Hip-Hop History

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Music DJ Clark Kent Recalls Convincing Jay-Z To Switch From Hustling To Rap DJ Clark Kent, who played a pivotal role in shaping the early momentum of Roc-A-Fella Records, reflects on encouraging Jay-Z to take his craft more seriously. By Mitch Findlay March 09, 2021
Hip-Hop History DJ Drama Details Drake & Gucci Mane Joint Mixtape That Almost Happened DJ Drama details how he connected Drake and Gucci Mane which nearly led to a joint mixtape. By Aron A. August 31, 2022
Hip-Hop History Tisha Campbell Dishes On Dinner With Tupac Tisha Campbell talks about her casual Thanksgiving dinner with Tupac. By Evelyn Meyer March 07, 2023
Original Content The Unsung Heroes Of Hip Hop: The Architects Behind The Culture We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting Hip Hop's Unsung Heroes who helped shape the culture without always receiving credit by mainstream audiences. By HNHH Staff February 13, 2025
Music R.I.P. Rico Wade: A Pivotal Bridge In Hip-Hop's 50-Year History It seems impossible to attribute this title to any one rap icon. But such was the vision and dedication of the Dungeon Family's cornerstone. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2024
Music G-Unit: The Game Says 50 Cent Was Only Member Making Money In an interview with DJ Vlad, The Game recalled the time he spent working closely with his "Hate It Or Love It" collaborator. By Hayley Hynes December 04, 2023
Music Clipse's "Hell Hath No Fury" Turns 17 Explore Clipse's influential "Hell Hath No Fury," an album that redefined hip hop with its stark realism and unique sound. By Rain Adams November 29, 2023
Music Queen Latifah's "All Hail The Queen" Turns 34 Explore Queen Latifah's iconic debut All Hail the Queen, a pivotal album that reshaped hip hop's narrative. By Rain Adams November 29, 2023
TV Ladies First: Yo-Yo Details New Cooking Show, Activism, & Time With Ice Cube & Tupac Rap icon Yo-Yo emerged in the 1990s as a woman in Hip Hop unlike any other. She's dedicated her life & career to community activism, and now, she has her own cooking show on AspireTV. You don't want to miss our compelling conversation with the Los Angeles legend! By Erika Marie June 16, 2023
Hip-Hop History Fredro Starr Says Sticky Fingaz Deserves Spot On Top 50 Rappers List After He "Bodied" Eminem Fredro Starr takes issue with Billboard and Vibe's top 50 greatest rappers list. By Aron A. February 13, 2023
Music Cam’ron Turned Down $300K Offer For Iconic Pink Coat: “They Didn’t Deserve It” Cam'ron explained that that he won't sell the jacket to anyone who doesn't understand its importance. By Aron A. February 02, 2023
Hip-Hop History Snoop Dogg Recalls Convincing Dr. Dre To Put Daz Dillinger On "Deeez Nutz" "It was just a bunch of us in the studio, thriving." By Mitch Findlay July 26, 2019