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Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
Original Content Why Nicki Minaj Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time From making a name for herself as the heiress of Young Money to dominating the music industry as the latest Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj has changed Hip-Hop forever. By Joshua Robinson March 22, 2022
Original Content Who Is Clever? The Music Industry's Best-Kept Secret Is Working With Post Malone & Justin Bieber Clever is the Alabama rapper you need to hear. By Alex Zidel October 18, 2019
Original Content Hip-Hop's Best Verses: Lloyd Banks' "Victory Freestyle" Continuing our new Original Content series "Hip-Hop's Best Verses," Lloyd Banks' "Victory" has easily withstood the test of time as one of the greatest freestyles in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay February 04, 2021
Original Content Hit-Boy Reflects On Creating With Nas, Giving Polo G One Of His Biggest Songs, And The Griselda Connection In the twelfth and final installment of HNHH Presents: The 12 Days Of Christmas, Hit-Boy reflects on crafting "King's Disease" with Nas, why he's the most versatile producer in the game, and the rappers that lyrically inspire him. By Mitch Findlay December 24, 2020
Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Lil Durk’s Flashiest Moments The O-Block rapper is always flexing on the 'Gram. By Lawrencia Grose January 29, 2022
Original Content Omerettà The Great On "Sorry Not Sorry" Success, Leaving "Love & Hip-Hop," & Readying New Project Omerettà The Great discusses everything from "Sorry Not Sorry" and her camaraderie with fellow Atlanta femcees to her "Love & Hip Hop" experience and her love for 2pac. By Joshua Robinson March 29, 2022
Streetwear Flashback Friday Style: Lugz HotNewHipHop takes a look back at Lugz, a staple of 90s hiphop style. By Anders Marshall February 24, 2017
Sports Top 10 Best Air Jordan Silhouettes Of All Time As the Jordan Brand looks to have another successful year, we take a look at some of the best Air Jordan silhouettes of all time. By Marc Griffin March 06, 2022
Original Content Rubi Rose Details How COVID-19 Diagnosis Switched Her From Blunts To Joints Rubi Rose explains her smoking process on "How To Roll", revealing that COVID-19 switched her from blunts to joints. By Alex Zidel November 20, 2020
Sneakers From Jumpman To Adidas: Ten Sneakers That Defined The Decade These ten sneakers changed the culture forever. By Alexander Cole December 29, 2019
Reviews Don Toliver "Heaven Or Hell" Album Review Don Toliver's debut album "Heaven Or Hell" is filled with references to his mentor, Travis Scott. By Alexander Cole March 21, 2020