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Original Content Jackboy Reveals How XXXTentacion Helped Him, Details Moving From Sniper Gang To 1804 Records & More A new season of HNHH's "On the Come Up" is here! Jackboy helps us kick it off, with an exclusive interview where he speaks on moving from Kodak Black's Sniper Gang to start his own imprint, 1804 Records, the Florida rap scene, building generational wealth for his family, and much more. By Joshua Robinson October 13, 2021
Original Content Hottest Hip-Hop And R&B Albums Of 2022 So Far We highlight the best of hip-hop and r'n'b album releases so far this year. By HNHH Staff July 13, 2022
Original Content LaRussell Is In A League Of His Own: Talks Throwing Concerts In His Backyard To Nipsey Hussle’s Influence On “Proud 2 Pay” Movement Fresh off the release of his stirring 21st studio album, "I Hate When Life’s Going Great," LaRussell caught up with HNHH to discuss everything from his unique approach to independence to what the future holds for his movement in Vallejo. By Joshua Robinson November 01, 2022
Original Content ATL Jacob Details His First Song With Future, Dream Collabs, And "WAIT FOR YOU" In "On The Come Up" ATL Jacob spoke with HotNewHipHop about his influences, dream collaborations, and his favorite song on the latest episode of "On The Come Up." By Alexander Cole November 21, 2022
Original Content Kendrick Lamar Vs. Lupe Fiasco: Who Is The Better Lyricist? Lupe Fiasco's recent suggestion that Kendrick Lamar isn't in his league as a lyricist has opened the floor for an interesting conversation. By Mitch Findlay September 28, 2020
Original Content Future & Lil Uzi Vert's Top 3 Collabs Before "Pluto x Baby Pluto" We take a quick look at some of Future and Uzi's best collaborative work to date, as we anticipate what "Pluto x Baby Pluto" will sound like. By Rose Lilah November 12, 2020
Original Content When Rappers Self-Produce: Havoc, Eminem, J. Cole & More From J. Cole to Kanye West, it's important to appreciate the artists who can fire on all cylinders -- both behind the mic and behind the boards. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
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 Eminem's "Relapse" Turns 10: Examining His Most Underrated Album How many people you know can name every serial killer who ever existed in a row? By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2019
Original Content T.I.'s Most Savage Instagram Clapbacks When it comes to mercilessly roasting his foes, T.I. leaves no stone unturned. By E Gadsby April 11, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: J. Cole, Drake, & Logic Bring The Real Back The HNHH TIDAL Wave playlist has been updated with new music from DJ Khaled, Drake, J. Cole, Smino, Gunna, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Logic, DaBaby, and more. By Alex Zidel July 31, 2020
Original Content Lil Durk, It's Time To Go Pop Though forever a voice for the trenches, the past year of success has positioned Lil Durk for his rightful takeover. By Aron A. November 02, 2020