Hip-Hop History

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Music J. Cole's "Born Sinner" Turns 10 Arguably one of his best albums, we revisit J. Cole's Born Sinner for its tenth anniversary. By Wyatt Westlake June 13, 2023
Music Black Music Month: Remembering Heavy D, The "Overweight Lover" Of Hip Hop Heavy D is an icon in Hip Hop, dominating during New Jack Swing and bringing a vibrant personality to the culture. By HNHH Staff June 07, 2023
Hip-Hop History Too $hort Explains Why He Kept His Friends Away From Tupac Too $hort explains why he didn't want Tupac hanging around his friends. By Aron A. September 28, 2022
Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Music Rare 2Pac Throwback Pic Resurfaces A rare 2Pac Shakur throwback picture has resurfaced, with the original caption providing deeper insight into the rapper's "fire and passion." By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Music Ghostface Killah Reflects On Finding MF DOOM's Beat Tape Ghostface Killah reflects on how finding a cryptic beat tape labeled "Metal Fingers" led to MF DOOM producing four beats on "Fishscale." By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2021
Hip-Hop History The Game & Wack 100 Say 50 Cent's "What Up Gangsta" Was Written By Game Wack 100 reveals that The Game wrote "What Up Gangsta" for 50 Cent's debut album. By Aron A. March 03, 2022
Music Fat Joe Talks OGs "Preserving The Culture" By Giving Wisdom To Next Generation The Bronx emcee also recalled growing up being taught that "Hip Hop is almost a religion." By Erika Marie June 22, 2022
Music 50 Cent Rep Denies Ciara Modelling For "Curtis" Album After Rapper Slammed For Sharing NSFW Photos Two women were hired for the LP's photoshoot, and sources say neither of them were CiCi. By Hayley Hynes September 12, 2023
Music Irv Gotti Reflects On DMX, Ja Rule, & Jay-Z's Fearsome Battling Skills Irv Gotti fondly reminsices on the healthy competition between DMX, Jay-Z, and Ja Rule during Murder Inc group days. By Mitch Findlay April 15, 2021
Original Content DMX, The Honest Writer Rest in peace to DMX, one of the greatest to ever do it. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Hip-Hop History DJ Drama Says He & Drake Have "Women In Common" DJ Drama clarifies his role in Meek Mill vs. Drake feud after he was accused of leaking Quentin Miller's reference track to Meek. By Aron A. March 21, 2021