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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
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
Original Content Rise & Grind: Kevo Muney Talks "Leave Some Day," His Church Roots & More Kevo Muney discusses "Leave Some Day," his Church roots, and the profound effect that his late grandmothers had on him as both a person and artist. By Joshua Robinson June 14, 2021
TV Ladies First: Mehgan James Refuses To Be The Mean Girl On "Basketball Wives Orlando" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIVEW: Mehgan James has returned to reality television as a veteran—but she's more than just unscripted TV. We spoke with her about "Basketball Wives Orlando," her hit podcast "The Hollywood Group Chat," her "Good Head" manifestation book, and much more. By Erika Marie October 25, 2023
Music Exclusive: Lucki Shares Writing Advice From Earl Sweatshirt & Explains Why He Doesn't Troll Anymore Lucki speaks on trolling, Future, and having so much room to grow. By Alex Zidel March 14, 2019
Original Content Logic Speaks On Being Biracial & Says He's Working With Hit-Boy On Debut Album Logic talks about being biracial and his upcoming debut album in an exclusive interview with HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2013
Original Content Gloss Up Details The Female Rap Scene In Memphis & “Don’t Play With Me” For “On The Come Up” Quality Control artist Gloss Up introduces herself for HotNewHipHop's "On The Come Up." By Joshua Robinson January 04, 2023
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 Trillian, Busta Rhymes’s Son, Prepares To Inherit The Throne: On NLE Choppa Collab, Lyrically Sparring With His Dad & The Significance Of Lil Wayne’s “10,000 Bars” Busta Rhymes' son Trillian opens up about his single "Show Me Your Love" ft. NLE Choppa, his aspirations as a CEO, and the pressure of carrying his father's legacy while forging his own path. By Aron A. March 07, 2025
Music Smiley Did What Needed To Be Done: The OVO Star On Sobriety Journey, Borrowing Drake's Maybach & Debut Album Plans Exclusive: Smiley shares a hilarious story about "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," discusses his new project & explains why Drake is "such a genuine guy." By Aron A. July 27, 2023
Original Content Fat Trel Explains The Meaning Of "Gleesh", Talks Artwork Controversy Fat Trel tals to HNHH in an exclusive interview, speaking on his "Gleesh" mixtape, the infamous cover art, and the future of his Slutty Boyz crew. By Trevor Smith May 02, 2014
Original Content Jaz-O Is The Originator: Reflections On Jay-Z, B.I.G, & Creating The Triplet Flow EXCLUSIVE: Jaz-O The Originator reflects on his story with no shortage of OG wisdom. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2019