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Original Content Charts Don't Lie: July 4th A look at this week's rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith July 04, 2015
Sneakers LeBron James Vs. Kobe Bryant: Whose Nike Signature Line Is Better? LeBron James has 24 signatures and counting, but does Kobe Bryant's iconic Nike line still come out on top? By Ben Atkinson August 07, 2026
Reviews Review: Bankroll Mafia's "Bankroll Mafia" T.I. and his new group of ascendant ATLiens give us an enjoyable marathon-length release. By Patrick Lyons April 28, 2016
Original Content Classic Rotation: 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me" Revisiting Tupac Shakur's fourth studio album 20 years later. By Chris Tart February 13, 2016
Original Content Lady Gaga Hits Up Pitchfork Music Festival To See Kendrick Lamar Lady Gaga visited the Pitchfork Music Festival to watch Kendrick Lamar's performance. By Rose Lilah July 16, 2012
Original Content The Value Of Rap Music Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form. By Kahron Spearman August 05, 2014
Original Content Weirdest Rapper Endorsement Deals Some of the strangest product endorsement deals brought to you by rappers By Michele Daniels May 22, 2014
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Chicago Rapper YP Talks On Meeting Nas & Q-Tip, Upcoming Projects YP tells HotNewHipHop about the time Nas called him dope, signing a deal with Universal Republic, and his upcoming projects. By Rose Lilah May 22, 2012
Original Content Top 5 Country/Rap Collaborations From The Past Decade The country and rap worlds have been colliding over the past decades with artists from both genres interested in collaboration. Just like any experimentation, it can result in a mess or may produce a desirable outcome. The question is, have these collaborations produced any worthy tracks or have they all been failed attempts? By Vanessa Oswald April 05, 2014
Original Content Classic Rotation: 2Pac's "Me Against The World" Tupac's album "Me Against The World" turns 20 today By Chris Tart March 14, 2015
Original Content 20 Outrageous Hip-Hop Interviews We bring you 20 of the craziest interviews in hip hop. By Nikita Rathod May 12, 2014
Original Content The Best Hip Hop Songs Of March 2017 (On Spotify) Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Mike WiLL Made-It, J.I.D, and much more. By Danny Schwartz March 31, 2017