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Original Content Top 15 Most Disturbing Hip-Hop Songs Take a look at some of the most twisted, horrific and cringeworthy moments in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2017
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Politics Is Pharrell Apolitical, Tone-Deaf Or Spineless? Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity. By Aron A. November 27, 2025
Sneakers 5 Best Air Jordan 4 Collabs That Rival The Undefeated Air Jordan 4 The Air Jordan 4 collaborations that rival the iconic Undefeated AJ4 that brought impact and influence to sneaker culture. By Ben Atkinson August 24, 2025
Original Content Larry June's Top Streamed Songs Larry June's top songs on streaming services are ranked, listed and compiled. By Paul Barnes March 31, 2023
Original Content Gloss Up Details The Female Rap Scene In Memphis & “Don’t Play With Me” For “On The Come Up” Quality Control artist Gloss Up introduces herself for HotNewHipHop's "On The Come Up." By Joshua Robinson January 04, 2023
Pop Culture Cardi B & Akbar V's Explosive Feud: Everything You Need To Know After Bardi shared a clip from Akbar's previously leaked sex tape, Offset was somehow dragged into all the drama. By Hayley Hynes September 27, 2022
Original Content Bas Unpacks His New Album, Dreamville Dynamics, Higher Callings & Much More In this new exclusive interview, the MC speaks on his brand-new album, "We Only Talk About Real S**t When We're F***ed Up," and how balance in his life is key to his growth and fulfillment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 15, 2023
Sneakers Ranking Every Single Nike x LeBron James Signature Sneaker Find out which models we think are the best and the worst. By Alexander Cole December 07, 2019
Original Content Why 50 Cent Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time With an essential hip-hop classic under his belt, 50 Cent's impact on the game is undeniable. Is it time to start including Curtis Jackson in the GOAT conversation? By Mitch Findlay March 28, 2018
Original Content Top 25 Best Meek Mill Songs Of All Time The essential playlist from the venerable Philly rapper's sprawling catalog. #FreeMeek. By Harrison Tenpas November 10, 2017
Original Content 10 Crazy Cartoon Chains These rappers paid homage to their favorite cartoon characters by way of some iced-out chains. By Mike Harris November 17, 2017