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Music Drake's Federal Lawsuit Against UMG: The Biggest Takeaways Drake's taking UMG to court over "Not Like Us." By Aron A. January 17, 2025
Reviews Lil Baby "WHAM" Review Lil Baby doesn't necessarily move beyond his comfort zone on "WHAM" but flashes of his hit-making prowess are worthy highlights in his first offering in over two years. By Aron A. January 09, 2025
Streetwear Cee-Lo, Kanye, & Rappers Who Faced Backlash For Confederate Fashion Cee-Lo recently faced pushback for wearing a Confederate flag hoodie, but he hasn't been the only emcee to feel the Southern pride heat. By Erika Marie January 07, 2025
Pop Culture Rihanna's Most Savage Clapbacks: Ciara, TLC, Amanda Bynes & More When it comes to negativity online, Rihanna often lets things slide. However, when she does clapback, the mogul never holds back. By Erika Marie January 06, 2025
Songs Romeo Don't Die Shines Like Adam Sandler In New Single "Uncut Gem" "If you not workin' with a purpose, how you gonna shine?" By Aron A. January 03, 2025
Crime Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness: Breaking Down The Allegations Joe Budden will appear in court later this month to address the charge. By Axl Banks January 02, 2025
Original Content Tesla Cybertruck Explodes In Front Of Trump Hotel: What We Know Las Vegas was shaken after a Cybertruck burst into flames. Elon Musk has spoken about the incident. By Erika Marie January 02, 2025
Music Vybz Kartel’s Road To The Freedom Street Concert: The Dancehall Legend Teases “Taylor Swift-Level” Homecoming Performance, Drake & Cardi B Influence & His Legacy INTERVIEW: Vybz Kartel has remained one of the most prolific artists of our time, even during his incarceration. The "Fever" artist details his upcoming performance at the Jamaica National Stadium (including two secret high-profile guests), his first time hearing Skillibeng, current musical inspiration, and why Lil Wayne is the greatest lyricist in his books. By Aron A. December 27, 2024
Relationships Chance The Rapper & Kirsten Corley's Relationship: From Childhood Crush To Divorce The couple announced their separation earlier this year before filing for divorce. By Axl Banks December 25, 2024
Music Top 40 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Of 2024 2024 gave us some phenomenal albums that will certainly stand the test of time. By HNHH Staff December 25, 2024
Reviews SZA "SOS Deluxe: LANA" Review This microcosm of the original album's greatest strengths is a testament to SZA's consistency and her artistic north stars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2024
Music Top 50 Hottest Hip-Hop Songs Of 2024 Hip-hop's biggest stars blessed us with some bangers this year. By HNHH Staff December 24, 2024