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Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021
Original Content DMX, The Honest Writer Rest in peace to DMX, one of the greatest to ever do it. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Original Content Ant Clemons Details How His Relationship With Kanye West Evolved & His Approach To Music Ant Clemons goes into detail about his extensive work with Kanye West, his songwriting process, his first Grammy award, upcoming new music, and more. By Alex Zidel November 22, 2021
Original Content The LOX & Diddy's Bad Boy: A Complete History Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records. By Robert Blair August 06, 2021
Sports Are The 2021 Nets More Overpowered Than The 2017 Warriors? With Kevin Durant as a common thread between the two teams, fans are increasingly making parallels between this year's Nets and the infamous Warriors. By Alexander Cole June 12, 2021
Original Content OutKast's "ATLiens" Is A Timeless Space Odyssey: 23 Years Later Greetings, Earthling. By Mitch Findlay August 27, 2019
Original Content N.O.R.E.'s Art Of Storytelling: Drink Champs, The NY Come-Up, & The Most Misunderstood Rapper Encyclopedia Noreaga. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Pop Culture RZA Explains Why "36 Chambers" Is The Best Wu-Tang Album & Heads Back To Shaolin For Creative Retreat EXCLUSIVE: We chat with RZA about his upcoming retreat with TAZO. Ten lucky people will spend two days with RZA as he teaches them how to unlock their creativity. By Erika Marie October 28, 2019
Original Content Big Sean Is Grown Big Sean unlocks new growth in his latest releases. By Sanibel Chai July 29, 2019
Original Content What Would A Dr. Dre & Eminem Collaboration Sound Like In 2020? One more time for old time's sake. By Mitch Findlay October 14, 2019
Original Content What Happened To Azealia Banks? Tracing the dissolution of Azealia Banks to figure out where it all went wrong. By HNHH Staff October 20, 2019
Original Content Beast Coast: The Essential Albums With their long-awaited collab project on its way, it's time to highlight the essential work of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers. By Robert Blair March 27, 2019