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Original Content Every Rap Single To Go #1 On The Hot 100 Looking back at the rap singles that made it to the top of music's biggest chart. By Trevor Smith April 21, 2016
Original Content Coi Leray & Benzino's Family History & Beef, Explained The 23-year old artist has been quickly rising through hip-hop's ranks. We break down the family tree and unpack Coi Leray's beef with her father, Benzino. By Robert Blair May 07, 2021
Original Content The Day Kanye West, J. Cole, & Mac Miller Took Over A three-way showdown between Kanye West's "Yeezus," J. Cole's "Born Sinner," and Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" has cemented June 18, 2013 in hip-hop history. By Joshua Robinson June 18, 2021
Original Content Central Cee: Across The Pond Central Cee is making up for lost time after he blew up during a global lockdown. For HotNewHipHop’s November cover story, the “Doja” rapper reflects on his unique position as a frontrunner of the UK drill scene and experiencing another breakout moment across the Atlantic Ocean. By Aron A. November 16, 2022
Sneakers Best Sneakers Celebrating Black History Month Numerous sneaker brands have a rich history of celebrating Black History Month. By Alexander Cole February 22, 2023
Original Content Dreamville Fest 2022: J. Cole, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Wiz Khalifa, Jeezy & More Dreamville Fest returned for the first time since the pandemic with performances from J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, DJ Drama, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, and more. By Aron A. April 05, 2022
Reviews Beyoncé "RENAISSANCE" Album Review Beyoncé's sprawling seventh studio album is an invigorating, fearless, and top-heavy addition to her catalog. By Joshua Robinson August 05, 2022
Original Content Where Did NBA YoungBoy Get His Name? NBA YoungBoy is a leader in rap, and we take a look at his personal and professional life, including his legal troubles. By Gale Love March 28, 2023
Relationships Saweetie & Offset: What Supposedly Happened? The internet was quick to circulate rumors, but things aren't always as they seem. By Hanen Musa April 08, 2023
Sports Should The Lakers Be Concerned About Their Chemistry? The Lakers are off to a rough start and the overreactions have already begun. By Alexander Cole October 30, 2021
Original Content JELEEL! Reveals His Love For DMX, Talks Rhode Island Origins & More In "On The Come Up" JELEEL! joins HotNewHipHop for the latest episode of "On The Come Up" where he details his musical influences and how he is one of few rappers from Rhode Island. By Alexander Cole December 08, 2022
Original Content The Best Hip Hop Songs (On Spotify) Of September 2016 The most fire songs to come out this month: Isaiah Rashad, Travis Scott, Mac Miller, Mick Jenkins, Danny Brown, & more. By Danny Schwartz October 03, 2016