Hip-Hop History

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Hip-Hop History Black Eyed Peas Original Singer Kim Hill Details Why She Quit Group Before Fame "You want me to grind on will.i.am in a bathing suit?" By Erika Marie December 19, 2019
Music Lil Yachty Names Best Verse From 2016 XXL Freshman Freestyle Lil Yachty offers his decisive vote for the best verse from the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, which featured him, Denzel Curry, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2021
Relationships Jada Pinkett-Smith & Tupac: A Rare Friendship The relationship between Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac continues to prompt much in the way of theorizing. By Samuel Allan August 07, 2019
Movies Kevin Hart Recalls His First Meeting With Dame Dash For "Paper Soldiers" Role Kevin Hart recalls his first meeting with Dame Dash that landed him his first movie role in "Paper Soldiers." By Aron A. September 27, 2022
Original Content 50 Cent's Most Streamed Songs 50 Cent is known for his bangers, and we've ranked his most streamed hits. By Paul Barnes March 31, 2023
Original Content Eminem's "EPMD 2" Verse Proves He's The Game's Biggest Hip-Hop Head In the wake of "EPMD 2," it feels like it's time to officially grant Eminem the title of the rap game's biggest hip-hop head. By Mitch Findlay August 06, 2021
Original Content Nappy Roots Reflect On "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" 20-Year Anniversary Nappy Roots' major label debut, "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" turns 20 years old today, and in celebration of the album's anniversary, HNHH landed an exclusive interview with Nappy Roots members Skinny Deville and Fish Scales. By Joshua Robinson February 26, 2022
Music Biggie Wasn't Killed In A Drive-By, Says Ex-Bodyguard Gene Deal believes Biggie's murderer was waiting on him. By Erika Marie February 14, 2023
Hip-Hop History J. Prince Believes 2Pac Would Still Be Alive If He Signed To Rap-A-Lot J. Prince believes that Tupac would've been in better hands if he had signed a deal with Rap-A-Lot. By Aron A. August 29, 2022
TV Fat Joe Revisits Moment His "Heart Turned Black" After Best Friend Betrayed Him The Rap icon shares the story on "Origins of Hip Hop" and recalled the moment his childhood best friend joined his bullies and jumped him. By Erika Marie May 28, 2022
Music What Is Nicki Minaj's Best-Selling Album? Ahead of “Pink Friday 2,” let’s take a look at Nicki’s most commercially successful album. By Demi Phillips October 30, 2023
Music Remembering Tupac Shakur On The Anniversary Of His Death Commemorating Tupac Shakur 27 years later: looking back at his music, activism, and the legacy that resonates across generations. By Erika Marie September 13, 2023