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Reviews Review: Chief Keef's "Bang 3" Rap's chaotic glory boy continues to rampage and bewilder on "Bang 3." By Maxwell Cavaseno August 06, 2015
Original Content Crew Love: Visionary Music Group With the release of Logic's debut album, "Under Pressure," just a week away, we've profiled him and every other signee of Visionary Music Group. By Patrick Lyons October 14, 2014
Original Content Kanye West's 5 Most Powerful Live Performances Here are 5 iconic performances from Kanye West. By Angus Walker April 11, 2016
Music Drake x Bobbi Althoff: 5 Takeaways From "Not This Again" Episode 1 Drake sat down with Bobbi Althoff for a new interview, over two years since their first one went viral. Here are some takeaways. By Devin Morton September 02, 2025
Original Content Snoop Dogg, Hip Hop, & The Continued Struggle Over LGBTQIA+ Acceptance Hip Hop embraces & resists queerness at once. Snoop Dogg’s discomfort with LGBTQIA+ parents shows the culture’s contradictions. By Erika Marie September 12, 2025
Music Songs Of the Summer: Black Music Month Road Trip Edition Black Music Month meets the perfect road trip vibe—iconic classics and fresh bangers collide to fuel every mile with unstoppable energy. By HNHH Staff June 01, 2025
Original Content Ebro Darden’s Firing Brought His Grudges Back To The Surface After Ebro Darden’s Hot 97 exit, old feuds and criticisms resurfaced, fueling new debates about his legacy in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 17, 2025
Original Content Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj Loyalty turned public when the fallout between Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj exposed the tension behind one of Hip Hop’s most visible friendships. By Erika Marie November 03, 2025
Sports Athletes & Protests: A Short History Of When Sports Meet Politics Athletes in America have been using their prestige to influence political and social changes for decades. At the time of their protests, they are viewed as controversial figures. As time passes though, we acknowledge these men as heroes. By Karlton Jahmal September 28, 2017
Music Five Things We Want From Drake's Next Solo Album Everyone knows Drake's next solo album will be a massive event. The question is this: will it coast off legacy or change his career's course? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 15, 2025
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation? By Erika Marie April 03, 2025
Original Content Murda Beatz Reveals "FEFE" Among His Favorite Beats, Talks Boi-1da Mentorship (Exclusive) INTERVIEW: Murda Beatz hops on the line to discuss his recent stint at Coachella and more. By Karlton Jahmal April 25, 2019