Ever wondered how the stars align for a career in hip-hop journalism? Well, grab your metaphysical magnifying glass because we’re diving into the stellar journey of Alexander Cole, the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. Starting his cosmic rise back in 2018 as a Sports and Sneakers writer, Alex took his journalism degree – courtesy of Concordia University in Montreal – and blasted off into the vibrant universe of hip-hop. Since then, he’s been keeping us all in the loop on the biggest stories, from the infamous Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the jaw-dropping allegations swirling around Diddy. Talk about navigating the astrological chaos of the industry!

In 2021, he hit the sandy shores of the Bahamas for the Big 3’s Championship Game, where he interviewed legends like Ice Cube and Clyde Drexler. Then there’s his chat with superstar athletes and social media titans. With conversations spanning the vastness of hip-hop and sports, Alex captures the essence of a world constantly in flux. So, sit back and prepare to be enlightened by the insights of an author whose experience is as rich as a December Capricorn!

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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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