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Sneakers Ranking The Top 7 Air Jordan 1 Low Releases Of All Time From the iconic "Chicago" to the vibrant "Shattered Backboard", here are the 7 greatest Air Jordan 1 Low releases ever made. By Ben Atkinson February 27, 2026
Sneakers The 8 Most Slept On Nike Collabs A look at the most underrated Nike collaborations that deserve more respect, from forgotten heat to overlooked gems that still hold up. By Ben Atkinson July 09, 2025
Original Content Summer Walker's Music Projects, Ranked Summer Walker is a powerhouse, and her chart-topping albums prove she's an unmatched force in the R&B space. By Victoria Ifeolu May 03, 2023
Original Content A History Of Top Rap/Rock Collaborations The history of rap/hip-hop and rock collaborations goes way back to Run DMC's "Walk This Way" featuring Aerosmith released in 1986. Artists from these two music genres have come together over the years to create some pretty killer tracks. However, while some of these team efforts seemed like a good idea, not all of them produced stellar results. By Vanessa Oswald May 30, 2014
Original Content TIDAL Wave Playlist: Staff Rides For 21 Savage, Gunna, EarthGang & More The HNHH curated TIDAL WAVE playlist has returned with a new batch of bangers. By Mitch Findlay February 06, 2019
Original Content Hip-Hop Olympics Week 6: Chicago The Homecoming Is Chicago the most impactful intersection in hip-hop history? Draft your own team in our new Bracket Competition! By Devin Ch June 15, 2018
Politics 5 Rappers Who Have Run For Political Office From the cypher to the debate stage, we explore some of the most notable instances where rappers have run for political office. By Mike Fugere May 19, 2023
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 27) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 27, 2017
Original Content HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Eminem, Conway The Machine, & More The latest update of our Staff Picks playlist features new music from Eminem, Conway The Machine, EARTHGANG, Rico Nasty, Sheff G, and many more, including some holiday favorites. By Alex Zidel December 21, 2020
Original Content HNHH's "Hottest Of 2013": Year End Lists Are Here Check out HotNewHipHop's Official Year End Lists. 2013 was quite the memorable year in music, so make sure to chime in on each one. This is "HNHH's Hottest Of 2013"... By hnhh December 18, 2013
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Speaks On Rap Music On Trial Bill & YSL Indictment Bobby Shmurda reflects on the justice system using lyrics against rappers, and why the "Rap Music On Trial" bill is necessary across the country. By Aron A. July 11, 2022
Original Content Cardi B Vs. BIA Rap Beef: Breaking Down Their Bars & Diss Tracks Diss tracks. Deleted tweets. Allegiances and lyrics that hit. Cardi B and BIA’s beef is layered and louder than fans expected. By Erika Marie October 16, 2025