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Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: July 22-28 Staff picks for the week of July 22th to 28th. By Trevor Smith July 30, 2013
Original Content Kevin Gates Talks Prison, Depression & Choosing Music Over Street Life HNHH sits down with Kevin Gates for an impromptu exclusive interview that shows a side of the Baton Rouge rapper that you've never seen before. By Jen DeLeon September 19, 2013
Original Content Exclusive "Under The Influence" BTS With Berner, Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, Trinidad James And More Taking you backstage and on tour, HNHH and Taylor Gang deliver an exclusive look at life on the road during the "Under The Influence Of Music" Tour. Footage includes on and off-stage appearances from Berner, Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, Trinidad James, Joey Bada$$, Ty Dolla $ign, Chevy Woods, Macklemore and more. By hnhh July 25, 2013
Reviews Review: King Los' "Becoming King" After resigning with Diddy and Bad Boy, Los is finally ready to take his turn in the spotlight and reclaim the crown with his latest offering. By Iva Anthony May 03, 2013
Reviews Review: The Underachievers' "The Lords Of Flatbush" The Underachievers deliver a new project which may be different in sound to their well-received first release, "Indigoism," but it is nonetheless a strong effort. By Nikita Rathod September 05, 2013
Original Content The Top Ten Most Searched Artists On HNHH: January to March HNHH compiles the top ten most searched artists on the the site from January to March 2013. Are you surprised by who topped the list? Let us know in the comments below. By Trevor Smith April 04, 2013
Original Content Game Changers: Lil Wayne Edition <p><strong>Game Changers is a new HNHH feature that highlights artists that have left a strong mark on hip hop. Whether it be through creativity, influence, exposure, or just plain good timing, a game changer is someone who has brought something to rap where the game just wouldn't be the same without them.</strong></p> By Trevor Smith January 29, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Lil Jon's Top Ten Tracks Jonathan Smith aka Lil Jon turns 42 today. In honour of the King of Crunks birthday, we've put together a list of his biggest hits. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 27, 2013
Original Content Anti-Valentine's Mix: Strip Club Anthems An Anti-Valentine's Mix of the biggest strip club anthems, for those who don't buy into the Valentine's Day craze. By Trevor Smith February 14, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Gucci Mane's Top Tracks In honor of his 33rd birthday, HNHH has broken down some of Gucci Mane's top tracks. By Dhruva Balram deleted February 12, 2013
Original Content HNHH's Top 8 Most Disappointing Projects of 2012 HNHH looks back at eight of 2012's most disappointing projects, be they mixtapes or albums. Take note that in some cases, projects were deemed disappointing not because of quality or commercial success, but based on their failure to follow through with expectations. By Perry Simpson December 19, 2012
Reviews Review: MMG's "Self Made Vol. 2" Maybach Music Group looks to stay recession proof as Ricky Rozay leads the cavalry in "Self Made Vol. 2". By Jon Godfrey June 27, 2012