[1] The magazine covers celebrity news, music, film, fashion, sports and features exclusive interviews with many notable figures within popular culture.

Published quarterly, the magazine offers the latest news to millions of young Americans who identify with the hip hop culture.

On September 13, 2016, Hip Hop Weekly was acquired for an undisclosed amount by CJB Investments LLC.

Over the years, Hip Hop Weekly has released special issues that either commemorate a special moment in pop culture history or highlight icons of urban music.

These collector's edition releases include special issues honoring the lives of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, "Behind the Mic" docuzines on Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne among others.