Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop while also juggling the planetary alignments of the cosmos? Well, let me introduce you to Alexander Cole, the mastermind behind HotNewHipHop, whose trajectory in the music journalism world feels almost as thrilling as a rap battle under a full moon! Starting his journey as a Sports and Sneakers writer back in 2018, he’s since morphed into the editor-in-chief, navigating everything from the icy tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake to jaw-dropping allegations swirling around Diddy. With a journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal and an innate passion for storytelling, Alex has not only reported some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop game but has also found himself mingling with legends—like Ice Cube and Clyde Drexler—while exploring the sunny shores of the Bahamas! It’s a whirlwind of experiences, interviews with superstar athletes, and insights from social media dynamos, making for a narrative that reads like the wild, unpredictable chart of a Sagittarius moon! Buckle up, as we dive into the world through the eyes of a writer who captures the pulse of the hip-hop universe amidst the celestial dance above.

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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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