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Music Westside Gunn’s Pledge To The Culture From East Side Buffalo to the world, Westside Gunn feels the weight of his responsibilities. Yet, he’s never been more confident in his position. In the latest HotNewHipHop Cover Story, Westside Gunn dissects his final album, “And Then You Pray For Me" and subsequent plans, as well as his duty to bridge the generational gap. By Aron A. November 29, 2023
Music PNB Rock Laid To Rest During Traditional Muslim Funeral Service In Philadelphia PNB Rock's funeral service took place on Wednesday. By Aron A. September 22, 2022
Original Content Top 5 Rapper Freestyles From Adin Ross' Twitch Stream Adin Ross has had some pretty incredible moments with artists on his stream. By Alexander Cole January 31, 2022
Music Freddie Gibbs Debuts As Cross-Eyed Cousin Buddy In "Power Book IV" Freddie Gibbs earns praise for his role as Cousin Buddy in the latest episode of "Power Book IV: Force." By Aron A. March 21, 2022
Music NBA Youngboy Reactivates Instagram Account Ahead Of "The Last Slimeto" Following a break from social media, NBA Youngboy's official Instagram page is back. By Aron A. August 04, 2022
Original Content What Is Boom Bap? A Defining Sound Of Hip Hop Boom Bap: The rhythmic heartbeat of hip-hop culture, blending punchy beats and raw lyricism, igniting a timeless groove that resonates across generations. By Jake Skudder May 25, 2023
TV The Best Rap Cameos On "The Simpsons" Celebrity cameos have been intrinsic to the show's cultural relevance. Here are the best cameos from rappers on "The Simpsons." By Mike Fugere May 23, 2023
Pop Culture Casino Jizzle Shot & Killed; Hip-Hop Artist Dead At 27 Casino Jizzle had a new album coming out. By Jake Lyda July 06, 2023
Music Chicago Rapper Edai Reportedly Shot & Killed Edai helped bring the Chi-Town drill scene to life. By Karlton Jahmal August 01, 2021
Music Mulatto Accused Of Colorism After Calling Brown-Skinned Friend An "Orangutan" She was joking with her best friend, but people took to social media to share that they didn't believe her remarks were funny. By Erika Marie September 16, 2020
Original Content The Sustained Cultural Significance Of "The Boondocks" “Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.” By Luke Hinz May 09, 2019
Music Love & Hip Hop Hollywood's Teairra Marí Sex Tape Leaks Teairra Marí is the latest of victim of "the Fappening" iCloud leaks. By Devin Ch May 09, 2018