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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
TV Nicki Minaj Says JAY-Z Bringing Out Michael Jackson Was Her 1st Concert Experience Nicki Minaj had a legendary first concert experience. By Cole Blake January 17, 2024
Music Drake Becomes First Artist To Hit 100 Billion Streams On Spotify Drake has made Spotify history. By Cole Blake June 18, 2024
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About HoodyBaby Get to know the Lil Wayne and Chris Brown affiliate whose musical identity can't be contained to one pseudonym. By Trevor Smith April 05, 2017
Music Jaden Smith & Justin Bieber's Hug At Coachella Sparks Intimacy Debate Another excuse for casual homophobia to run rampant... By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 14, 2024
Music Sean Paul Calls For Help After Hurricane Melissa Destroys Parts Of Jamaica Sean Paul will personally match every dollar donated to Food for the Poor Jamaica, up to $50,000. By Tallie Spencer October 30, 2025
Music Diddy Remains Optimistic As He Delivers Powerful Message To Family After Acquittal Hearing Diddy's mother Janice Combs and six of his children appeared in court today to support him as his sentencing approaches. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music Tia Kemp Mocks Young Thug's Leaked Jail Calls In Viral Hotel Tour Young Thug has been facing tons of backlash on social media in recent weeks as more and more of his jail calls have surfaced online. By Cole Blake September 10, 2025
Music Mariah Carey Receives Storied Video Vanguard Award And Performs Medley Of Hits At VMAs Mariah Carey was celebrated like the true icon she is at the VMAs and reciprocated by putting on a stunning performance to boot. By Zachary Horvath September 08, 2025
Music Tyrese Clowned After Admitting Mary J. Blige Refused To Collaborate With Him Tyrese says he was working like a "mad scientist" in the studio to make the perfect songs for Mary J. Blige. By Cole Blake September 02, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Reveals He Was Smoking 15 Blunts Per Day Before Checking Into Rehab Kid Cudi continues to bravely divulge on his past struggles since the release of his tell-all memoir which released on August 5. By Zachary Horvath August 29, 2025
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Admits Feds Seized Guns & Drugs During Lengthy Raid On His Florida Mansion Tekashi 6ix9ine says he hasn't participated in any criminal activity and that the raid was a probation check. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025