In a world where the cosmos influences our daily lives—and likely even our Spotify playlists—it’s fascinating to consider how one man has managed to make sense of the chaos within the hip-hop universe. Meet Alexander Cole, the mastermind editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop, who’s been turning the beats and controversies of our time into compelling narratives since 2018. With a journalism degree from Concordia University tucked under his belt, Alex started his journey as a writer focused on Sports and Sneakers. But let’s be real—he didn’t just stop there! Over the years, he’s been in the thick of it, chronicling everything from the fiery feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake to some truly unsettling allegations swirling around Diddy. Did you ever think the moon in retrograde had anything to do with celebrity dramas? Well, in Alex’s world, it might just! His stellar interviews with iconic figures like Ice Cube and dynamic athletes such as Antonio Brown reveal his knack for connecting the dots in ways we didn’t even know we needed. So as the stars align, let’s delve into the mind of Alexander Cole—and see how this editor is shaping the discourse around the sounds that define our generation!

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use.

Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen.

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In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3’s Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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