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Original Content Charts Don't Lie: Tyler, The Creator Debuts At #2 A weekly glance at the performance of r'n'b and hip-hop albums on the Billboard charts. By Chris Tart August 03, 2017
Original Content 10 Detroit Players From The Underground HotNewHipHop breaks down 10 different Detroit artists on the come-up that you should know. By Rose Lilah December 11, 2013
Original Content Hype Williams' 10 Dopest Old School Music Videos We take a look at 10, dope, old-school Hype Williams classics. By Chris Tart February 21, 2015
Original Content Talking To Jarren Benton & Kato On "Razor Blades & Steak Knives" Giving you the direct perspective from Jarren Benton and his producer Kato, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah May 08, 2013
Original Content When Beefs Go Too Far Did Troy Ave, Spaceghost Purrp, and Kanye cross the line in their recent beefs? By Patrick Lyons March 03, 2016
Original Content Who Was The Hardest Working Rapper Of 2016? See how many shows your favorite emcee played this year. By Danny Schwartz December 20, 2016
Original Content Introducing FIRE EMOJI: The Spotify Playlist Subscribe to HNHH's new Spotify playlist "FIRE EMOJI: The Hottest Hip Hop Songs Right Now." By Danny Schwartz June 03, 2016
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Profiles In Conversation With Gallant: A Powerful Voice Searches For Self-Improvement The Maryland songwriter explains the vulnerability of falsetto and why Prince is the indisputable GOAT. By Trevor Smith July 12, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Spinz DJ Spinz on working with Future, creating Ty Dolla $ign's "Blasé," and the collaborative approach of Atlanta producers. By Trevor Smith January 13, 2016
Original Content What Is Bounce Hip-Hop? A new feature showcasing a distinct subgenre of hip-hop. This week: Bounce. By Alex Galbraith January 07, 2015
Original Content Jaden & Willow Smith's Top 10 "WTF" Moments Ten times Jaden and Willow Smith have made us question their sanity. By Patrick Lyons February 12, 2015