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Original Content Game Changers: Kanye West Edition Game Changers is a new HNHH feature that highlights artists that have left a strong mark on hip hop. Whether it be through creativity, influence, exposure, or just plain good timing, a game changer is someone who has brought something to rap where the game just wouldn't be the same without them. By Trevor Smith February 06, 2013
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V": Everything You Need To Know Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" has been "coming soon" for what feels like an eternity. By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2017
Original Content The Pivot Gang Interview: Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Squeak, & Dam Dam Pivot Gang talks "Friends," their late comrade John Walt, life on tour, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 17, 2017
Original Content Analyzing The Lil Nas X Business Model Just a day prior to the release of his "7 EP," we examine Lil Nas X's unique marketing tactics and social media mastery. By Robert Blair June 20, 2019
Original Content The Album Rollout Is Shrinking Album rollouts are getting smaller and smaller. By Cole Blake June 18, 2019
Reviews The Weeknd "My Dear Melancholy," Review "My Dear Melancholy," bills itself as "House of Balloons Pt. 2" but is instead an investigation into whether The Weeknd has any business catching feelings. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2018
Original Content Instagram Gallery: 50 Cent's Cutest Pics Of His Son Sire Jackson 50 Cent's little man is the man of the hour. By Chantilly Post March 02, 2018
Reviews Tekashi 6ix9ine's "Day 69" Review One of the most controversial hitmakers of the current rap scene finally unleashes his debut mixtape. After all the drama, is Tekashi 6ix9ine able to make music that lives up to the mass hysteria? By Maxwell Cavaseno February 27, 2018
Sports Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegation As Lawyer Releases Disturbing Audio & Text Messages Surface: What We Know About The $50M Lawsuit Will Shannon Sharpe be removed from ESPN? Here's everything you need to know about the $50M lawsuit against him. By Aron A. April 23, 2025
Movies Tim Burton's 7 Biggest Blockbuster Movies Venture into the whimsical mind of one of Hollywood’s most successful directors. By Demi Phillips November 20, 2023
Songs Michael Jackson's Best Music Videos Michael Jackson's music videos are basically mini movies. There's no way you won't be entertained while watching. By Brandon Simmons March 15, 2023
Original Content What Nicki Minaj's "Chun-Li" & "Barbie Tingz" Tell Us About Her Next Album Will Nicki follow her own "Pinkprint" on her long-awaited fourth studio album? By Trevor Smith April 13, 2018