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Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (January 8) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden January 08, 2016
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (November 6) Find out the HNHH staff's favorite songs from the past week. By Rose Lilah November 06, 2015
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (July 24) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden July 24, 2015
Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Drake & His Famous Friends Champagne Papi is well-loved in Hollywood. By Hayley Hynes June 18, 2022
Original Content Hit-Boy Is The Producer Of The Year: On 21 Savage & Nas Collab, The Rise Of Loop Makers & Sampling "The Five Heartbeats" On "Legit" Hit-Boy joins HNHH to discuss the making of "One Mic One Gun," sending Ye the beat for "Legit," his picks for 2022's Producer Of The Year and more. By Aron A. December 21, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: Fredo Bang Reveals Lost Collab With King Von & Speaks On YNW Melly's A&R Skills Baton Rouge's Fredo Bang is preparing for the release of his forthcoming album, "Murder Made Me." He joins us for this week's "Rise & Grind" where he discusses his odd encounter with Kanye West, his first bars, and his relationship with YNW Melly. By Aron A. May 31, 2021
Tech What Is Clubhouse? Everything To Know About The New & Exclusive Social Media App A new, alluring social media app called Clubhouse is quickly gaining buzz among Silicon Valley insiders, venture capitalists, and celebrities such as 21 Savage and Joe Budden, alike. By Noor Lobad October 29, 2020
Sports Skip Bayless' Worst Twitter Takes Skip Bayless' Twitter account has been a goldmine for horrible takes. By Alexander Cole December 27, 2021
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Details Debut Album Features & Release Bobby Shmurda's debut album is expected to drop this summer with appearances from Meek Mill, Fivio Foreign, Key Glock, and more. By Aron A. July 11, 2022
Reviews Kendrick Lamar "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Review Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" offers unsettling insight into the rapper's otherwise sheltered personal life, exploring the dichotomy between Kendrick Lamar - the rapper, and Kendrick Lamar - the person. By Aron A. May 19, 2022
Original Content Boslen Is Aiming For The Stars: On New Project "GONZO," Vancouver's Rap Scene & More Vancouver artist Boslen details the creative process behind "GONZO," and explains why Canadian artists shouldn’t feel complacent right now. By Aron A. July 09, 2022
Original Content Lil Uzi Vert Debuts New Hairstyle, Future Taps Travis Scott & Lil Baby Shuts It Down: Rolling Loud Miami Recap From XXXTENTACION's son coming out during Ski Mask The Slump God's set to Travis Scott's appearance with Future, Rolling Loud Miami 2022 didn't disappoint. By Aron A. July 26, 2022