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Music The History Of Russell Simmons & Def Jam: How He & Rick Rubin Established Hip-Hop's First Powerhouse Label A prolific rise, to a highly controversial exit. By Demi Phillips June 30, 2023
Original Content Central Cee: Across The Pond Central Cee is making up for lost time after he blew up during a global lockdown. For HotNewHipHop’s November cover story, the “Doja” rapper reflects on his unique position as a frontrunner of the UK drill scene and experiencing another breakout moment across the Atlantic Ocean. By Aron A. November 16, 2022
Music Usher Announces 25th Anniversary Edition Of Iconic Album, "My Way" Usher is releasing an expanded version of his classic album, "My Way," in celebration of the project's 25th anniversary. By Cole Blake September 12, 2022
Music SWV Was Initially Named TLC, Says Group's Singer Coko Clemons She laughed as she revealed they got hit was a cease and desist "real fast." By Erika Marie July 20, 2021
Music Keyshia Cole Can't Get Mary J. Blige To Agree To A Collaboration Keyshia Cole said she's tried to get Mary J. Blige on a track, but her efforts over the years have failed. By Erika Marie May 06, 2020
Music Erykah Badu Shares Family Photo Of Andre 3000 & 20-Year-Old Son Seven Sirius Benjamin The happiest family you ever did see. By Chantilly Post June 20, 2018
Music "Rolling Stone" Names Biggie's "Ready To Die" The #1 Greatest Hip Hop Album Of All Time They dropped off their Top 200 list and "Ready to Die" takes the lead with Outkast and Jay-Z rounding out the Top 3. By Erika Marie June 07, 2022
Pop Culture Diddy To Receive BET Awards' 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Diddy is set to be honored at the 2022 BET Awards. By Quam Odunsi June 13, 2022
Music Young Thug Ratchets Up Album Excitement By Clearing Instagram Young Thug appears to be capitalizing on his alleged Playboi Carti feature by drawing attention to his own album. By Elias Andrews March 13, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Hilariously Addresses Questions About His New Album During Paris Fashion Week ASAP Rocky has been working on his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, "Don't Be Dumb," for years at this point. By Cole Blake March 12, 2025
Music Jay-Z's Attorney Shares Bombshell Audio Of Jane Doe Allegedly Admitting He Never Assaulted Her The latest update comes after Jane Doe dropped her sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy, last month. By Cole Blake March 12, 2025
Music Doja Cat Divides Fans With "Diamonds Are Forever" Cover During James Bond Oscars Tribute RAYE and LISA also joined Doja Cat for this James Bond Oscars segment, likely to promote their new single "Born Again." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2025