Isn’t it funny how the stars align sometimes? Take a peek at Alexander Cole’s journey, for instance—an incredible fusion of talent, hard work, and a sprinkle of cosmic serendipity that brought him to the forefront of hip-hop journalism. With a journalism degree from Concordia University and a passion for Sports and Sneakers, he sashayed into HotNewHipHop in 2018, and oh boy, did he make an entrance!

Since then, he’s been documenting everything from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef that had everyone buzzing to the troubling allegations surrounding Diddy—seriously, who needs soap operas when you’ve got hip-hop drama? And let’s not forget his 2021 jaunt to the Bahamas for the Big 3’s Championship Game, where he rubbed elbows with legends like Ice Cube and celebrities galore! With interviews spanning from basketball icons like Damian Lillard to social media sensations like Jake Paul, Alex has crafted a narrative that keeps us all on our toes. Let’s dive into the world of this astrological trendsetter and see what celestial influences fuel his meteoric rise in the music industry!

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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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