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Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (April 22) Listen to HNHH staff's favorite songs of the past week. By Rose Lilah April 22, 2016
Original Content Vote For Your Favorite "I Love Kanye" Remix We rounded up the best "I Love Kanye" remixes. Vote for your favorite! By Angus Walker March 07, 2016
TV Ryan Henry Talks Maturing, Mental Wellness, Moments With DMX, & "Black Ink Crew Chicago" Season 8 Exclusive: As the leader of 9Mag, Ryan Henry has spent the last eight years putting his life and career on display via "Black Ink Crew Chicago." He's faced waves of criticism over his decisions, but he sat down with us to discuss the new 8th season, his journey of personal growth and accountability for past mistakes, inspiring Chicago, and why a visit from DMX made for one of the most memorable moments for the 9Mag team. By Erika Marie August 09, 2022
Original Content Why Nicki Minaj's Feature Spree Is A Great Decision Nicki Minaj's recent decision to stick to feature spots is a great move for the rapper: here's why. By Kemet High November 10, 2019
Original Content Kanye West's "Yeezus:" Unpacking A Truly Divisive Album Following "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" was no easy task. By Mitch Findlay September 19, 2018
Music Drake, DaBaby & Lil Nas X Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Cole Blake September 14, 2019
Original Content 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers: Top 5 Verses Many stepped up, but which rappers killed the BET Cypher the hardest? By Mitch Findlay October 11, 2017
Original Content Top 25 Childish Gambino Songs In light of Donald Glover's current success, we look back at his best Gambino tracks. By E Gadsby February 05, 2018
Original Content Meet AlexOnWeed: The 88GLAM Soundsmith INTERVIEW: We caught up with Toronto producer, AlexOnWeed, who created a large chunk of 88GLAM's debut project. By Aron A. January 22, 2018
Original Content Drake's Girls: Maliah Michel Vs. The Girl That Got Away In this edition of Hottie versus Hottie, we ask which one of Drake's girls is hotter: Maliah Michel or Courtney Janell? Check out their respective galleries and cast your vote below. By Mike De Leon September 20, 2013
Original Content Yeezus Ticket Giveaway: See Kanye West And Kendrick Lamar [Update: New Show Dates] HNHH is giving away 3 Pairs of tickets to see Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar on the Yeezus Tour! Choose the city where you want to attend and make sure to enter below for a chance to win! [Update: Tickets are still unclaimed for the LA show. Check the Twitter link below and win LA tickets today!] By hnhh November 11, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: July 8-14 Staff picks for the week of July 8th to 14th. By Trevor Smith July 16, 2013