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Original Content Nelly's "Country Grammar" Turns 19: A Timeless Classic From The Lou Nelly's "Country Grammar" remains an essential album in the hip-hop canon. By Mitch Findlay June 27, 2019
Original Content URL's Eric Beasley Discusses Drake & Caffeine Partnership, The Importance of Battle Rap, "AGS2," & More Beasley provides a detailed introduction to the Ultimate Rap League (URL), discusses Drake's involvement, explains the importance of battle rap in today's Hip-Hop culture, and reflects on some of the greatest battles in URL history. By Joshua Robinson April 15, 2022
Original Content Joint Hip-Hop Albums: The Best, Ranked Joint albums are growing in popularity with each new year. Which are your favorites and who do you want to see come together? By Zachary Roberts April 18, 2023
Original Content Wiz Khalifa's Best Stoner & Gym TikToks You can typically count on Wiz Khalifa to either be in the gym or smoking a joint. By Jordan Schenkman April 23, 2022
Original Content Manolo Rose Says He Has Songs With Harry Fraud & Hit-Boy In Store Manolo Rose speaks on producers he's been working with and the passing of Chinx. By Rose Lilah June 11, 2015
Original Content HotNewHipHop Has Officially Brought Back Song And Mixtape Ratings HotNewHipHop's rating system was popular with our readers, and today, we are officially bringing back the feature with some robust changes. By Alexander Cole July 10, 2025
Original Content Frank Ocean's "DHL": The Independent Jugg The man known to rock "Worldnet" hoodies returns with an impressionist piece well-suited for the occasion. By Luke Hinz October 25, 2019
Original Content Nipsey Hussle Explains How "Crenshaw" Came Together, Why He's Dropping It Before "Victory Lap" Nipsey Hussle talks to HotNewHipHop in an exclusive interview, explaining how the "Crenshaw" mixtape happened, and when we can expect the much-delayed "Victory Lap." By Rose Lilah October 08, 2013
Original Content New Music Friday: King Von, NBA YoungBoy, & DaBaby Take Over This Week This week's new music releases include King Von, NBA YoungBoy & DaBaby, Gucci Mane, Joey Bada$$, Morray, Machine Gun Kelly, The Cool Kids, Omeretta, and much more. By Alex Zidel March 04, 2022
Sports James Harden, Russell Westbrook & The Rockets Small-Ball Experiment Mike D'Antoni is betting on James Harden and Russell Westbrook to provide a dynamic backcourt that can overcome small size. By Michael Kawaida March 22, 2020
Sports Can LeBron James & Anthony Davis Still Win Titles In Los Angeles? After a first-round exit in this year's playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot to think about. By Alexander Cole June 06, 2021
Sports What Is Kevin Durant's Net Worth? Massive NBA Salary, Nike Deals & More Here's a look at the financial successes of Kevin Durant. By Josh Megson April 18, 2023