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Original Content What The Kendrick/Macklemore Debate Means For Hip-Hop There has been a lot of discourse about the Grammy upset, where Macklemore swept up in the Rap categories in favor of Kendrick Lamar's heralded album. But what does this mean in the larger picture? Does it even matter or does it matter all too much? By hnhh February 04, 2014
Original Content Lecrae Says He'd Love To See More Substance In Hip Hop And Responds To Critics Breaking new ground as a Hip Hop artist in the mainstream, HotNewHipHop chopped it up with Lecrae to find out just what makes him stand out in today's rap culture. In an era where records sales are hard to come by, Lecrae shares his thoughts on success, substance, his collaborations and his critics. By Jen DeLeon November 12, 2013
Original Content Curren$y Explains How His Native City Is New Orleans But He Reps Chicago With His New Era Cap Curren$y talks to New Era about how he wears his allegiance for the brand's new MLB campaign. By Rose Lilah September 04, 2013
Original Content Nipsey Hussle Explains How "Crenshaw" Came Together, Why He's Dropping It Before "Victory Lap" Nipsey Hussle talks to HotNewHipHop in an exclusive interview, explaining how the "Crenshaw" mixtape happened, and when we can expect the much-delayed "Victory Lap." By Rose Lilah October 08, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: April 15-21 Staff picks for the week of April 15th-21st By Trevor Smith April 23, 2013
Reviews Review: Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" With the release of his sophomore album, Pittsburgh native Mac Miller goes up against some of hip-hop's heavyweights to shatter the public perception and prove that he is a talented lyricist. By Iva Anthony June 19, 2013
Reviews Review: Tech N9ne's "Something Else" After more than 20 years in the rap game, Tech N9ne proves that there's no slowing him down with his thirteenth album "Something Else." By Iva Anthony August 05, 2013
Original Content HNHH's Best Album Covers of 2012 HNHH presents the best album covers of 2012. By Nairi December 26, 2012
Songs It's Yo Birthday: Big Boi's Top Solo Tracks Big Boi, one half of the legendary Outkast duo, turns 38 today, and HNHH takes a look at his best solo work. By Dhruva Balram deleted February 01, 2013
Original Content Bow Wow Neglects To Tell Child Support Judge About BET Deal, Says He Makes $4,000/Month Bow Wow leaves out some crucial financial information in court on Monday when determining how much he'll pay in child support. By Rose Lilah October 02, 2012
Sneakers Guide To Summer Slides For 2023 These slides will be perfect for the summer weather. By Alexander Cole May 31, 2023
Pop Culture Lance Reddick Movies & TV Shows, Ranked We're celebrating the life and career of the late industry icon. By Victor Omega April 14, 2023