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Music 10 Hip Hop Albums To Buy On Vinyl For Record Store Day Vinyl recommendations to celebrate Record Store Day 2017. By Trevor Smith April 22, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Boogie Down Productions Revisiting the best songs from KRS-One's innovative Bronx outfit Boogie Down Productions. By Danny Schwartz August 10, 2017
Original Content J.I.D Talks Meeting J. Cole & Signing With Dreamville "It was really like 'I fuck with your art'-type shit." By Trevor Smith March 08, 2017
Original Content The 5 Freshest Beats On Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Our favorite productions on Kendrick Lamar's latest masterpiece. By Angus Walker April 14, 2017
Profiles Meet Jon Bellion, The Co-Writer Of Eminem's "The Monster" HotNewHipHop talks with singer/songwriter Jon Bellion about getting writing credits on Eminem's single with Rihanna "The Monster," as well as the plans he has for his own music. By Rose Lilah November 04, 2013
Sports Drake Trolls LeBron James With New NOCTA Manor T-Shirt A new shirt spotted at Drake's NOCTA Manor takes another shot at LeBron James, continuing their increasingly public fallout. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Original Content Analyzing The Frank Ocean Business Model A master of artistry and marketing, we take a closer look at how Frank Ocean continues to mystify and remould the music industry. By Robert Blair July 01, 2019
Relationships The Weeknd's "Heartless" Seemingly References Selena Gomez & Bella Hadid Splits The Weeknd seemingly sings about his relationships with Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez on the new cut. By Alex Zidel November 27, 2019
Music Jeezy Has Sold His Tequila Avion Stake, Will Remain Involved With Brand Jeezy has cashed in his ownership stake in Tequila Avion. By Matt F January 17, 2018
Music Drake Reveals How Producer Elkan Made The "NOKIA" Beat In Behind The Scenes Clip Drake's Elkan-produced solo cut, "NOKIA," off of the PARTYNEXTDOOR collab LP "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," landed in the Billboard Hot 100's top 10. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Music Drake Likes Several Fan Theories That Spotify Is Hiding "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Album Drake supports what the fans are saying. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 16, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Has Alleged Footage Of Him Surface Following Transfer To Federal Alabama Prison YB is in a new "home" and potentially not for long. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2025