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Original Content How The Roots' "Things Fall Apart" Changed Rap Twenty years later, the landmark album by the Philly rap band is one that perfectly straddles popular appeal and critical reverence. By Jibril Yassin February 23, 2019
Original Content Drake's "Comeback Season" Mixtape Turns 13 Thirteen years ago, a young Drake made a strong impression with his second-ever mixtape "Comeback Season." By Mitch Findlay September 01, 2020
Original Content LaRussell Is In A League Of His Own: Talks Throwing Concerts In His Backyard To Nipsey Hussle’s Influence On “Proud 2 Pay” Movement Fresh off the release of his stirring 21st studio album, "I Hate When Life’s Going Great," LaRussell caught up with HNHH to discuss everything from his unique approach to independence to what the future holds for his movement in Vallejo. By Joshua Robinson November 01, 2022
Relationships Who Is Julia Fox? Everything you need to know about Kanye West’s new love interest. By Lawrencia Grose January 05, 2022
Reviews Drake “Honestly, Nevermind" Review "Honestly, Nevermind" feels like the freshest album Drake has released in awhile. By Joshua Robinson June 24, 2022
Original Content 10 References To "The Wire" In Hip-Hop HNHH breaks down 10 of the best references to "The Wire" in hip-hop - not the "Top 10," necessarily - simply 10 of the best. By hnhh July 25, 2014
Original Content The 10 Best Drake Covers On YouTube From Erykah Badu to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, here are 10 of our favorite Drake covers on the web. By Angus Walker March 28, 2017
Original Content Redman's History Of Horror: What Scares Reggie Noble? Redman opens up about his love of scary movies, the deep and disturbing films you might have missed, and the definition of true horror, as we lead up to Halloween. By Mitch Findlay October 28, 2021
Sneakers Kobe Bryant's Journey With Nike Led To A Basketball Shoe Revolution Kobe Bryant left a lasting sneaker legacy on the basketball world and it will never be forgotten. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2021
Original Content Roy Woods Praises Drake's Foray Into House Music, Reveals He's Executive Producing "Mixed Emotions" Roy Woods chops it up for a new interview with HNHH where he discusses enlisting Drake as the executive producer of his upcoming album "Mixed Emotions" and jetting off to the Bahamas with his OVO boss. By Shirley Ju June 28, 2022
Original Content Money Man: 12 Essential Songs We highlight twelve must-listen songs from the prolific rapper, Money Man. By Rose Lilah August 15, 2021
Original Content Spotem Gottem's "BeatBox" Freestyle Challenge: Who Did It Best? Spotem Gottem's "BeatBox" has inspired a wave of freestyles. By Deja Goode April 11, 2021