Ever wonder what it’s like to rub elbows with hip-hop legends while keeping your finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving music scene? Well, let me introduce you to Alexander Cole—the editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop and a guy who’s got more connections than a Venus in Libra! Since joining the team in 2018, Alex has transformed from a fresh-faced Sports and Sneakers writer into a seasoned pro, navigating the wild waters of hip-hop like a surf pro riding a perfect wave. With a journalism degree from Concordia University tucked under his arm, he’s tackled stories that range from heated feuds—like the spicy Kendrick Lamar and Drake saga—to the shocking allegations surrounding Diddy.

And speaking of celestial alignments, did you know that 2021 was a great year for networking? Just ask Alex, who hopped down to the Bahamas for the Big 3’s Championship Game. It was there that he got the chance to chat with some of the greats, including Ice Cube and Clyde Drexler. With interviews spanning a list of powerhouse athletes and rising stars alike—like Antonio Brown and Lil Tecca—it feels like every conversation is written in the stars! Buckle up, because when it comes to documenting the pulse of hip-hop culture, Alexander Cole is a force of nature, guided by a cosmic drive to tell the stories that matter.

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About The Author

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.

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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.

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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