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Original Content Young Dolph & Yo Gotti: Unpacking The Memphis Beef Why was Yo Gotti rumored to be a person of interest in Young Dolph's shooting? We're unpacking the rivalry between the two would-be kings of Memphis. By Christopher Armstrong September 28, 2017
Original Content The 10 Best Five Fingers Of Death Freestyles Counting down the rappers who've survived and thrived on Sway In The Morning's "real MCs only" freestyle challenge, The Five Fingers Of Death. By Patrick Lyons June 24, 2016
Original Content Top 5 Lil Wayne Verses On Hot Boys' Songs In anticipation for the Hot Boys reunion going down at Lil Weezyana Fest today, we take a look at some of Lil Wayne's best verses on Hot Boy records. By Scott Glaysher August 28, 2015
TV BET Hip Hop Awards Is Gone: The Cyphers, Chaos, & Culture A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill. By Erika Marie August 08, 2025
Original Content DJ Akademiks Vs. The Culture: A Legacy Of L’s & Feuds Since he stepped on the scene, DJ Akademiks has been at the center of controversy. Here are some of his biggest beefs & loses in Hip Hop culture. By Erika Marie February 10, 2025
Original Content ASAP Rocky Albums Ranked: "Long.Live.ASAP" And More Ranking the best A$AP Rocky solo projects, from worst to best. By Paul Barnes April 25, 2023
Reviews "Power" Season 5 Episode 8 Recap: The Death Of A Main Character Proceed with caution, if you haven't seen this episode of "Power." Spoilers ahead. By Karlton Jahmal August 28, 2018
Original Content Hottest Mixtapes Of 2014 HotNewHipHop counts down the hottest 20 mixtapes of 2014. By Rose Lilah December 29, 2014
Original Content NBA YoungBoy's Career: Becoming One Of The Industry's Most Successful Rappers NBA Youngboy's rise from the streets of Baton Rouge to hip-hop stardom has been anything but smooth. By Caleb Hardy May 15, 2023
Pop Culture Rappers With Signature Rap Snacks Flavors Take a look at rappers who have Rap Snacks flavors, including Lil Baby, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and more. By Josh Megson March 30, 2023
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Led The Gangsta Rap Revival We reflect on ScHoolboy Q's most compelling project to date, "Habits & Contradictions," ten years later. By Aron A. January 14, 2022
Original Content Eminem & Snoop Dogg: A Complete History A complete history of the relationship between Eminem and Snoop Dogg, former collaborators and proteges of Dr. Dre who currently stand at odds. By Mitch Findlay January 08, 2021