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Original Content Big Daddy Kane Wants The Legends To Shine At Essence Festival: On Preserving The Culture, Melle Mel & The Most Important Hip-Hop Album Ahead of his performance at Essence Festival, Big Daddy Kane discusses the importance of honoring Hip-Hop legends, his appreciation for J. Cole and Conway, and what he hopes hip-hop will accomplish in the next 50 years. By Aron A. June 29, 2023
Original Content Lecrae Says He'd Love To See More Substance In Hip Hop And Responds To Critics Breaking new ground as a Hip Hop artist in the mainstream, HotNewHipHop chopped it up with Lecrae to find out just what makes him stand out in today's rap culture. In an era where records sales are hard to come by, Lecrae shares his thoughts on success, substance, his collaborations and his critics. By Jen DeLeon November 12, 2013
Sneakers Every Travis Scott x Nike Sneaker, Ranked From Worst To Best From the overlooked Air Jordan 33 to the legendary AJ1 “Mocha,” here’s every Travis Scott x Nike sneaker ranked from worst to best. By Ben Atkinson September 23, 2025
TV The Best Rap Cameos On "The Simpsons" Celebrity cameos have been intrinsic to the show's cultural relevance. Here are the best cameos from rappers on "The Simpsons." By Mike Fugere May 23, 2023
Pop Culture Revisiting Odd Future's Members And Their Influence Odd Future's refusal to fall within industry standards resonated with an entire generation of creatives and young adults. By Caleb Hardy May 02, 2023
Original Content Everything To Know About Gangsta Boo's Posthumous Album Learn more about Gangsta Boo and her posthumous album and legacy. It will mark her first solo album since 2003. By Gale Love April 10, 2023
Streetwear Cee-Lo, Kanye, & Rappers Who Faced Backlash For Confederate Fashion Cee-Lo recently faced pushback for wearing a Confederate flag hoodie, but he hasn't been the only emcee to feel the Southern pride heat. By Erika Marie January 07, 2025
Original Content 10 References To "The Wire" In Hip-Hop HNHH breaks down 10 of the best references to "The Wire" in hip-hop - not the "Top 10," necessarily - simply 10 of the best. By hnhh July 25, 2014
Original Content Rise & Grind: Saint Bodhi Teases DJ Dahi Project Coming Soon Saint Bodhi discusses her breakout project "Mad World," getting a story published in Marvel's "Black Panther" comic book, her love for video games, and the moment she found out that she was Grammy-nominated for "Rise & Grind." By Joshua Robinson October 11, 2021
TV Veronica Vega Net Worth 2023: What Is The "LHHMIA" Star Worth? Dive into the flourishing net worth of Veronica Vega from "Love & Hip Hop Miami," showcasing her remarkable success and rising prominence in the entertainment industry. By Jake Skudder May 27, 2023
Original Content Who Is Lucky Daye? From "American Idol" To Grammy Awards Get to know R&B's brightest star, Lucky Daye. By Chris Mobley May 16, 2023
Original Content Lyrics Of Liberation: The Power Of Hip Hop To Uplift, Educate, & Empower For Black History Month, check out what Vic Mensa, Reason, Reuben Vincent, and more told us about Hip Hop being a blueprint for liberation wrapped in rhythm & rhyme. By Erika Marie February 21, 2025