NORTH CAROLINA

INTERVIEW: Rapsody discusses the state of North Carolina rap.

North Carolina repeals HB2.

J. Cole's "High For Hours" debuts at number 1 on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks Chart.

J. Cole has officially reaped what it rightfully his.

It's a good thing there were no features.

WELL$ releases his new album: "The Way I'm Living Makes My Mom Nervous."

Keith Scott's wife has released footage of the moments leading up to his shooting death by police.

After days of protesting, the city of Chartlotte declares an indefinite curfew to keep people off the streets.

Police report that members of Rich Homie Quan's entourage -- but not the rapper himself -- were involved in a nightclub shooting last night in New Bern, NC.

Deniro Farrar was quiet for a long time. He's just returned with a resounding statement. Stream "The Mind of a Gemini" here.

Why the 2015 Carolina Panthers are the NFL team with the strongest-ever ties to hip hop.

Another Complex cover is revealed, featuring J. Cole.

After performing at SuperJam 2014 in Greensboro, NC, Rick Ross was arrested by police on charges stemming from a court date he missed.

HotNewHipHop breaks down 5 different North Carolina artists on the come-up that you should know about.

Listen to North Carolina's Deniro Farrar's lastest effort, "Rebirth."

HotNewHipHop spoke to new face WELL$ about his official debut, "MTSYD: The Revenge of the African Booty Scratcher", North Carolina, taking his time to perfect his craft and much more.