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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. Original Content We list this year's XXL Freshman freestyles from worst to best. By Patrick Lyons July 05, 2016 91.4K Views Pop Culture Explore the journey of IShowSpeed, the popular streamer and rapper, as we delve into his rise to fame and impressive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder April 04, 2024 91.5K Views Reviews A hybrid of many sounds and ideas, “Yeezus” is an ambitious expansion of West’s sound palette. By Eliezer Santiago June 18, 2013 91.1K Views Original Content The funniest responses to Meek Mill's poorly-received Drake diss track "Wanna Know." By Patrick Lyons July 31, 2015 90.9K Views Relationships Everything there is to know about the rapper's rumored new girl. By Madusa S. August 16, 2020 90.6K Views Original Content A list of the eclectic samples that were used in the making of Drake's new album, "VIEWS." By Angus Walker April 29, 2016 90.1K Views Original Content We try to identify each and every name found in the extensive liner notes from "If You're Reading This It's Too Late." By Angus Walker February 14, 2015 89.7K Views Original Content We order Jay Z's solo efforts from worst to best. By hnhh December 11, 2014 89.5K Views Original Content Kendrick Lamar's most recent record's most "shareable content." By Nicholas DG March 22, 2015 89.3K Views Original Content A look at some of the most thought provoking bars off Kendrick Lamar's latest album. By Nicholas DG March 18, 2015 89.1K Views Original Content Megan Thee Stallion is always winning in the BODY category. By Deja Goode November 29, 2020 88.7K Views Original Content Following the reveal of the 2016 Freshman Class, we take a look back at the most successful artists from XXL's 8 previous covers. By Trevor Smith June 13, 2016 88.5K Views