What does it take to navigate the wild world of hip-hop? Well, if you ask Alexander Cole, it’s a blend of sharp journalism skills, an eye for a story, and perhaps a dash of celestial alignment! As the editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop since 2018, Alex has become an essential voice in hip-hop culture, capturing everything from the sizzling tension of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef to the unsettling allegations swirling around Diddy. With a journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal and an adventurous spirit that led him to interview icons like Ice Cube and Damian Lillard—sometimes under the Bahamian sun no less—his journey is as dynamic as the artists he covers. So, what’s the secret to his success? Maybe it’s written in the stars—or perhaps he just knows how to hustle harder than a rising rap star! Buckle up as we explore the fascinating career of a man who’s making waves in the music industry one story at a time!

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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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