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Original Content A Short History Of Hip-Hop "Star Wars" References A brief history of the best "Star Wars" hip-hop references of all-time. By Karlton Jahmal December 18, 2017
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 Chief Keef Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Check out Chief Keef and his net worth in 2024, taking into account his music career, outside ventures and more. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Pop Culture Inside Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart's BFF Relationship An unlikely friendship that’s withstood the test of time. By Demi Phillips May 29, 2023
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pooh Shiesty On Relationship With Lil Durk & Gucci Mane's Genius 1017 signee & South Memphis native Pooh Shiesty joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he details Gucci Mane's guidance on "Shiesty Season," linking up with Lil Durk after growing up on drill culture, and capitalizing off of the "Big Blrrd’" ad-lib. By Aron A. March 01, 2021
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
Original Content "Power" Season 5 Episode 4 Recap: Ghost & Angela Finally Reunite Things become more complicated for everyone. By Karlton Jahmal July 23, 2018
Original Content 10 Surprising Rap Writing Credits Take a look at our list of 10 surprising contributors to popular rap songs. By Trevor Smith April 15, 2014
Sneakers The 10 Most Legendary Sneakers Michael Jordan Actually Wore We break down the ten most legendary Air Jordan sneakers that Michael Jordan actually laced up in himself. By Ben Atkinson November 17, 2025
Original Content 7 Best Websites For Free Rap Beats Looking for the right instrumental for your project? Here are the 7 best websites for finding free rap beats online! By Chris Mobley April 28, 2023
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014
Original Content Hottest 50 Songs Of 2015 Presenting HNHH's Hottest 50 Songs of 2015. By Angus Walker December 21, 2015