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Music Breaking Down Yasiin Bey's Most Influential Tracks Yasiin’s lyrics have rendered him one of the most astute rappers to hold a mic. By Demi Phillips January 22, 2024
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 Migos Ad-Libs Are An Eccentric Work Of Art The Migos ad-libs have become some of the most iconic, and possibly even best, in hip-hop history. By Michael Kawaida February 12, 2020
Music Trey Songz Explains Why He Didn't Sign Drake Back In 2007 Happy Ratchet Birthday Trey! By Devin Ch November 29, 2018
Music Cardi B's Sister Hennessy On Pregnancy Backlash: "She’s Happy & She’s Free" Hennessy Carolina defends her sister Cardi B amidst pregnancy backlash. By Alex Zidel April 18, 2018
Music Lil Uzi Vert Explains Why We Never See Him With Nicki Minaj Or 21 Savage Lil Uzi Vert is on good terms with both artists. By Alex Zidel November 29, 2019
Music Kendrick Lamar Covers Up "Hustle Like You Broke" Tattoo With Dope New Piece Kendrick Lamar covers up his forearm tat with something new. By Alex Zidel May 27, 2019
TV Regina King Says Janet Jackson Had "Chemistry" With Tupac During "Poetic Justice" Filming Janet and Pac may not have just been love interests in the movie. By Thomas Galindo February 06, 2022
Music Rich The Kid Officially Owns His Masters Rich The Kid has become the latest rapper to gain ownership of his masters, taking to Instagram to break the news. By Mitch Findlay November 16, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert's Most Influential Rappers List Will Surprise You Lil Uzi Vert's list may surprise you. By Alex Zidel February 12, 2021
Music Did Migos Really Almost Sign To Kanye West's Label? The rap group revealed the real details of almost signing to Ye's label. By Madusa S. June 13, 2021
Music Juicy J Says His "Best Friend" Logic Inspired His Iconic Producer Tag Juicy J says Logic helped him come up with his iconic producer tag. By Cole Blake December 12, 2020