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Original Content Get LIVE: 13 Rappers That Are Great In Concert 13 of the best performers in the rap game. By Chris Tart August 21, 2015
Original Content 15 Soundcloud Producers Pushing Rap Boundaries 15 producers on Soundcloud that are effectively exploring new sounds. By Alphonse Pierre December 26, 2017
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
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP is in the vein of the past "Beach House" releases, with plenty of ratchet R&B and features. By Rula Al-Nasrawi January 27, 2014
TV A Look Into Will Smith’s Iconic Acting Career Will Smith embodies a mannered control filled with raw emotion in his many roles on screen. By Molly Byrne March 31, 2023
Original Content Why Is Machine Gun Kelly Beefing With Jack Harlow? Jack Harlow declared himself the "hardest white boy" since Eminem. MGK felt that title was unearned. Here's a look at everything to know about their beef. By Josh Megson May 09, 2023
Sneakers Air Jordan 1: Michael Jordan, History, Designers And More Discover the legacy of the Air Jordan 1. Explore its history, design, ties to Michael Jordan, and its enduring impact on sneaker culture. By Jake Skudder May 17, 2023
Original Content Lil Kim's Best Songs From Hip Hop's Golden Era Legendary femcee Lil' Kim's fan favorite chart-topping hits. By Michael Lusigi April 12, 2023
Original Content Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" Turned Him Into A Critical Darling How Mac Miller galvanized not only fans but critics alike in his "Watching Movies with the Sound Off" era and beyond. By Rose Lilah April 13, 2020
Original Content Childish Gambino's Major Projects, Ranked As we await news on the status of his impending retirement, we take a look back at the eclectic catalogue of Donald Glover's musical alter-ego. By Robert Blair December 20, 2019
Reviews Westside Gunn "Pray For Paris" Review Westside Gunn's unique brand of artistry arrives in full splendor on the opulent and brutally violent "Pray For Paris." By Mitch Findlay April 23, 2020
Reviews SAINt JHN Explains Difference Between Working With Kanye West On "DONDA" Versus His Own Album SAINt JHN speaks about his "In Case We Both Die Young" world tour and the unique concert experience he's creating through it. By Alex Zidel November 09, 2021