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Original Content J Cole's "No Role Modelz" & The Absent Father Domino Effect Off his acclaimed 2014 Forest Hills Drive album, J Cole's "No Role Modelz" puts exclamation marks on a longstanding struggle in hip-hop. By Michael Kawaida March 03, 2020
Original Content Why 50 Cent Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time With an essential hip-hop classic under his belt, 50 Cent's impact on the game is undeniable. Is it time to start including Curtis Jackson in the GOAT conversation? By Mitch Findlay March 28, 2018
Original Content What Happened To August Alsina? We take a look at what's been going on with August Alsina since his initial break-out in 2012. By E Gadsby June 19, 2019
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 National Cheese Pizza Day: 10 Pizza Hip Hop Lyrics A series of lyrics referencing pizza, in honor of the hallowed #NationalCheesePizzaDay. By Rose Lilah September 05, 2017
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014
Sports Kardashian Curse: 9 Basketball Players That Dated Kardashian-Jenners Which basketball players have been romantically linked to the Kardashian/Jenner family? By Mike Harris September 12, 2017
Original Content Dr Dre Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legendary Producer From co-founding Death Row Records to the multi-billion dollar sale of Beats Electronics, explore the various factors that contribute to Dr. Dre's impressive net worth. By Jake Skudder January 15, 2024
Original Content Gucci Mane Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Gucci Mane's net worth in 2024, covering his music career, record label, business ventures, and personal growth journey. By Jake Skudder January 19, 2024
Original Content Why is Tay-K Serving 55 years To Life in Prison? Tay-K is currently locked up, and as he faces another murder charge, we're taking a look at his legal woes. By Josh Megson March 29, 2023
Original Content 15 Rappers Who Did Jail Time HotNewHipHop lists 15 rappers who did a bid, from Lil Kim to Gucci Mane. By Audrey N. March 10, 2014
Original Content The Five Percent Nation: A Brief History Lesson The Five Percent Nation medallion worn by hip hop moguls such as Jay Z and Jay Electronica tends to raise a bit of controversy. We unravel the history behind this piece and what it exactly means to be a part of this Five Percent Nation. By Shirley Ju July 21, 2014