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Original Content The Unsung Heroes Of Hip Hop: The Architects Behind The Culture We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting Hip Hop's Unsung Heroes who helped shape the culture without always receiving credit by mainstream audiences. By HNHH Staff February 13, 2025
Original Content Tay Keith's Signature Sound Lives On Through These 10 Songs Following Tay Keith's passing, we look back at 10 songs that helped establish him as one of Hip Hop's most influential producers. By Erika Marie June 23, 2026
Original Content The Pivot Gang Interview: Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Squeak, & Dam Dam Pivot Gang talks "Friends," their late comrade John Walt, life on tour, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 17, 2017
Reviews Rick Ross’s Greatest Strength Becomes His Achilles Heel On "Set In Stone" Rick Ross remains one of hip-hop’s greatest architects of the boss mentality, but “Set In Stone” struggles to find new meaning in a lifestyle he’s already spent years celebrating. By Aron A. July 27, 2026
Sports 4/20: Biggest Marijuana Advocates In The Sports World Current & former athletes who are spreading the benefits of marijuana. By Kyle Rooney April 20, 2018
Music Lil Durk Arrested On Murder-For-Hire Charge: A Breakdown Of The Allegations Lil Durk was reportedly trying to board a flight to Italy when he was arrested. By Aron A. October 26, 2024
Pop Culture Who Is Doja Cat's Dad? Doja Cat has reportedly been estranged from her father since birth. By Demi Phillips May 31, 2024
Original Content Don't Panic, Play Your Favorite Song Be mindful of your thoughts and play some of your favorite music to help reduce your stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. By Rose Lilah March 13, 2020
Original Content 10 Upcoming Netflix Original Movies To Watch Why go to the theaters when Netflix keeps bringing the heat? By Michael Kaminsky May 01, 2019
Original Content #TBT: Ol' Dirty Bastard Celebrating the genius of ODB. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2017
Music Who Is Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto? The Religious Leader Who Met With Ye & Young Thug A rabbi who reportedly got a 6-figure check from Lebron to sit down in meetings, offered forgiveness to Kanye, and met with Young Thug has been a spiritual leader for some of the wealthiest. By Aron A. November 18, 2025
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (Jan. 7) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden January 07, 2017