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Discover exclusive hip-hop features on HotNewHipHop. Read interviews, album reviews, think pieces, and curated lists covering music, culture, and more. Music Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. November 21, 2024 2.3K Views Music Is mysterious branding killing the art? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 19, 2024 3.2K Views Music REFORM Alliance's Chief Policy Officer Erin Haney breaks down Young Thug's probation conditions and why it may be a trap door to prison. By Aron A. November 18, 2024 3.8K Views Music These are some 2024 rap albums that didn't get nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but deserve some shine for their quality. By Devin Morton November 15, 2024 3.6K Views Music The French MC is at the forefront of France's drill scene. By Aron A. November 14, 2024 2.9K Views Music One of contemporary hip-hop's most successful duos might be sworn enemies now. How did this happen? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 13, 2024 3.3K Views Reviews Freddie Gibbs confronts mortality and his demons on the sequel to "You Only Live 2wice." By Aron A. November 13, 2024 2.1K Views Music Quincy Jones loved hip-hop, and the culture will repay that passion for all time. Here are six amazing tracks sampling Quincy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 04, 2024 1322 Views Reviews An exploration of identity, Tyler, The Creator pulls the curtains back for his most intimate album to date. By Aron A. November 01, 2024 2.0K Views Music Numerous incredible artists dropped this month. By Alexander Cole November 01, 2024 1500 Views Crime A guide to the latest allegations. By Aron A. October 30, 2024 1.6K Views Music Tyler's pen has rarely been as focused, revealing, and thoughtful. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2024 4.9K Views
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. 2.3K Views 
Music Playboi Carti Needs To Choose Between Secrecy & Superstardom Before It’s Too Late Is mysterious branding killing the art? By Gabriel Bras Nevares 3.2K Views 
Music Is Young Thug’s Plea Deal A Trap To Send Him Back To Prison? REFORM Alliance's Chief Policy Officer Erin Haney breaks down Young Thug's probation conditions and why it may be a trap door to prison. By Aron A. 3.8K Views 
Music Grammy Awards 2025: 5 Albums That Deserved A Best Rap Album Nomination These are some 2024 rap albums that didn't get nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but deserve some shine for their quality. By Devin Morton 3.6K Views 
Music Who Is Gazo? The French Rapper Allegedly Connected To Offset's Paris Brawl The French MC is at the forefront of France's drill scene. By Aron A. 2.9K Views 
Music Young Thug & Gunna Timeline: YSL Records, RICO Case & Beef One of contemporary hip-hop's most successful duos might be sworn enemies now. How did this happen? By Gabriel Bras Nevares 3.3K Views 
Reviews Freddie Gibbs "You Only Die 1nce" Review Freddie Gibbs confronts mortality and his demons on the sequel to "You Only Live 2wice." By Aron A. 2.1K Views 
Music RIP Quincy Jones: Celebrating His Hip-Hop Bond Through Iconic Samples Quincy Jones loved hip-hop, and the culture will repay that passion for all time. Here are six amazing tracks sampling Quincy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares 1322 Views 
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "Chromakopia" Review An exploration of identity, Tyler, The Creator pulls the curtains back for his most intimate album to date. By Aron A. 2.0K Views 
Music Hottest Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Of October 2024 Numerous incredible artists dropped this month. By Alexander Cole 1500 Views 
Crime Diddy Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old & 17-Year-Old In New Lawsuit: Breaking Down The Latest Allegations A guide to the latest allegations. By Aron A. 1.6K Views 
Music Tyler, The Creator’s Best Verses On “CHROMAKOPIA” Tyler's pen has rarely been as focused, revealing, and thoughtful. By Gabriel Bras Nevares 4.9K Views 
