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"I Heard it On Tik Tok"
The year is 2007. You've just discovered a new Lil Wayne track that was uploaded to hotnewhip-hop.com , and you're about to add it to your MySpace page. Your friends see on their feed that you uploaded it, visit your page, then listen to the latest Lil Wayne song. Or perhaps it's 2001. You wake up, head to the store for a sandwich, and notice a box of newly released bootleg movies and mixtapes. You pick up the latest 50 Cent mixtape and pay for it along with your meal. Wheth

Lorenzo Alexander
Dec 3, 20256 min read


It Should’ve Been Wale
Wale’s new album “Everything is a Lot” has been receiving a lot of great praise, as it deserves, since we haven’t heard an album from him in quite some time. He once again exceeded all expectations with this album, from its beat selection to his poetic lyricism, melodic singing, and impressive features. Wale never disappoints. But in saying that, if Wale’s album didn’t disappoint, why is it that, despite being in the game for so long, respected by his peers, and possessing su

Lorenzo Alexander
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Exploitation Unmasked
Renowned Griselda rapper Westside Gunn has consistently been a strong supporter of the WWE. While many hip-hop artists have historically referenced and appeared in WWE, Westside Gunn's influence has significantly impacted wrestling culture. Beyond his well-known references, album covers, sound bites, and more in the music industry, Gunn has invested millions of dollars in tickets, merchandise, and other promotional elements of the sport. Westside Gunn wrote in a very long

Lorenzo Alexander
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Opinion: What do we do Now?
What direction is R&B heading towards and is it still sacred to the audience it was created for and by? The music industry faces an immense loss with the passing of one of the most significant artists of the past 35 years, D’Angelo. His unexpected death sent shockwaves through the internet as the world discovered he had succumbed to an ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 54. D’Angelo’s timeless artistry transcended the Neo-Soul era, leaving a significant impac

Lorenzo Alexander
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Is that camera on?
Content creation has taken the world by storm in a short amount of time, infiltrating all sectors. Politicians are making quirky Tik Toks...

Lorenzo Alexander
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Playing God
The death penalty is one of the most controversial topics in the criminal justice system. But does Capital Punishment give us justice?

Lorenzo Alexander
Apr 1, 20258 min read


Black Business in America
In the current age of information, access to a wider range of consumer options help propel black creators to thrive in the business...

Lorenzo Alexander
Jul 31, 20208 min read


Hittin the Time Machine: Fire it Up Rick James Album Review
The other night I was watching The Chapelle show, and one of my favorite episodes was on, that being the Rick James episode. Dave...

Noah Chestnut
Jan 29, 20203 min read


Damn Fiz, It Ain't Looking Too Hot
It's been 12 games into interim head coach Mike Miller's short tenure with the Knick and guess what? The fans love him. The new coach for...

Noah Chestnut
Jan 2, 20202 min read


New Lil Uzi Vert Video: That’s A Rack
Lil Uzi gives us another visual for one of his singles “That’s A Rack”. Hopefully this means we’re getting closer to the release of his...

Lorenzo Alexander
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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