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Politics Hip Hop Has Always Been Political Hip Hop was born in protest. As some rappers align with political power, the culture’s activist legacy faces a defining moment. By Erika Marie February 23, 2026
Original Content Rihanna’s ANTI Is Still Her Most Honest Work, 10 Years Later Rihanna’s boldest album, "ANTI," still feels like a turning point for her, R&B, and for how Black women move through Pop. By Erika Marie January 28, 2026
Sports Jake Paul Fights, Ranked Ranking Jake Paul's professional bouts as we anticipate his fight with UFC alum, Nate Diaz. By Michael Lusigi April 27, 2023
Original Content 5 Hidden Gems on Xbox Game Pass From AAA titles to niche indie darlings, there is something on the subscription service for everyone. By Mike Fugere May 02, 2023
Original Content Who Is Trim? Charleston’s New Rap Wild Card Trim’s voice made “BOAT” impossible to ignore. Now the South Carolina rapper is making sure people remember more than the song. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Streetwear Best Adidas Collaborations Since 2020 They've been a top-selling brand for decades, but we're looking at a few kicks of the last few years that are standouts. By Chris Mobley April 13, 2023
Relationships Russell Simmons & Kimora Lee: A Complicated Relationship Timeline Once seen as a model co-parenting duo, Kimora and Russell Simmons now stand on opposite sides of public accusations and legal history. By Erika Marie December 19, 2025
Original Content BTS Photos: Video Shoot For Kid Ink's "Hell & Back" Kid Ink visits the desert to shoot the video for "Hell & Back," off his debut LP "Up & Away." By Rose Lilah August 01, 2012
Original Content Common's "Be" Turns 18 Widely regarded as Common's best hip-hop album to date, we're looking back on the iconic "Be" as it turns 18 years old. By Caleb Hardy May 21, 2023
Original Content Get Your Music Video On HotNewHipHop With HeatSeekers Video Edition [Update: March 21] Artists, get your music videos posted in HotNewHipHop.com's video section and on HNHH's YouTube Channel! If you or someone you know would like to be featured, make sure to let them know. By hnhh March 21, 2015
Original Content 10 Hottest Mixtapes Of The Summer The title pretty much says it all. HNHH counts down the ten hottest mixtapes of this past summer, just as it comes to a close. By Jon Godfrey September 04, 2012
Sports BTS Photos: Lil Wayne & Snoop Dogg Face Off In Celebrity Beach Bowl Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg participated in the 7th annual Celebrity Beach Bowl in New Orleans, playing on opposing teams. By Trevor Smith February 02, 2013