Hip-Hop History

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Original Content Common's "Be" Turns 18 Widely regarded as Common's best hip-hop album to date, we're looking back on the iconic "Be" as it turns 18 years old. By Caleb Hardy May 21, 2023
Pop Culture Tony Yayo Wants Credit For "The BBL Movement" The G-Unit rapper tapped Buffie the Body to star in his "So Seductive" music video back in the day, which he believes sparked the current trend. By Hayley Hynes August 21, 2023
Hip-Hop History Jadakiss Explains How He Developed His Signature Laugh Jadakiss' engineer urged him to keep the iconic ad-lib. By Aron A. March 07, 2023
TV Lizzo Takes On Double Duty As Host & Musical Guest Of "Saturday Night Live": Watch Lizzo gave audiences a first listen to her upcoming album's title track. By Hayley Hynes April 17, 2022
Hip-Hop History Grandmaster Flash Praises Drake As A “Genius” Grandmaster Flash spoke highly of Drake's versatility. By Aron A. February 06, 2023
Original Content HNHH's Women's History Month Playlist: Hip Hop And R&B Queens All hail the queens! We're celebrating Women's History Month by paying respect to the ladies who keep our playlists lit. By Erika Marie March 19, 2025
Music DJ Clark Kent Recalls Introducing Jay-Z To Biggie In Resurfaced Clip As Fans Mourn The Producer Rodolfo Franklin's impact cannot be overstated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 27, 2024
TV 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' - A Masterpiece Beyond TV The Hulu show 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' goes beyond a regular TV series and is a masterpiece in its own right. It explores how the show's creators, writers, directors, and crew have poured their hearts and souls into every aspect of the production, resulting in a stunning piece of work that captures the true essence of the Wu-Tang Clan's story. By Jessica Lyons March 13, 2023
Music Bad Meets Evil's "Hell: The Sequel" Turns 12 On their collaborative EP, Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" brought the best out of each other. We revisit Bad Meets Evil's "Hell: The Sequel" EP for its 12th anniversary. By Wyatt Westlake June 16, 2023
Music Who Is DJ Kool Herc? The "Founding Father Of Hip-Hop" We're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. By Caleb Hardy June 03, 2023
Hip-Hop History Jermaine Dupri Recalls Introducing Jay-Z To No I.D. Jermaine Dupri takes credit for Jay-Z and No I.D.'s collaborative relationship. By Aron A. February 02, 2023
Music What Was The First Rap Movie? Explore the legacy of "Wild Style," the first rap movie that revolutionized cinema by introducing hip-hop culture to the big screen. By Jake Skudder May 31, 2023