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Jury Kate is the current editor-in-chief of StarHipHop.com. She began her career with the platform in 2018 as a Sports and Sneakers writer, where she first developed her reporting style and strengthened her journalism background, applying her academic training to real-world media coverage. Since then, she has covered some of the most impactful stories in hip-hop and entertainment culture. From major artist disputes like the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud to widely discussed industry controversies involving high-profile figures, Jury has helped StarHipHop.com navigate help breaking news and cultural events news. Over the years, she has also spoken with athletes, entertainers, and rising music artists, ranging from established NBA stars and media personalities to emerging voices in hip-hop and digital culture.
Erica is a features editor for StarHipHop.com Beginning her tenure at starhiphop over the years, She has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout her time, She helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a global music journalist, She has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists over the past years.
StarHipHop.com is always open to welcoming new voices, writers, and contributors who are passionate about hip-hop culture, music journalism, and digital media storytelling. We believe that great coverage comes from diverse perspectives, and we actively encourage talented authors, journalists, and creatives to become part of our growing platform. Whether you are an experienced writer or an emerging voice looking to build your portfolio, StarHipHop.com provides an opportunity to share your work with a wide and engaged audience. We accept contributions across a variety of topics including hip-hop news, artist features, album reviews, cultural commentary, entertainment updates, fashion, and lifestyle content connected to the music industry. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure quality, originality, and alignment with our platform’s standards. We value clear writing, strong storytelling, and authentic insight into the culture. Writers who consistently contribute high-quality work may also be considered for ongoing editorial roles within the StarHipHop.com team. If you are interested in writing for StarHipHop.com, you can reach out through our official communication channels. We only accept submissions and professional inquiries through verified StarHipHop email addresses ending in **@starhiphop.com**. Any other contact method is not official. StarHipHop.com is committed to supporting new talent and building a strong community of contributors who share a passion for hip-hop and modern culture.
Catherine is currently a News Editor at Starhiphop.com Her time at StarHiphop began in 2022 when she began writing full-time about music and pop culture. Since then, she has helped cover major stories at Starhiphop Magazine. Being from Los Angeles, she also got the opportunity to attend many seminars, events and podcasts from major artists.
Cole Blake is a current staff writer at HotNewHipHop based out of New York City. He began writing for the site as an intern back in 2018 while finishing his B.A. in Journalism at St. John’s University. In the time since, he’s covered a number of breaking stories for HNHH. These include the ongoing YSL RICO trial, the allegations surrounding Diddy, and much more. His work also extends outside of hip-hop, having written extensively about a myriad of topics including politics, sports, and pop culture. He’s attended several music festivals to provide coverage for the site as well, such as Rolling Loud and Governors Ball.
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
Ben Atkinson is a sneaker content writer at HotNewHipHop, where he has been covering the latest sneaker releases and industry news since 2023. With a deep understanding of the sneaker market, Ben regularly reports on exclusive sneaker drops, collaborations, and trends shaping the footwear world. From covering the return of top Nike releases to writing about Travis Scott's famous Air Jordan collaboration, Ben delivers in-depth content for the sneakerhead community.
Devin Morton is a News and Evergreen Content Writer at HotNewHipHop from Queens, New York. He started with HNHH in July 2024 as an intern while entering his last year of college, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Stony Brook University's School of Communication and Journalism. He has previously written album reviews covering some of the most popular artists in the game, including Childish Gambino and Ice Spice, as well as conversation starting pieces about the Grammy and BET Hip-Hop Awards. Some of his favorite rappers include Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Nas, though he also has a soft spot for the Blog Era guys from when he used to read HNHH as a kid. Besides hip-hop, he's a huge fan of sports (primarily basketball, #HeatCulture) and wrestling. His work for HNHH has reflected his outside interests, also covering sports, politics, and the greater pop culture world, which he has extensive knowledge of in addition to his hip-hop expertise.