, 2020
Original Content Who Is SMILEZ? Yellow-Wearing Artist On 6ix9ine Friendship, Name Change & More EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SMILEZ, formerly known as Jack Bruno, introduces himself to the world following his high-profile feature on Tekashi 6ix9ine's new album "TattleTales." By Alex Zidel September 11, 2020
Original Content Baby Tate Reflects On Early 6lack Co-Sign, Staying Off The Internet & More In "On The Come Up" Baby Tate joins HotNewHipHop for the latest "On The Come Up" episode where she discusses her musical beginnings, future aspirations, and the pressures of coming from Atlanta. By Hayley Hynes December 01, 2022
Music Rakim Is Taking The "Lid Off Hip Hop" With Sprite For The Culture's 50th Exclusive Interview: Hip Hop icon and legendary lyricist Rakim is celebrating 50 years of the culture & kicking off Black Music Month in style. By Erika Marie June 01, 2023
Interviews Rick Ross Will Jump In Meek Mill/Drake Beef If Necessary Rick Ross says that if it comes to it, "Renzel gon' jump off the porch on your ass." By Rose Lilah August 26, 2016
Interviews PartyNextDoor On Kehlani: "I Regret How It Went Down" PartyNextDoor speaks on the situation with Kehlani, helping to write "Work" for Rihanna and more. By Rose Lilah August 16, 2016