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Sneakers With J. Cole's huge Indie 5000 sneaker drop, we're taking a look back at every J. Cole album and the sneakers that defined each one.
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Music The 80s were a defining time for R&B!
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Sneakers Undefeated’s Air Jordan 4 collab with Nike Air branding is back, here’s what makes this exclusive release different from the rest.
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Original Content Boom Bap: The rhythmic heartbeat of hip-hop culture, blending punchy beats and raw lyricism, igniting a timeless groove that resonates across generations.
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Sneakers The Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 returns in August with a fresh spin on a legendary collab, and the official release date is confirmed.
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Sneakers A decade of bold retros, game-changing releases, and cultural snapshots: these are the 15 Air Jordan colorways that defined the 2000s.
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Relationships Kevin and Dreka Gates built a partnership that defined their public lives and drew attention even after it ended. With his new relationships taking over timelines, people are looking back on their decades together.
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Sneakers From “Bred” to “Concord,” these 12 Air Jordans defined eras on the court and in culture. Here’s the most influential colorways of all time.
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Music Yet another surprising definition has been revealed during Young Thug's RICO trial.
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Original Content HNHH's On The Come-Up profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category.
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Music SoFaygo's rise to fame, collaborations, and debut album, Pink Heartz, define his success in 2024.
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Original Content "Chipmunk Soul" ushered in a new era of hip-hop, with albums such as "The College Dropout" using the sound to focus on emotional vulnerability.
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Music Rich Homie Quan helped usher in a shift in Atlanta's hip-hop scene in the 2010s, and these nine songs highlight some of his contributions.
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Original Content Fousheé, the voice behind the infamous "Deep End" vocal sample that has come to define a TikTok generation, breaks down her success thus far, including studio sessions with Lil Wayne and her brand new project, "time machine."
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Sneakers A breakdown of 10 sneakers, from Kanye's Bape collab to the Air Force 1 staple, that captured hip-hop's style during the "Graduation" era.
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Politics Hip Hop was born in protest. As some rappers align with political power, the culture’s activist legacy faces a defining moment.
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Music Symba’s music perfectly blends the sounds of the pioneers, with a modern twist.
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Original Content 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?
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Music Lil Wayne's best-selling album is an undeniable classic.
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Music Dive into the life and career of Tamia, exploring the milestones and achievements that have defined her journey in the music industry.
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Music "Trap Muzik" helped define the sound of Southern hip hop during the early 2000s.
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Sneakers The Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Low “White/Black” continues the clean and simple formula that’s defined this ongoing collaboration.
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Original Content Here are some of the must-know artists helping to define an underappreciated emo-rap scene.
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Music Mariah wants to help lift the stigma associated with Bipolar disorder.
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Streetwear BAPE's cultural impact is undeniable, and it's a brand that won't be slowing down anytime soon.
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Music From Tupac, to Kendrick, lyricists have tapped inspiration from the hook-handed urban legend.
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Music At an odd juncture in Young Thug’s career, "Slime Language 3" attempts to redefine the label the government once accused of doubling as an organized crime syndicate.
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Music Discover Waka Flocka Flame's top 5 essential songs that define his raw energy, versatility, and lasting impact on hip-hop.
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Songs Melly Mike is no stranger to going viral with his music. This week, he dropped off his latest undeniable banger, "All I Need."
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TV The couple’s relationship remains one of the most defining moments on the popularity reality show.
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Original Content Explore Jhené Aiko's journey to stardom, her R&B career milestones, and life with Big Sean, as she captivates fans and redefines the genre.
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Sneakers From the legendary Undefeated Air Jordan 4 to new-school heat, here’s every AJ4 collab that we've seen over the years.
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Reviews Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization.
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Original Content We've traced 5 songs that define T.I.’s evolution, from his early Atlanta grind to global stardom and his continued dominating presence in Hip Hop today.
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Sneakers Yeezy Slides have transformed everyday comfort into high fashion, blending minimal design with cultural influence to redefine casual footwear.
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Original Content Much has been said about Nia Long in recent days as the scandal involving her longtime partner, Celtics coach Ime Udoka, unravels in real-time. As he's called out for fumbling the bag, we revisit times when rappers loved on—or lusted over—the actress in their rhymes.
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Sneakers From Biggie's Brooklyn Timbs to Jay-Z's white Air Forces, here's a breakdown of the two shoes that have defined hip-hop.
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Sneakers Get ready to cop this pair.
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Sneakers Another Nike x UNDFTD collab in 2024.
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Viral No matter who originated the sub-genre, it's undeniable that these three names (and many others) all helped push it forward.
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Songs Bb trickz has become a beloved talent very quickly and its thanks to her bubbly, confident, and loose approach.
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Original Content Engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer reflects on the secretive Hawaii sessions, Wu-Tang's influence, and why Kanye West's magnum opus is an undeniable classic 10-years later.
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Sneakers From the Undefeated 4s to Eminem’s ultra-limited pairs, these are the 8 rarest Air Jordan 4 releases you’ll probably never own.
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Pop Culture Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives.
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Songs NAV and Metro Boomin work well together, and they prove it once again with this somber and atmosphere single.
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Music In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture.
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Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 Aqua returns in 2025 with bold colors and classic detailing that defined MJ’s first three-peat era.
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Original Content The SoundCloud era of hip-hop changed the blueprint of the genre for good through multiple chart-topping albums out of Internet culture.
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Original Content Revisit Aaliyah's timeless hits that shaped the R&B & Hip Hop landscape, showcasing her iconic voice and the legacy she left behind.
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Music Rappers from Queens have cemented their legacies in the rap game over the years. We're taking a look at a few of the city's biggest stars.
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