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Original Content #TBT: Eric B. & Rakim This week's #TBT is dedicated to 2 very influential individuals: Eric B. & Rakim. Let's time travel back to the 80s and see how these two revolutionized lyrical flow and state-of-the-art sampling. By Chris Tart November 20, 2014
Relationships Jerrika Karlae Decided To Rap And It's Working: "U Ain't Slime Enough" Rapper Talks Music, Relationships & More INTERVIEW: Jerrika Karlae is ready for her rap-game close-up. By Rose Lilah September 24, 2018
Original Content Run D.M.C.'s Iconic "Raising Hell" Turns 37 Celebrate 37 years of Run D.M.C's groundbreaking album "Raising Hell" & its lasting influence Hip Hop culture & music at large. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023
Pop Culture Copyright Infringement In Music: An In-Depth Explanation We tackle exactly what copyright infringement in music is, with help from two industry professionals. By Kemet High December 30, 2019
Original Content Notorious B.I.G.: Master Storyteller On the 18th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s tragic death, we revisit his most riveting stories. By Angus Walker March 09, 2015
Original Content Royce Da 5'9"'s Hardest Bars From "Book Of Ryan" Let’s celebrate Royce's accomplishment with a selection of his best lyrics. By Noelle Perkins May 06, 2018
Original Content The Evolution Of Wale Tracing Wale's career progression from hipster favorite to MMG signee to "The Album About Nothing." By Patrick Lyons March 05, 2015
Original Content 50 Cent's "The Massacre" Is Almost Diamond But Still Underrated Today marks the fifteenth birthday of 50 Cent's best-selling classic "The Massacre," an album forever cast in the shadow of its predecessor. By Mitch Findlay March 03, 2020
Original Content Onyx's "Slam" Turns 30: A Look Back Celebrate 30 years of Onyx's "Slam"! Discover the group's history, chart success, and the track's lasting impact on hip hop. By HNHH Staff May 11, 2023
Original Content The 10 Best Drake Loosies Not On "Care Package" Drake bundled some of his best-loved b-sides into a "Care Package" for fans, but here are some that he missed. By Patrick Lyons August 08, 2019
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 Dr. Dre, The Great Instrumentalist A defining musical mind unlike any other, Dr. Dre has long showcased a deep understanding of using different instruments, be it piano, guitar, bass, or violin. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2021