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Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Original Content Lyrics Of The Week: May 31 - June 6 HNHH's Lyrics of the Week breaks down the most noteworthy bars of the past seven days into ten categories that will rotate according to the type of content that drops. By hnhh June 08, 2013
Original Content Underrated Audio: April 30-May 6 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah May 07, 2013
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (October 14) Everything you need to know about the last two weeks in battle rap. By Dallas Darden October 15, 2016
Reviews Post Malone "Hollywood's Bleeding" Review Post Malone delivers an ambitious project that isn't quite as experimental as we'd hoped. By Alex Zidel September 11, 2019
Original Content The Perfect Gym Playlist We're debuting a brand new playlist to add to our growing Spotify catalogue. By Royal O February 05, 2020
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: October 14 This week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith October 14, 2015
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Airplane Mode" Ty Dolla gives us an enjoyable, very short prelude to his debut album. By Patrick Lyons October 15, 2015
Original Content The 10 Most Ridiculous Scenes In Action Bronson's "Mr. Wonderful" The 10 most ridiculous scenes in Action Bronson's latest album "Mr. Wonderful". By Angus Walker March 23, 2015
Reviews Review: The Weeknd's "Beauty Behind The Madness" The Weeknd balances his two selves, one aiming for pop stardom and one who is content in the shadows, on "Beauty Behind the Madness." By Scott Glaysher August 31, 2015
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Iggy Azalea's Most Curvaceous Pics Iggy Azalea isn't shy when it comes to flaunting her shape. By E Gadsby March 10, 2018
Sneakers Reebok VP Says Future Will Have His Own Signature Shoe Next Year Q+A with Reebok's VP Todd Krinsky. By Kyle Rooney October 14, 2016