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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
Music Sexyy Red Gushes About Working With Drake On His New Album Trilogy Sexyy Red and Drake collaborated on the "MAID OF HONOUR" track "Cheetah Print" and on the "HABIBTI" cut "Hurrr Nor Thurr." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 22, 2026
Music Diddy's Prison Release Date Pushed Back Following Fight That Landed Him In Solitary Diddy had received some good news last week concerning his prison release date, but the news has actually gotten worse for him. By Alexander Cole August 05, 2026
Music Carmen Bryan Sues N.O.R.E. For Sexual Assault Carmen Bryan filed a 20-page complain in New York on Wednesday detailing an alleged 1999 incident involving N.O.R.E. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Trippie Redd Expresses Deep Regret Over 6ix9ine Collaboration Trippie Redd and 6ix9ine have been beefing for a close to a decade now, which has led to scrutiny over their hit song, "Poles 1469." By Alexander Cole August 31, 2026
Music Stevie Wonder Breaks His Silence On Joke That He Can See Stevie Wonder recently provided piano and spoken word on the highly anticipated new Clipse album, "Let God Sort Em Out." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 14, 2025
Music Diddy Indicted on Sex Trafficking & Racketeering Charges: Key Takeaways From His Indictment Diddy's bail was denied a second time. Here's everything you need to know about his indictment. By Axl Banks September 18, 2024
Music Videos Janelle Monae Cools Off With Sultry Style In "Water Slide" Music Video Amid a scantily-clad group of friends, the creative soaks in the sun on an idyllic pool day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 07, 2023
Music Mariah The Scientist Admits She Felt "Bullied" At The Beginning Of Her Tour According to Mariah The Scientist, touring took some serious getting used to. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2024
Music "A Hip Hop Story": Rap Legends Get Spoofed In Affion Crockett's Upcoming Movie The trailer includes spoofs of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and more. By Axl Banks February 01, 2024
Music Quavo & Takeoff Speak On Migos Split: “Sometimes Sh** Don’t Work Out” “We don't know all the answers." By Lamar Banks October 04, 2022
Music Chris Brown’s Cancelled AMA Performance Explained Celebrities rallied for the AMAs to explain why they cancelled Chris Brown’s performance. By Lamar Banks November 21, 2022