Hip-Hop History

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Music Who Is Mase? Bad Boy Hitmaker & Hip Hop Minister From a multi-decade long beef with Diddy to becoming a minister, we're looking back on the career on rapper Mase. By Caleb Hardy June 03, 2023
Pop Culture Who Did Ice Cube Influence? Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives. By Christopher Gorrie May 09, 2024
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
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
Original Content How Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Changed Rap It's been decades since Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" released, & the album remains one of the most influential hip-hop records. By Caleb Hardy April 14, 2023
Music Rappers Who Have Earned Both An Oscar & Grammy Awards shows have not always given rappers the flowers they deserve. But a few hip hop luminaries have gone on to win an Oscar and a Grammy. By Mike Fugere June 01, 2023
Hip-Hop History Ice Cube Shares Tupac Tribute On Anniversary Of His Death R.I.P. Tupac. By Aron A. September 13, 2019
Original Content What Happened To Obie Trice? Long before Westside Boogie and Grip, Obie Trice was Shady Records' leading protege. Here, we take a look at where the Detroit rapper's momentum dropped off, and what's happened to him since. By Robert Blair June 29, 2022
Hip-Hop History Snoop Dogg Says 2Pac Inspired His "Pimp" Style Snoop Dogg says Tupac helped him elevate his fashion. By Aron A. December 12, 2022
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021
Original Content Aaliyah's Debut "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" Turns 29 Commemorating 29 years since Aaliyah's debut album "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number," we reflect on her impact, legacy, and enduring influence. By HNHH Staff May 12, 2023
Music Too $hort Reveals Anti-Snitch Origin Of Jay-Z's "A Week Ago" Too $hort reflects on why he and Jay-Z were driven to make the anti-snitch track "A Week Ago" in 1998. By Mitch Findlay February 25, 2021