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Original Content The Most Memorable Rapper Appearances In Sneaker Commercials A look back at some of the greatest rapper x sneaker commercials. By Kyle Rooney July 29, 2016
Profiles Meet Easy Lantana: Rising Rapper From Cincinnati Lantana talks to HotNewHipHop about his come-up in Cincinnati and where his rap name came from. By Rose Lilah December 24, 2013
Original Content What Kanye West's 3 New Songs Tell Us About His Album We break down "Only One," "Wolves" and "All Day" and see what hints they hold about Kanye West's upcoming album. By Patrick Lyons February 26, 2015
Original Content #Omeeka: A History Of Meek Mill's Thirst For Nicki Minaj Meek Mill's infatuation for Nicki Minaj goes back further than you might think. By Angus Walker February 24, 2015
Reviews Breaking Bad "El Camino" Review: A Meaningless Return To A Beloved Show Spoilers Ahead. By Cole Blake October 12, 2019
Original Content How Kanye West's "Wyoming Sessions" Rollout Was Doomed From The Start Reflecting on G.O.O.D. Music's "Wyoming Sessions" albums, a year later. By Taylor Rubright June 23, 2019
Original Content The Best Drake Lyrics On "Dark Lane Demo Tapes" The most quotable lyrics from Drake's surprise mixtape, "Dark Lane Demo Tapes." By Rose Lilah May 01, 2020
Reviews The Weeknd "My Dear Melancholy," Review "My Dear Melancholy," bills itself as "House of Balloons Pt. 2" but is instead an investigation into whether The Weeknd has any business catching feelings. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2018
Profiles Gnar Is 6'1" & Done With The "Lil," Says His Movement All Started With Graffiti Gnar is creating a whole wave. By Alex Zidel July 10, 2019
Original Content Nechie Just Wants To Make A Hit: Meet Gunna's Childhood Friend EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Atlanta rapper Nechie speaks on his new project "Shady Baby", growing up with Gunna, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and more. By Alex Zidel January 29, 2021
Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?" By Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018
Original Content Nicki Minaj Vs. Cardi B: A Complete Timeline Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's escalating tension did not begin overnight. By Kiana Knight September 14, 2018