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Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Original Content Change My Ways: Where Does Kodak Black Go From Here? With the uncertainty over his future at an all time high, we look at whether there's still time for Kodak Black to get back on track. By Robert Blair May 29, 2019
Original Content J. Cole Is Politely Eating Off Everyone’s Plate J. Cole never left, but he did win over the masses. By Aron A. November 13, 2018
Original Content Should Drake Respond To Pusha T & Kanye West? What is an actor-turned-rapper to do for some well-earned respect? By Narsimha Chintaluri June 05, 2018
News The Game Pens Editorial On Freddie Gray & Baltimore The Game addresses the Baltimore Uprising in an editorial called "Young Black Men Are Targets." By Patrick Lyons April 30, 2015
Original Content How To Age Gracefully In Hip Hop Youth is wasted on the young. By Luke Hinz July 11, 2019
Music Jay-Z Writes Editorial On Meek Mill, Condemns The Criminal Justice System Jay-Z pens an impassioned editorial on how the criminal justice system failed Meek Mill. By Mitch Findlay November 17, 2017
Original Content Beyond 8 Mile: A Glimpse Into Detroit's Current Hip Hop Scene HotNewHipHop takes a glimpse into Detroit's current hip hop scene. By Glennisha Morgan July 02, 2014
Original Content Should Kanye West Respond To Drake's "Duppy?" We're still waiting for Pusha T to answer to Drake's "Duppy," but should Kanye West be penning his own response? By Mitch Findlay May 28, 2018
Music Rihanna Is The Face Of Vogue Paris' Three Cover Edition Rihanna is ending 2017 with a bang. By Chantilly Post November 20, 2017
Original Content Are We Approaching The Carolinas' Hip-Hop Golden Age? After years of being overlooked, is Carolina finally getting its due respect as a hotbed of talent? By Robert Blair March 22, 2019
Sports The Carolina Panthers' Hip-Hop Connection Why the 2015 Carolina Panthers are the NFL team with the strongest-ever ties to hip hop. By Patrick Lyons January 26, 2016