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Music A Guide Through Houston’s Rap Scene With Paul Wall: On “The Great Wall," That Mexican O.T & Metro Boomin Collaboration From Rap-A-Lot and Street Military to Megan Thee Stallion and Don Toliver, Paul Wall traces the roots of Houston’s vibrant sound and looks forward to its evolution. The People’s Champ tells HotNewHipHop why Trump’s presidency impeded the release of “The Great Wall,” how That Mexican O.T. made him rerecord his verse, and why working with Metro Boomin reminds him of his days on Swishahouse. By Aron A. January 18, 2024
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021
Music Big Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop 30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some." By Aron A. April 08, 2024
Streetwear Dapper Dan Talks Mike Tyson Fight In His Store, Getting Raided In The '90s Because Of Fendi & More Ahead of the launch of the limited edition Dapper Dan x Pepsi Football Watching Capsule Collection, we spoke to the father of logo-mania about the infamous Mike Tyson fight, Michael K. Williams, and so much more. By Aron A. September 14, 2021
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 Nechie Just Wants To Make A Hit: Meet Gunna's Childhood Friend EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Atlanta rapper Nechie speaks on his new project "Shady Baby", growing up with Gunna, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and more. By Alex Zidel January 29, 2021
Original Content Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Turns 10: A Conversation With Anthony Kilhoffer Engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer reflects on the secretive Hawaii sessions, Wu-Tang's influence, and why Kanye West's magnum opus is an undeniable classic 10-years later. By Aron A. November 22, 2020
Music Vybz Kartel’s Road To The Freedom Street Concert: The Dancehall Legend Teases “Taylor Swift-Level” Homecoming Performance, Drake & Cardi B Influence & His Legacy INTERVIEW: Vybz Kartel has remained one of the most prolific artists of our time, even during his incarceration. The "Fever" artist details his upcoming performance at the Jamaica National Stadium (including two secret high-profile guests), his first time hearing Skillibeng, current musical inspiration, and why Lil Wayne is the greatest lyricist in his books. By Aron A. December 27, 2024
Original Content Fifty Grand Is The Trans Artist Making All The Experimental Soundcloud Jams You Love INTERVIEW: Fifty Grand discusses his transition and the most difficult part about being trans in today's music industry. By Rose Lilah June 25, 2019
Interviews ASAP Ferg Speaks On His Uncle "Psycho" & Working At Ben & Jerry's ASAP Ferg chops it up about his new album "Always Strive and Prosper" and specific songs on it. By Rose Lilah June 02, 2016
Interviews G Herbo Reveals He Quit Lean, Details Smoking A Zip A Day On "How To Roll" G Herbo is the latest rapper to sit down with us and roll up. By Rose Lilah September 21, 2017
Interviews ScHoolboy Q Speaks On Origin Of Name & Pill Addiction Shoolboy Q explained where his rap name came from, recalled his experiences with addiction, and broke down the themes and sequencing of his albums on NPR. By Trevor Smith February 27, 2014