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Music Westside Gunn’s Pledge To The Culture From East Side Buffalo to the world, Westside Gunn feels the weight of his responsibilities. Yet, he’s never been more confident in his position. In the latest HotNewHipHop Cover Story, Westside Gunn dissects his final album, “And Then You Pray For Me" and subsequent plans, as well as his duty to bridge the generational gap. By Aron A. November 29, 2023
Original Content QC's Co-Founder Coach K Has Plans To Preserve The Culture On All Fronts INTERVIEW: Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee has taken on a duty to keep the culture alive. By Aron A. November 11, 2019
Interviews J. Cole Talks Being Part Of Dave Chappelle's Block Party & Competing With Kanye West Cole recently answered questions from fans via Reddit. By hnhh June 23, 2013
Profiles Behind The Beat: Southside Southside of 808 Mafia recently received three production credits on Future and Drake's "What A Time To Be Alive." Now we go Behind the Beat with him, as he discusses getting his start as a producer, blowing up with Waka Flocka Flame and crafting Future's "DS2." By Patrick Lyons September 23, 2015
Music Ice Cube Opens Up About His New Album “Man Down,” Legacy, And The Future Of West Coast Hip-Hop For Day one of HotNewHipHop's 12 Days Of Christmas special, we spoke to the legendary Ice Cube about his new album, and the impact he has left on West Coast rap. By Tallie Spencer December 14, 2024
Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!). By Erika Marie April 17, 2023
Original Content JoJo Opens Up About Dealing With Anxiety, The R&B Renaissance & Her Fave Music Of The Year For our "12 Days of Christmas" interviews, we speak with JoJo to discuss just how far she's come since her initial rise to fame in the early 2000s. By Hayley Hynes December 15, 2021
Original Content Westside Boogie Confirms New Album Is Ready, Talks Smino Collab Album, Eminem & More Westside Boogie chops it up with us for an exclusive interview about the long-awaited new album (it's around the corner), the Smino collab album, why signing to Eminem was the right choice and more. By Rose Lilah December 03, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pressa Speaks On Coi Leray "Attachments" Remix, The Loss Of Houdini & More Toronto's Pressa joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he reveals why he chose Coi Leray over Pooh Shiesty for the "Attachments" remix, his love for "Snowfall" and the legacy of the late Houdini. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
Music Elton John Calls A Tribe Called Quest "The Seminal Hip Hop Band Of All Time" The singer interviewed the rapper for his radio show. By Erika Marie March 21, 2019
Original Content Snoop Dogg On Mt. Westmore, Making Classics With Dr. Dre, & Hip-Hop's Best Business Minds Snoop Dogg opens up about reuniting with Dr. Dre, breaking new ground with Mt. Westmore, and his latest entrepreneurial endeavor with Martha Stewart. By Mitch Findlay May 12, 2021
Music Jay Worthy, L.A.’s Funk Pusher: On Working With DāM Funk On "Magic Hour," Kendrick Lamar & Bringing Kai Cenat To Compton With the spotlight back on Los Angeles, Jay Worthy and DāM Funk's "Magic Hour" feels like an excellent exploration of the roots of West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper talks about the state of West Coast hip-hop after "Not Like Us," Meet The Whoops and giving back to his community. By Aron A. August 01, 2024