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Original Content Bots & Artificial Streams Are Killing Hip Hop Streaming bots and fake plays are shaking Hip Hop. Numbers have always mattered in music, but artificial streams are polluting the culture. By Erika Marie March 05, 2026
Music Naomi Sharon On The Vulnerability Of "Obsidian," Her Purpose, Signing To Drake & 40's Mentorship “You can craft something and you can create something. And I love to create something," says Naomi Sharon. The OVO songstress dives into her latest album, music's healing powers, "Honestly, Nevermind," and more. By Aron A. March 18, 2024
Reviews “Islah” Was The Proof Kevin Gates Could Never Be Cancelled Kevin Gates endured because his audience valued emotional honesty over moral cleanliness, and "Islah" is the clearest proof of that. By Aron A. January 30, 2026
Pop Culture YesJulz Net Worth 2024: What Is The Influencer Worth? Explore the journey of YesJulz, her collaborations, and how they contribute to her net worth. By Axl Banks March 13, 2024
Music Lil Scrappy: Exploring His Career From Rap To Reality TV Lil Scrappy joins the list of rappers who made a successful transition to the personal, dramatic world of reality TV. By Demi Phillips July 26, 2023
TV "The Vince Staples Show": What We Know So Far "The Vince Staples Show" is coming to Netflix in February. By Aron A. January 17, 2024
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Chino The Nobody Our latest HNHH x TuneCore "Heat Seekers" contest winner is New York artist, Chino The Nobody. By HNHH Staff October 13, 2020
Music Beyoncé Best Bars: 7 Times The Superstar Flexed Her Rap Skills Queen Bey has held her own rapping alongside the likes of Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Original Content Top 15 "Apache" Samples: The Evolution Of One Of Hip Hop's Most Well Known Instrumentals HNHH counts down some of the best tracks derived from the classic "Apache" sample. We give you a glimpse into the original song's history and how the instrumental has progressed throughout Hip Hop's timeline. By Brian Josephs February 21, 2014
Pop Culture Ava DuVernay Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth of the Filmmaker Delve into Ava DuVernay's groundbreaking journey as a filmmaker and activist, culminating in a significant net worth in 2024. By Rain Adams March 11, 2024
Music Monte Lipman Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Executive Worth? Explore the remarkable journey of Monte Lipman, co-founder of Republic Records, and his strategic vision in the music industry. By Rain Adams February 01, 2024
Pop Culture Alex Jones Net Worth 2023: A Deep Dive Into The "Infowars" Owner's Finances Explore the dramatic shift in Alex Jones' net worth by 2023, delving into the controversies and legal battles that shaped his finances. By Jake Skudder November 23, 2023