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Original Content 140 Bars: Tweets Of The Week (June 20 - 26) A batch of the finest tweets from rappers this week. By Patrick Lyons June 26, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Flatbush Zombies Tracks An introduction to Flatbush Zombies. By Chris Tart October 18, 2015
Original Content Top Tracks: April 20- April 26 HNHH's top 10 tracks, according to our Top 100 chart. By Alex Galbraith April 27, 2015
Original Content A$AP Rocky Says He Wanted To Re-Do His Verse On "M'$" After Hearing Lil Wayne's A$AP Rocky breaks down "Canal St.," "Jukebox Joints" and "M'$" for HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah May 29, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Ludacris Picking out some throwback tracks from Ludacris' first few albums. By Chris Tart May 28, 2015
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: Dec. 2-8 A selection of the biggest tracks from December 2nd to 8th. By Trevor Smith December 12, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: Sept. 16-22 Staff picks for the week of September 16th to 26th. By Trevor Smith September 24, 2013
Reviews Review: The Weeknd's "Kiss Land" The Weeknd clocks in with a seductive, reflective follow up to "Trilogy" that doesn’t disappoint. By Chris Richburg September 16, 2013
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Streetwear Cee-Lo, Kanye, & Rappers Who Faced Backlash For Confederate Fashion Cee-Lo recently faced pushback for wearing a Confederate flag hoodie, but he hasn't been the only emcee to feel the Southern pride heat. By Erika Marie January 07, 2025
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025
Original Content Lyrics Of Liberation: The Power Of Hip Hop To Uplift, Educate, & Empower For Black History Month, check out what Vic Mensa, Reason, Reuben Vincent, and more told us about Hip Hop being a blueprint for liberation wrapped in rhythm & rhyme. By Erika Marie February 21, 2025