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Original Content JAY-Z's "Moment Of Clarity" Might Be The Realest Song He's Ever Wrote Though more or less guarded throughout his career, JAY-Z's vulnerability rose to the forefront on "Moment Of Clarity." By Mitch Findlay September 16, 2021
Sneakers Top 5 Designer Sneaker Collabs Of All Time Designer sneaker collabs have become extremely popular over the last few years. By Alexander Cole May 29, 2022
Reviews Smino "Luv 4 Rent" Review "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date. By Robert Blair November 05, 2022
Original Content Erica Banks Explains Why She Always Keeps A Bottle Of Hennessy In Her Bag Erica Banks always keeps a bottle of Hennessy with her, explaining why on the latest episode of "In My Bag." By Alex Zidel June 10, 2021
Reviews DJ Khaled "Khaled Khaled" Review DJ Khaled's key to success is based on a formula, and it's one he seems unwilling to change. By Aron A. May 10, 2021
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Wiz Khalifa's Girlfriend, Aimee Aguilar An Instagram gallery to introduce you to Wiz Khalifa's lady friend, Aimee Aguilar. By Noor Lobad November 01, 2020
Original Content Rise & Grind: Toosii Talks "Love Cycle" With Summer Walker & Getting Booed At His First Concert Toosii takes center stage for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind." The "Love Cycle" artist reveals that he doesn't listen to very much rap music and talks about being boo'd off stage when he opened up for A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. By Madusa S. May 10, 2021
Original Content Lil Wayne "No Ceilings 3" Lyrics: Sex, Drugs, Alcohol & Violence Lil Wayne's "No Ceilings 3" lyrics, with a focus on carnal pleasures. By Rose Lilah November 30, 2020
Original Content Hip-Hop's Best Verses: Big Pun's "Twinz" Continuing our new Original Content series "Hip-Hop's Best Verses," Big Pun's opening verse on "Twinz" proved that one deftly delivered bar can be immortalized in rap history. By Mitch Findlay January 27, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Erica Banks Talks Choosing Warner Records & Turning Down DaBaby's Billion Dollar Baby Label Erica Banks reveals why she initially didn't like her hit song "Buss It," how she got Travis Scott on the remix, whether she would consider working with Megan Thee Stallion, and more. By Alex Zidel April 19, 2021
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Announce "Heat Seekers" Contest Winner Announcing the outcome of the HNHH x TuneCore "Heat Seekers" contest! By Alex Zidel October 17, 2019
Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019