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Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Original Content Who Is Money Man? Everything To Know About The "24" Rapper The prolific MC is seeing his hard work pay off as he reaches mainstream success. By Isaiah Cane October 14, 2020
Original Content Who Is Foogiano? Everything To Know We break down the facts to know about the rising 1017 rapper Foogiano. By Alycia Williams April 15, 2021
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Original Content 21 Rappers That Were Influenced By Nas' "Illmatic" A peak into the endless influence of Nas' "Illmatic." By Chris Tart April 19, 2015
Original Content The Best Food-Related Rap Lyrics Of All Time The thirteen best food bars ever rapped. By Chris Tart August 20, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Lil Uzi Vert Tracks An introduction to Lil Uzi Vert. By Chris Tart November 15, 2015
Original Content A-Trak, Black Milk & More Remember J Dilla On His Birthday HotNewHipHop remembers the life and legacy of J Dilla. By Layne Weiss February 07, 2015
Original Content A Look At The Life Of Notorious B.I.G. Today we take a look back on the life of Christopher George Latore Wallace aka Biggie Smalls, on what would have been his 42nd birthday. By Nikita Rathod May 21, 2014
Original Content Game Changers: Kanye West Edition Game Changers is a new HNHH feature that highlights artists that have left a strong mark on hip hop. Whether it be through creativity, influence, exposure, or just plain good timing, a game changer is someone who has brought something to rap where the game just wouldn't be the same without them. By Trevor Smith February 06, 2013
Original Content Classic Rotation: Eminem's "The Slim Shady LP" 15 Years Later Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at Eminem's classic album, "The Slim Shady LP", which dropped fifteen years ago on February 23rd, 1999. By TWL February 23, 2014
Original Content Ad-Rock Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Ad-Rock's net worth in 2024 and learn about his music career, acting roles, film scoring, and philanthropic endeavors. By Jake Skudder January 02, 2024