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Sports The Curious Case Of Isaiah Thomas Despite being a solid NBA talent, Isaiah Thomas has struggled to find a permanent home. By Alexander Cole August 28, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Original Content New Music Friday: Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, & Fivio Foreign Anchor An Exciting Week Of Releases This week's new music releases include Nicki Minaj, Fivio Foreign, Future, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Pusha-T, Mozzy, $NOT, Saweetie, Kodak Black, and much more. By Alex Zidel February 11, 2022
Original Content Kanye West & Drake's Beef: True Bad Blood Or Summer Games? With "Certified Lover Boy" and "Donda" locked in release date limbo, this recent beef between Drake and Kanye West has developed an interesting context. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2021
Reviews 2 Chainz's "Dope Don't Sell Itself" Review A decade removed from his commercial peak and mesmerizing breakout run at the top of the 2010s, 2 Chainz has delivered a record that encapsulates his insatiable hunger while also showcasing how much he has grown as an artist. By Joshua Robinson February 08, 2022
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Julia Fox’s Best Looks Check out some of Julia Fox's best looks from her IG. By Jordan Schenkman February 19, 2022
Original Content Who Is Mike Dimes? Mike Dimes dropped off his debut album today, "IN DIMES WE TRUST," following a flurry of hard-hitting singles, including "MY STORY" and "NO TRENDS." Get familiar with the Texas-based rapper in our exclusive interview. By Rose Lilah March 08, 2022
Original Content How Freddie Gibbs Became Hip-Hop's Biggest Troll Fresh from his latest battle with DJ Akademiks, we take a look at how Freddie Gibbs became hip-hop's king of comedy, coinciding with his ascent to one of the game's most revered artists. By Robert Blair November 23, 2021
Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
TV The Best Rap Cameos On "The Simpsons" Celebrity cameos have been intrinsic to the show's cultural relevance. Here are the best cameos from rappers on "The Simpsons." By Mike Fugere May 23, 2023
Original Content Summer Walker Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The R&B Songbird Dive into Summer Walker's net worth in 2024. Discover how her album sales, concerts, songwriting, and endorsements amass wealth. By Jake Skudder February 15, 2024
Original Content Who Is Tee Grizzley? Get to know Tee Grizzley: his rise, successes, controversies, and impact on the rap scene – an inspiring journey of resilience and talent. By HNHH Staff May 12, 2023