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Interviews Frank Ocean Says He Sold "A Lot Of Cocaine And Crack" In School Frank Ocean says he was a thug in high school. By Rose Lilah September 17, 2013
Interviews The Game Talks Favorite Cartoons & What His Kids Have Taught Him Game spoke to HotNewHipHop about his favorite cartoons growing up, as well as opening up about what he had learned from his children. By Trevor Smith July 15, 2013
Interviews Post Malone Reveals Tentative Debut Album Title, Drops In August Post Malone reveals some information on his debut album. By Rose Lilah July 20, 2016
Life Gucci Mane Says He Signed Young Thug Before Hearing His Music Gucci handed the rapper $25,000 upon meeting him. By Trevor Smith October 03, 2016
Profiles Meet SaveMoney's Joey Purp: A Bracing New Presence In Chicago Rap Joey Purp talks Save Money, bridging divides in Chicago rap, and his long-awaited new project "iiiDrops." By Angus Walker June 14, 2016
Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Reflects On Portland Studio Fire, Rebuilding, & Dream Collabs After Portland’s Burn Money Studios burned down, iLoveMakonnen reflects on his Makoregon503 art, and how he continues creating despite setbacks. By Erika Marie October 03, 2025
Music AZ Chike Talks Kendrick Lamar “peekaboo,” Getting Roasted By ScHoolboy Q & West Coast Unity After delivering back-to-back standout verses on ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" and Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX," AZ Chike has solidified himself as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting rap voices. He shares a hilarious story about the now-famous group photo from Kendrick’s The Pop Out, his initial fear of signing a record deal, and gaining support of West Coast legends. By Aron A. March 27, 2025
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 Sid Sriram’s Kaleidoscopic Vision: How "Sidharth" Became A Declaration Of Identity & Self Exclusive: With “Sidharth,” Sid Sriram plants a flag for South Asian talent across the world. Having gained his footing in South Indian cinema, he signed with Def Jam for his first English-speaking record that comprehensively captures his musical identity, blending his roots as a Carnatic musician with elements of R&B, indie rock, and electronic. By Aron A. September 25, 2023
Music Rob49 On Birdman Passing The Torch & Names His Top 5 NOLA Rappers Of All Time EXCLUSIVE: Rob49 reflects on Birdman's faith in his talents, explains the misconception of New Orleans rap and lists Lil Wayne and Soulja Slim among his favorite NOLA rappers of all time. By Aron A. June 22, 2023
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