Interviews

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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 Big Moochie Grape's First Day Out: On His Release, Young Dolph & PRE's Reign EXCLUSIVE: Big Moochie Grape opens up to HotNewHipHop in his first interview since being released from jail. By Aron A. January 24, 2024
Interviews Chief Keef's Manager Speaks On Rapper's Situation Chief Keef's manager, Dro Manuel, recently discussed his clients legal problems and says his sentencing is a wake-up call for Chief Keef. By Rose Lilah February 01, 2013
Interviews Dej Loaf Talks "No Fear," Her Evolving Style & More Dej Loaf has "no fear" when it comes to her style. By Mitch Findlay September 12, 2017
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 August Alsina Says He's Cool With Trey Songz, Talks 106 & Park Incident August Alsina speaks on his feud with Trey Songz, as well as his appearance on 106 & Park where he refused to discuss the beef. By Trevor Smith May 08, 2014
Interviews Lil Wayne Recalls Prison Experiences & Dropping Out Of High School With Katie Couric Lil Wayne shares the story of when his mother pulled him out of school, and reveals the realities of having a celebrity status in prison. By Trevor Smith September 07, 2013
Original Content DaniLeigh Talks About Putting Her Personal Life Into Her Music & Misconceptions About Her On Day 6 of our "12 Days of Christmas," we talk with DaniLeigh. The Def Jam artist sat down with us to talk about creating "MOVIE" during a pandemic, marching for BLM, and maintaining her privacy in a world where everyone has formed an opinion about her personal life. By Erika Marie December 18, 2020
Interviews 50 Cent Explains What Happened With G-Unit Crew Members 50 Cent sat down for an hour-long conversation with Hot 97 about the falling apart of G-Unit, and explained why the individual members didn't get the same amount of fame as he did. By Rose Lilah April 16, 2014
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
Music Homeboy Sandman Dishes On Artistic Growth, Lyricism & The State Of The Culture The Queens wordsmith just released his new project "I Can't Sell These Either," and as you'll read, his mind isn't something to be sold out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2023
Original Content Zaytoven Explains How Dr. Dre & Master P Inspired His Production, Dives Into DJ Quik & MC Eiht's Beef Zaytoven sits down with HNHH for another in-depth interview on his roots in producing, his early influences from Master P to Dr. Dre, and where he sees the future of the culture heading. By Aron A. February 12, 2021