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Original Content Ranking Nas' 12 Albums From Worst To Best Following the anniversary of Nas' seminal "Illmatic", we decide to take a look at how all his other albums stack up against it. You can probably guess what makes No. 1, but where do some of his other efforts place? By Brian Josephs April 22, 2014
Original Content Is Eminem's "Bad Guy" One Of Hip-Hop's Best Sequels? By willingly continuing the story of "Stan," Eminem attempted to do the impossible with his ambitious and underrated "Bad Guy." By Mitch Findlay July 06, 2020
Original Content Nechie Just Wants To Make A Hit: Meet Gunna's Childhood Friend EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Atlanta rapper Nechie speaks on his new project "Shady Baby", growing up with Gunna, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and more. By Alex Zidel January 29, 2021
Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Original Content Is Tech N9ne In Top 10 Territory? It's becoming all too common that Tech N9ne gets snubbed from the "best rappers" conversation, but perhaps it's time to change the narrative. By Mitch Findlay July 31, 2020
Pop Culture Drake & His Dad: A Look At The Rapper's Relationship With Dennis Graham Drake's love for his dad runs deep, and we're taking a look at the highs and lows. By Catherine Perry April 07, 2023
Original Content Roberta Flack Samples: A Lasting Legacy In Hip Hop This week, music took a significant hit with the loss of our legend, Ms. Roberta Flack. We're honoring her legacy by revisiting how her music influenced Hip Hop. Rest in Power to an icon. By Erika Marie February 27, 2025
Original Content Who Is Tay-K? Everything You Need To Know Who is polarizing Twitter figure slash Youtube viral sensation Lil Tay-K? By Jae Pascal August 04, 2017
Original Content Waka Flocka Flame's Top 10 Turn Up Anthems Practice your gun sound ad-libs, dread shaking and yelling: these are Waka Flocka Flame's 10 best turn up anthems. By Patrick Lyons March 03, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Aftermath: Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, & The Game Aftermath 1996-2005. By Danny Schwartz May 25, 2017
Original Content Lil Bibby Discusses Upcoming EP "The Book", Buying A House In Chicago & More Lil Bibby talks to HotNewHipHop about his forthcoming EP "The Book", whether or not he'll move out of Chicago, if he'll ever drop the 'Lil' from his name and plenty more. By Rose Lilah April 07, 2014
Original Content Eminem's Anti-Grammy Stance Resonates Now More Than Ever You think Eminem gives a damn about a Grammy? By Mitch Findlay December 07, 2018