Hip-Hop History

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Original Content Onyx's "Slam" Turns 30: A Look Back Celebrate 30 years of Onyx's "Slam"! Discover the group's history, chart success, and the track's lasting impact on hip hop. By HNHH Staff May 11, 2023
Music N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" Turns 35 "Straight Outta Compton" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month and we're taking a look at some key aspects of the iconic album. By Paul Barnes August 14, 2023
Music Pusha T’s Unbelievable Jay-Z “Hell Hath No Fury” Story Resurfaces On the 16th anniversary of the Clipse’s “Hell Hath No Fury,” a decade-old Pusha T interview has reminded fans of the album’s uncanny connection to Jay-Z’s “Kingom Come.” By Joshua Robinson December 02, 2022
Hip-Hop History Juicy J Fined Three 6 Mafia Members If They Did Too Many Drugs, Crunchy Black Says Crunchy Black says Juicy J created strict rules to make sure members of Three 6 Mafia didn't let their vices get in the way of business. By Aron A. April 17, 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
Numbers Kanye West Officially Has His First-Ever Diamond Song Kanye West's "Stronger" has officially been certified Diamond by the RIAA, making it his first-ever Diamond song. By Alex Zidel October 06, 2021
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
Original Content "De La Soul Is Dead" Turns 32: A Groundbreaking Album We're looking back at De La's innovative sophomore album. Rest In Power, Trugoy! By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Hip-Hop History Sheek Louch Reflects On G-Unit Beef: "They Had Nothing On Us Lyrically" Sheek Louch reflects on the time he and The LOX went to war with G-Unit, a war he believes to have one-sided on a lyrical level. By Mitch Findlay November 19, 2020
Pop Culture Sounwave Says Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" Was Nearly Left Off "To Pimp A Butterfly" Sounwave appeared on Spotify's "The Big Hit Show" and dished about the creation of one of Lamar's most recognizable tracks. By Hayley Hynes March 11, 2022
Original Content A Brief History Of Ye & DJ Khaled's Collaborations DJ Khaled and Kanye West have only released a handful of official tracks together, but it’s evident that they have undeniable collaborative chemistry. By Joshua Robinson January 21, 2022
Music Kid 'N Play Were Teased By Ice Cube For Cleaning Up Lyrics On N.W.A. Tour Kid recalled touring with the gangsta rap group and being told by city officials that they couldn't use swear words during their set. By Erika Marie February 12, 2021