Layne Weiss
<b>Contributor</b>
Layne Weiss is a writer, hip hop head and self proclaimed nerd. A newbie to Nashville, Tennessee, Layne contributes features and lists to HotNewHipHop. Her passion for Hip Hop culture began at a young age when her father helped her cultivate a love for Motown music. In addition to writing, Layne is a lover of kale smoothies, yoga, fitness, Sailor Moon, Tokidoki, and changing her hair color as often as possible.
<strong>Favorite hip-hop artists:</strong> J Dilla, The Roots, N.E.R.D, Common, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Biggie, Tupac, CyHi The Prynce, Jhene Aiko, Tyler The Creator, Remy Ma, World's Fair
ListsBig L's Best PunchlinesOn the 16th anniversary of his untimely death, HotNewHipHop looks back at some of Big L's hardest and funniest punchlines. ByLayne Weiss667 Views
Original ContentA-Trak, Black Milk & More Remember J Dilla On His BirthdayHotNewHipHop remembers the life and legacy of J Dilla. ByLayne Weiss6.1K Views
WrestlingAlways Strive And Prosper: A$AP Yams' Quotes To Live ByWe look back at how A$AP Yams lived his life through quotes from the late manager, A&R and executive producer.ByLayne Weiss378 Views
Original ContentClassic Rotation: Bizarre Ride II the PharcydeOur "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the day of their release. Today we take a look at The Pharcyde's debut album, "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde," which dropped exactly 22 years ago today. ByLayne Weiss191 Views
ProfilesMeet Earlly Mac: Finally Famous AffiliateIntroducing Finally Famous rapper, Earlly Mac!.ByLayne Weiss105 Views
Original ContentA Look At The Healthiest People In Hip-HopHotNewHipHop takes a look at how hip-hop's most valuable players are living, embracing, and promoting a healthier lifestyle to show people how to be their physical, mental, and spiritual best.ByLayne Weiss45.2K Views
Original ContentBad Bitches: 10 Women Who Rep Hip-HopHotNewHipHop looks at the women who remind us that rap is just a very, very small part of hip-hop culture. ByLayne Weiss529 Views
Original Content15 Unexpected Yet Dope CollaborationsHotNewHipHop takes a look at the hip-hop collaborations you never expected, but actually turned out to be pretty dope.ByLayne Weiss93 Views
Original ContentMood Music: Hip-Hop/R&B Songs For Every MoodIn this list, we look at the best songs for every mood.ByLayne Weiss476 Views
Original ContentTV Shows You Should Watch If You're A Hip-Hop FanHotNewHipHop looks at TV shows you must watch if you call yourself a hip-hop fan.ByLayne Weiss112 Views
Original ContentTop 20 Rap-A-Lot Records Tracks20 essential tracks from Rap-A-Lot Records.ByLayne Weiss327 Views
Original ContentHappy 4/20: Hip-Hop's Weed ConnectionFor years, we've heard some of our favorite hip-hop artists rap about weed; from Snoop Dogg and Devin The Dude to Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa. ByLayne Weiss104 Views
Original Content25 Best Hip-Hop Commercials Of All TimeIt took a while for things to come together, but a strong friendship between rap and advertising has definitely been formed. We decide to take a look at some of the most memorable rap-centric commercials from over the years.ByLayne Weiss326 Views
Original Content20 Most Fashionable Rappers Through The DecadesFashion is one of the most important elements of hip-hop culture, because in addition to the music, it is another form of self-expression. We count down 20 fashionable MCs by decade. ByLayne Weiss222 Views
Original ContentYes Yes: Slum Village Talks New Music, Doughnuts & J. DillaT3 and Young RJ of Slum Village discuss their upcoming album, food, wrestling, J. Dilla, and more exclusively with HotNewHipHop.ByLayne Weiss142 Views