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Jake Skudder October 18, 2023 Music Delve into the soulful world of Eric Benét, whose musical journey has been marked by critically acclaimed albums.
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Rain Adams February 28, 2024 Original Content Central Cee is making up for lost time after he blew up during a global lockdown. For HotNewHipHop’s November cover story, the “Doja” rapper reflects on his unique position as a frontrunner of the UK drill scene and experiencing another breakout moment across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Aron A. November 16, 2022 Original Content Drake & Kendrick shaped a generation of Hip Hop, each pushing the genre in radically different directions.
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Erika Marie July 20, 2025 Music The life of Krayzie Bone unfolds like an epic rap odyssey, from Cleveland roots to a massive net worth in 2024.
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Jake Skudder January 26, 2024 Profiles We talk with duo Nez & Rio about their production on A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated "Pretty Flacko 2," among other things.
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Rose Lilah November 11, 2014 Music Not everyone’s buying the claims that Sy’s behind the track.
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Demi Phillips April 25, 2024 Music Adin Ross went off on Doechii during a recent livestream, labeling her “an entitled, unintelligent piece of sh*t.”
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Cole Blake May 14, 2025 Streetwear The Bronx baddie was a popular choice amongst fans for a Halloween costume again this year.
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Hayley Hynes October 29, 2023 Pop Culture Production is underway on Wrong Number, giving Kid Cudi another major film role as he builds out his film career.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Ice Cube takes a moment to reflect on the Up In Smoke tour, where a young Eminem was holding it down as an opener.
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Mitch Findlay September 14, 2021 Original Content We can't act like Bow Wow isn't an important rapper to Hip Hop. What other kid rapper blew up like him?
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Brandon Simmons April 20, 2023