Have you ever wondered what happens when the stars align with hot takes on hip-hop? Well, let me introduce you to a shining star in the world of music journalism—Alexander Cole! As the editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop, Alex has been at the forefront of documenting the beats and battles of hip-hop since 2018. He started his journey as a Sports and Sneakers writer, armed with his journalism degree from Concordia University—talk about a celestial connection to his craft!

Over the years, he’s navigated some of the most groundbreaking stories in the genre, from the infamous beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake to the serious allegations swirling around Diddy. But it’s not all serious business; Alex brings a flair for the dramatic and the fascinating to every interview, whether he’s chatting with legends like Ice Cube or diving deep into the minds of the latest digital provocateurs like Jake Paul and vibrant artists like Kaycyy.

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In 2021, he even traveled to the Bahamas for the Big 3 Championship Game, where he rubbed shoulders with NBA royalty! Now, as the planets orbit, you can bet that Alex’s star is only going to rise higher—keeping us all entertained, informed, and perhaps a little mystified by what the cosmos has in store for the hip-hop universe!

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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.

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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