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Music SZA Opens Up About Her Body Transformation: 190 Lbs & Over-Sized T-Shirts The artist reveals the reasons behind the changes. By Zaynab October 09, 2018
Original Content What Happened To Gym Class Heroes? We're looking at how Gym Class Heroes seemingly disappeared as quickly as they blew up off of hit single "Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America." By Caleb Hardy May 26, 2023
Music Chelsea Cotton, Metro Boomin's Girlfriend, Reignites Drake Beef With "Nokia"-Driven Instagram Post Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That" sparked the instantly classic beef between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 19, 2025
Music El DeBarge Net Worth 2024: What Is The R&B Icon Worth? Dive into the captivating journey of El DeBarge, the soulful voice behind the hits of the 80s, and his enduring legacy in music. By Rain Adams February 14, 2024
Music Anthony Fantano Apologizes For Past Use Of Slurs After Alarming Clips Resurface Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop posted a video apologizing for old clips that paint the YouTuber in a dubious light. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music SZA Recalls How She And LUCKI Used To Live Together While Congratulating His Rise While SZA and LUCKI are quite distinct artistically, they occupy similarly beloved and all-encompassing spaces in their fields. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Diddy’s Alleged Sex Worker “The Punisher” Opens Up About Penis Implant Sharay Hayes, otherwise known as "The Punisher," testified in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial last month. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025
Music Fat Joe's Business Partner Sentenced To Prison Time For Defrauding Customers: Report Scott Spina has been sentenced to a 35 months prison term. By Aron A. July 24, 2018
Numbers NBA YoungBoy Passes J. Cole & Future In Total Platinum & Gold Certifications At only 22-years-old, NBA YoungBoy already has more RIAA certifications than future Hall-of-Fame rappers J. Cole and Future. By Alex Zidel February 09, 2022
Original Content The Top 50 Best Female Rap Albums Of All-Time HotNewHipHop has officially ranked the top 50 best female rap albums of all-time, with legendary names all throughout the list. By HNHH Staff September 03, 2025
Music Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh Are Hip-Hop's Joe Montana & Jerry Rice: On "Stabbed & Shot 2," Drake Collab & Favorite Styles P & Jadakiss Verses 38 Spesh and Benny The Butcher detail the making of "Stabbed & Shot 2," receiving their flowers, and earning respect outside of hip-hop. By Aron A. October 22, 2024
Music Joe Budden Issues Scathing Response To Oschino: “You Goober Head Bastard” Joe Budden issues a response to Oschino. By Aron A. June 22, 2026