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Original Content 12 Of The Most Brutal Diss Bars In Hip-Hop History With "The Story Of Adidon" still causing a ruckus, catch up on some of the most savage bars in hip-hop. By Mitch Findlay May 31, 2018
Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
Original Content The Best Spotify Playlists For Every Occasion Music for every moment, and every emotion, all sourced within different Spotify playlists. By Karlton Jahmal April 19, 2018
Original Content The 10 Best Nina Simone Samples In Hip Hop Listen to these 10 cuts featuring Nina Simone, one of the most sampleable vocalists of all time. By Danny Schwartz July 06, 2015
Original Content Sadboys: The Saddest Rappers & Their Saddest Songs In honor of the Sad Boys movement, we look through the back catalog of real hip-hop to determine who were the original tragic figures in hip-hop and what were their saddest songs. By hnhh September 09, 2014
Original Content Bizzy Crook Speaks On Hitting Studio With Mannie Fresh & Lloyd, "No Hard Feelings" Mixtape Bizzy Crook speaks to HotNewHipHop about being on Kid Ink's "My Own Lane" tour, his upcoming mixtape, studio sessions with Mannie Fresh and Lloyd, and much more. By Rose Lilah April 23, 2014
Original Content Lil Bibby Discusses Upcoming EP "The Book", Buying A House In Chicago & More Lil Bibby talks to HotNewHipHop about his forthcoming EP "The Book", whether or not he'll move out of Chicago, if he'll ever drop the 'Lil' from his name and plenty more. By Rose Lilah April 07, 2014
Original Content WEED TALK With Smoke DZA: Blunts Vs. Papers, Favorite Strain, Being The "KushedGod" & More HotNewHipHop chops it up with Smoke DZA for an exclusive interview about his favorite subject - weed. By Rose Lilah August 12, 2013
Original Content Remembering D’Angelo: A Quiet Giant Of Neo-Soul And R&B D’Angelo disrupted the rhythm of R&B. His debut wasn’t designed to meet industry standards or match radio-friendly Pop trends. By Erika Marie October 15, 2025
Profiles Behind The Beat: Young Chop By Danny Schwartz November 18, 2015
Pop Culture Why Did SZA Pick Her Name? See how the award-winning hitmaker came up with her unforgettable—and Wu-inspired—moniker. By Victoria Ifeolu April 24, 2023
Original Content Darryl McDaniels Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legend Explore Darryl McDaniels and his net worth in 2024, as he built his fortune with Run-DMC, comic books, acting, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 11, 2024