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Reviews Tee Grizzley "Scriptures" Review In the past two years, Tee Grizzley’s shown us flashes of his potential. On "Scriptures," he showcases it at its fullest. By Aron A. June 16, 2019
Original Content The J. Cole Feature Spree: Who Got The Best Verse? In the wake of his illustrious tear through hip-hop, it's time to analyze which J. Cole feature is the best. By Robert Blair February 27, 2019
Original Content The Gym Playlist: Let Lil Baby Be Your Guide Stay motivated with an updated edition of our brand new Gym Playlist, the perfect soundtrack for your next workout session. By Royal O March 04, 2020
Profiles Flipp Dinero On How Joey Bada$$ Put Him On, Meeting DJ Khaled, & Drake's Co-Sign In "On The Come Up" Flipp Dinero speaks on Brooklyn, "Leave Me Alone," and his upcoming plans in "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel May 22, 2019
Music DaBaby, Kevin Gates & More Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Cole Blake September 28, 2019
Original Content Frank Ocean's "DHL": The Independent Jugg The man known to rock "Worldnet" hoodies returns with an impressionist piece well-suited for the occasion. By Luke Hinz October 25, 2019
Original Content Nas' "Stillmatic" Deserves As Much Attention As Its Predecessor Eighteen years ago, Nas experienced his second childhood. By Mitch Findlay December 18, 2019
Original Content Kanye West's "God's Country": 5 Things We Want Following the announcement of Kanye West's tenth studio album "God's Country," here are five things we'd like to see whenever the project drops. By Mitch Findlay June 30, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, & Lil Keed Get Us Bouncing This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Keed, 2 Chainz, IDK, Rick Ross, Mach-Hommy, Aminé, NLE Choppa, and more. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: DaBaby, Playboi Carti, & 21 Savage This week's TIDAL-exclusive staff-curated playlist includes Wiz Khalifa, Summer Walker, Roddy Ricch, Westside Gunn, Ab-Soul, and more. By Alex Zidel April 23, 2020
Original Content KXNG Crooked Debates Verse Of The Year, Death Row's Legacy, & A Hypothetical 4-Way Slaughterhouse Verzuz Battle Kicking off our brand new "12 Days Of Christmas" interview series is a conversation with the legendary KXNG Crooked, who opens up about the pandemic's impact on the rap game, the verse of the year, and which Slaughterhouse member would win a four-man Verzuz battle. Expect a brand new interview with a different figure in the hip-hop and pop culture landscape the next twelve days leading up to Christmas. By Mitch Findlay December 13, 2020
TV Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2: Willow Smith, Bella Hadid & More Rihanna debuted her "Savage X Fenty Vol. 2 Show" last night, and we've put together a gallery of the night's most memorable looks. By Noor Lobad October 02, 2020