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Original Content Benzino: A Brief History Of Beef Sizing up some of the biggest disputes and beefs involving the former Source co-owner. By Jibril Yassin November 06, 2019
Original Content Why MF Doom Is Allowed To Use Imposters On Stage Hot on the heels of accusations that Kendrick used a stand-in during a live performance, we analyse why MF Doom continues to get away with sending body doubles to his shows. By Robert Blair December 02, 2019
Original Content Black-Owned Everything: Businesses To Support For those who seek to show support for Black-owned businesses, we’ve assembled a list of several notable starting points. By HNHH Staff June 02, 2020
Original Content Lil Wayne’s “I Feel Like Dying” Altered The Trajectory Of Hip-Hop An in-depth look at the importance of Lil Wayne's "I Feel Like Dying."In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the nation’s opioid crisis a “public health emergency.” By Michael Kawaida December 27, 2019
Sports UFC 246: The Long & Winding Road To Conor McGregor Vs Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Set to square off this Saturday, we chart the years of back-and-forth between The "Notorious" Conor McGregor and the eternally game Donald Cowboy Cerrone Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Robert Blair January 17, 2020
Original Content Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh's History Together Is Damn Near Flawless On the 16th anniversary of the release of "Tha Carter," we briefly reflect on Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh's track record on wax. By Aron A. June 29, 2020
Reviews 21 Savage & Metro Boomin "Savage Mode 2" Review "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos. By Aron A. October 11, 2020
Original Content Are We Approaching The Carolinas' Hip-Hop Golden Age? After years of being overlooked, is Carolina finally getting its due respect as a hotbed of talent? By Robert Blair March 22, 2019
Original Content Tory Lanez Is Resurrecting Friendly Competition In Hip-Hop The art of competition. By Karlton Jahmal January 31, 2019
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Beyonce & Jay-Z's Cutest Couple Pics The Instagram gallery you've been waiting for, Beyonce & Jay Z. By E Gadsby March 24, 2019
Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Rap Beef Bars & Disses? QUIZ: How well do you understand the art of war? By Mitch Findlay March 21, 2019
Original Content How Suge Knight Became Hip-Hop's Biggest Antagonist Fresh from Joyner Lucas wishing death upon him on "Devil's Work," we examine how Death Row's Suge Knight became the most hated villain in hip-hop's collective history. By Robert Blair May 16, 2019