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Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026
Relationships Blueface Excitedly Reveals The Gender Of His Child With Nevaeh Blueface announced about a week ago that Nevaeh was pregnant with much excitement and now, they know the gender of their baby to be. By Zachary Horvath March 02, 2026
Music Vybz Kartel’s Road To The Freedom Street Concert: The Dancehall Legend Teases “Taylor Swift-Level” Homecoming Performance, Drake & Cardi B Influence & His Legacy INTERVIEW: Vybz Kartel has remained one of the most prolific artists of our time, even during his incarceration. The "Fever" artist details his upcoming performance at the Jamaica National Stadium (including two secret high-profile guests), his first time hearing Skillibeng, current musical inspiration, and why Lil Wayne is the greatest lyricist in his books. By Aron A. December 27, 2024
Music Dave Blunts Ditches Iconic Purple Tracksuit In Effort To "Better" His Health The rapper is starting a new era. By Elias Andrews December 24, 2024
Music YFN Lucci To Be Released From Prison This Month Loren Lorosa recently provided an update on YFN Lucci. By Caroline Fisher January 12, 2025
Music Sosamann's Human Trafficking Case Is Dismissed & He Has A Message To Those Who Thought He Was "#Done" The rapper leaves court with a message to all those who thought he was done for. By hnhh June 07, 2019
Music EBK Jaaybo Reportedly Arrested On Drug And Ammunition Charges A Month After Release EBK Jaaybo also allegedly drove without a license and violated the terms of his probation. His next court date is set for Friday, March 7. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025
Sports Cam’ron Gives Angel Reese Advice After Learning WNBA Salary Doesn’t Cover Her Rent Recently, Angel Reese sparked a debate with her comments about her WNBA salary. By Caroline Fisher October 23, 2024
Music Diddy Faces More Obstacles In His Bid For Bail Thanks To Scathing Filing From Prosecutors Diddy continues to face major pushback in court. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2024
Music G-Funk Legend DJ Quik's Best Hits Great DJ Quik songs are in no short supply, but here are seven tracks from the G-Funk legend that are timeless. By Mike Fugere June 12, 2023
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018
Original Content Bow Wow Songs: His Best Hits We can't act like Bow Wow isn't an important rapper to Hip Hop. What other kid rapper blew up like him? By Brandon Simmons April 20, 2023