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Original Content Top Tracks: April 11 - April 17 Another week dominated by Drake (but also Mike Will Made It!). By Patrick Lyons April 18, 2016 133 Views
Original Content 10 Essential Kehlani Tracks An introduction to the Bay Area singer. By Chris Tart April 17, 2016 22.2K Views
Original Content L$D: Psych-Rap Tunes To Trip To Stay trippy. By Chris Tart April 16, 2016 58.7K Views
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (April 16) Jay Z, Kendrick, Justin Bieber and Post Malone ruled the 'Gram this week. By Mike De Leon April 16, 2016 12.3K Views
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (April 15) The weekly round-up of our favorite songs from the past week. By Rose Lilah April 15, 2016 4.9K Views
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (April 15) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden April 15, 2016 115 Views
Original Content HNHH's Picks For The 2016 XXL Freshman List The 10 artists who should make this year's cover. By Danny Schwartz April 14, 2016 104.8K Views
Original Content #TBT: Gang Starr Taking it back to rap's heyday with a list dedicated to Gang Starr record. By Chris Tart April 14, 2016 4.2K Views
Songs Quiz: How Well Do You Know Kobe Bryant? In honor of Kobe, take our "Black Mamba" quiz. By Mike De Leon April 14, 2016 20.3K Views
Original Content I Got You, Fam: 10 Rapper-Athlete Bromances Some of these friendships may surprise you. By Danny Schwartz April 13, 2016 39.0K Views
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: April 13 A weekly look at how many units hip-hop and r'n'b albums are selling, as well as their chart position. By Chris Tart April 13, 2016 146 Views
Sports Who Had The Better Reference: Kobe Bryant Vs Steph Curry A slightly retooled edition of "Who Had The Better Verse" to commemorate Kobe Bryant's final game. By Patrick Lyons April 13, 2016 22.5K Views