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Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Original Content KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz Deep Dive Into "H.A.R.D," Slaughterhouse History, Eminem & More Following the release of their collaborative album "H.A.R.D," KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz open up about reuniting, the fate of "Glass House," and whether a Slaughterhouse reunion is truly in the cards. By Mitch Findlay June 23, 2020
Original Content Rise & Grind: DijahSB On Kid Cudi's Co-Sign, Non-Binary Representation In Rap & More Toronto's DijahSB joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where they discuss Kid Cudi's co-sign, "Head Above The Waters," and more. By Aron A. August 30, 2021
Original Content Calboy Reveals King Von Has Unreleased "NASCAR" Verse, Details Industry Issues & "Black Heart" Calboy discusses why he wasn't able to release music for quite some time, details working with Fredo Bang, Jackboy, Joey Bada$$, and more in our exclusive interview. By Shirley Ju March 02, 2022
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Original Content Run-DMC's Greatest Hits Run D.M.C. is one of the most legendary groups in Hip-Hop history. From "It's Tricky" to "My Adidas," here's a look at the group's greatest hits. By Josh Megson May 02, 2023
Original Content Ad-Rock Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Ad-Rock's net worth in 2024 and learn about his music career, acting roles, film scoring, and philanthropic endeavors. By Jake Skudder January 02, 2024
Profiles Behind The Beat: Christian Rich We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits. By Angus Walker December 10, 2015
Original Content 10 Times Rappers Were Banned From Countries We take a look at 10 instances when countries prohibited hip-hop artists from touching down on their soil. By Chris Tart September 03, 2015
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Sir Michael Rocks Talks On His Solo Career, The Cool Kids, Signing To Curren$y's JLR & More Sir Michael Rocks speaks to HotNewHipHop on a variety of topics, he talks about his next mixtape, his relationship with Chuck Inglish, signing to Jet Life Recordings and a lot of other random ish. By Rose Lilah May 14, 2012
Original Content N.O.R.E.'s Art Of Storytelling: Drink Champs, The NY Come-Up, & The Most Misunderstood Rapper Encyclopedia Noreaga. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Original Content Rappers, Raids, & Reckonings: 2024’s Biggest Legal Battles In Hip-Hop This year has been a wild ride! We're recapping some of the most intense arrests & court battles of 2024 in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 14, 2024