Aron A.
Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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- MusicQuavo Unleashes Hell On Chris Brown: "Over B*tches & H*es," ExplainedQuavo fought fire with fire on his latest record, "Over B*tches And Hoes," a diss song in response to Chris Brown.ByAron A.12.3K Views
- MusicRick Ross Delivers Fiery Response To Drake On "Champagne Moments": A Lyrical BreakdownRozay wasted no time responding to Drake. Here's a breakdown of everything Rick Ross said "Champagne Moments."ByAron A.11.6K Views
- MusicDrake’s Response Ties The Score: What Comes Next In The 20 Vs. 1?It sounds like the Old Drake made his return on "Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50)."ByAron A.8.2K Views
- MusicIs Chris Brown Dissing Quavo On "Freak"?Unpacking Chris Brown's latest diss toward Quavo. ByAron A.1190 Views
- MusicJ. Cole "Might Delete Later" ReviewJ Cole's latest body of work continues an epic run, even if he dismantled the momentum with an apology. ByAron A.6.9K Views
- MusicBig Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some."ByAron A.862 Views
- MusicWhat Happened To Freaknik? How The Annual Party Helped Birth Trap MusicP Frank Williams, the director of "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," details how the annual HBCU party became the foundation for Southern rap. ByAron A.2.6K Views
- MusicNaomi Sharon On The Vulnerability Of "Obsidian," Her Purpose, Signing To Drake & 40's Mentorship“You can craft something and you can create something. And I love to create something," says Naomi Sharon. The OVO songstress dives into her latest album, music's healing powers, "Honestly, Nevermind," and more. ByAron A.2.7K Views
- MusicScHoolboy Q "Blue Lips" ReviewWith a bit more clarity and ambition, "Blue Lips" is a gratifying listen that encompasses a level of depth that we haven’t heard from ScHoolboy Q before.ByAron A.5.5K Views
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- Pop CultureGiggs Seemingly Addresses Rumors That He Set Up Diddy With Male Lovers In LondonGiggs appears to distance himself from the recent allegations surrounding Diddy. ByAron A.28.7K Views
- Pop CultureAsian Doll "Prays" That Akademiks "Comes Out Of The Closet" After He Goes In On Yung MiamiThe beef between Asian Doll and Akademiks continues after the media personality tore into Yung Miami over Diddy's latest lawsuit.ByAron A.29.8K Views
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- MusicMeek Mill & Usher’s Names Redacted In Diddy Lawsuit, Akademiks Says According to Akademiks, the lawsuit alleges Diddy had sexual intercourse with a "Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj" and a R&B singer "who performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency."ByAron A.82.2K Views
- CrimeBill Cosby Paranoid Accusers’ Family Might Try To Kill Him Or His Wife: ReportBill Cosby reportedly purchased two firearms out of precaution. ByAron A.3.7K Views
- MusicCardi B Breaks Silence With New Song Snippet After Fans Think She's Gone "Missing"Cardi B might be readying her sophomore album, finally.ByAron A.15.8K Views
- Pop CultureCharles Cosby Says Griselda Blanco Paid Prison Guards $1500 Every Time They'd Have SexCharles Cosby claims that Griselda Blanco paid off the guards 100 times so they could have some privacy. ByAron A.21.0K Views
- MusicKanye West Sued By Donna Summer’s Estate Over “I Feel Love” Sample On "Good (Don't Die)""GOOD (DON'T DIE)" contains an unauthorized interpolation of Donna Summer's "I Feel Good." ByAron A.5.2K Views
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- CrimeDiddy Accused Of Groping Male Producer's Genitals In New Sexual Assault LawsuitLil Rod claims he has hours of video and audio of Diddy and his staff "engaging in serious illegal activity" in the lawsuit where he alleges the music mogul groped his genitals and assaulted him. The mogul's lawyer has denied all allegations. ByAron A.5.1K Views
- Music5 Classic Southern Rap Tiny Desk Concerts To Rewatch After JeezyThe South delivers every single time. ByAron A.2.1K Views
- MixtapesNafe Smallz Elevates His Sound On "Ticket To The Moon"The 15-song project boasts appearances from AJ Tracey, Lancey Foux, Aitch & more. ByAron A.1156 Views
- SongsTwoTiime Gets In His Lover Boy Bag On “4U”Ottawa's own TwoTiime keeps the ball rolling with the release of his new single, "4U." ByAron A.987 Views
- MusicKanye West & Ty Dolla $ign "Vultures 1" ReviewKanye West switches gears with the help on Ty Dolla $ign on “Vultures 1." Together, they deliver a fun and brash body of work that sounds more focused than anything else Kanye’s released since “TLOP.”ByAron A.6.2K Views
- SongsV Scripts Tears Into The Two-Party System On “Every President Lied”V Scripts' frustrations take center stage on "Every President Lied." ByAron A.1114 Views
- SongsFuture Delivers A Fiery Verse On Mohamed Ramadan’s “ARABI”Future locks in with Mohamed Ramadan on infectious new single, "ARABI."ByAron A.3.5K Views
- SportsSaweetie Is Here To Stay: Reveals Bay Area Mount Rushmore, Talks "Immortal Freestyle" & 49ers Super Bowl ThemeAhead of Smirnoff's SMASH Pickle Bowl, Saweetie spoke to HotNewHipHop about becoming a global representative for the Bay Area, her love for Goapele & her expectations for Usher's halftime show. ByAron A.1.6K Views
- MusicUsher 2024 Tour: Dates, Tickets & MoreUsher's keeping the momentum high with the "Past Present Future" tour. Find tour dates and ticket information here. ByAron A.438 Views
- MusicBenny The Butcher "Everybody Can't Go" ReviewBenny The Butcher takes a triumphant leap on "Everybody Can’t Go," with assistance from Hit-Boy and The Alchemist.ByAron A.3.1K Views
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- CrimeWhat Is "Megan's Law"?: The Tragic Story Of Megan Kanka"Megan's Law" was introduced after the tragic murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka in 1994.ByAron A.1085 Views
- MusicBig Moochie Grape's First Day Out: On His Release, Young Dolph & PRE's ReignEXCLUSIVE: Big Moochie Grape opens up to HotNewHipHop in his first interview since being released from jail.ByAron A.9.0K Views
- MusicA Guide Through Houston’s Rap Scene With Paul Wall: On “The Great Wall," That Mexican O.T & Metro Boomin CollaborationFrom Rap-A-Lot and Street Military to Megan Thee Stallion and Don Toliver, Paul Wall traces the roots of Houston’s vibrant sound and looks forward to its evolution. The People’s Champ tells HotNewHipHop why Trump’s presidency impeded the release of “The Great Wall,” how That Mexican O.T. made him rerecord his verse, and why working with Metro Boomin reminds him of his days on Swishahouse.ByAron A.4.4K Views
- TV"The Vince Staples Show": What We Know So Far"The Vince Staples Show" is coming to Netflix in February. ByAron A.3.4K Views
- RelationshipsDame Dash Claims He Only Made $5000 In 2022, Asks To Reduce Child Support PaymentsHowever, Rachel Roy isn't buying it. ByAron A.1.7K Views
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