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News MC Lyte, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & More Receive Awards At Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball [Update: Live Stream Of President Obama's Inauguration Added] Rappers and celebrities alike came out to celebrate Barack Obama's presidency as well as hip-hop at an event originally created by Russell Simmons, the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball. By Rose Lilah January 21, 2013 326 Views
Original Content The Evolution Of Trap Wiz We examine how strains of trap music began trickling into Wiz Khalifa's chill stoner tracks. By Patrick Lyons November 09, 2015 328 Views
News Petey Pablo Says Arrest Was A Mistake <blockquote> <p>Petey Pablo ran into some legal trouble this past weekend after he was arrested  at North Carolina's Raleigh Durham Airport for carrying a Smith & Wesson pistol in his carry-on luggage. Pablo was arrested with the handgun on Saturday, Sept. 11, nine years after the terrorist attacks on America. But after posting $50,000 bond, Pablo, born Moses Barrett III, claims that the gun wasn't actually his, nor that it was a publicity stunt to promote his new music. Pablo says he was simply protecting a friend from doing something stupid.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 14, 2010 325 Views
Profiles Meet WELL$: Rising Rapper From North Carolina HotNewHipHop spoke to new face WELL$ about his official debut, "MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher", North Carolina, taking his time to perfect his craft and much more. By Rose Lilah May 12, 2014 326 Views
Sports Roger Goodell Receives Three-Year Extension From NFL Owners Goodell will lead the NFL until Spring 2027. By Ben Mock October 18, 2023 327 Views
News Noah "40" Shebib Talks About Working With Drake & His Sound <p>Noah "40" Shebib, the man behind Drake's sound, also sat down with <em>GQ</em> for a Q&A on how he developped his unique sound and working with Drake.</p> <p>On How He Connected With Drake:</p> By Rose Lilah November 11, 2011 326 Views
News Dallas Police Respond To Nicki Minaj W/ Official Report <p>    Young Money star Nicki Minaj may have to eat her own words as the Dallas police department has decided to release a report describing an altercation she had earlier this week.<br /> <br /> New details on what took place at Dallas' Hotel Palomar have landed online.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah July 14, 2011 324 Views
News Justin Timberlake No Longer Interested In Working With Jay-Z <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">After Jay-Z passed on a collaboration with Justin Timberlake for his "FutureSex/LoveSounds” album the singer says he's no longer interested in a collab.</p> <p>Those looking forward to a possible <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.987/title.jay-z-the-end-or-the-beginning">Jay-Z</a> and Justin Timberlake collaboration may not want to hold their breaths because it looks like the two musicians will probably never record a song together.</p> By Rose Lilah June 16, 2011 324 Views
Interviews Fabolous Talks Inspiration & "New School" Artists Fabolous spoke with HNHH about artists who have inspired him, as well as new school rappers he respects. By Trevor Smith June 21, 2013 328 Views
Sports Patriots-Steelers Teases Historically Low Over/Under Oddmakers set the total to bet against at just 30 points. By Ben Mock December 07, 2023 327 Views
Sneakers Official Images Of The Chase B x Travis Scott Jumpman Jack The Chase B x Travis Scott Jordan Jumpman Jack receives official images, highlighting a glow in the dark design and the upcoming release. By Ben Atkinson November 27, 2025 332 Views
News Wale Talks About Taking Creative Risks On Third LP Wale talks about a return to form for his third solo LP and that he will be experimenting with his sound which will be reminiscent of his earlier work. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2012 326 Views