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Original Content 3 New Artists You Should Hear We introduce a few new faces to HNHH by way of this feature. By Rose Lilah August 18, 2017
Original Content The Most Lit Crowds Of 2017 So Far These crowds were lit: Giggs, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, and beyond. By Danny Schwartz April 24, 2017
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: October 14 This week in rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith October 14, 2015
Reviews Review: Trey Songz's "Trigga" Trey Songz sixth album brings the hits but leaves the substance at home. By Lloyd Jaffe July 02, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: April 13-20 A selection of the biggest tracks from April 13th to 20th By Trevor Smith April 23, 2014
Pop Culture DJ Akademiks Speaks On BET Hip-Hop Awards Snub, 6ix9ine, & His New Podcast "Off The Record" DJ Akademiks speaks on why he decided to enter the podcasting world, his friendship with 6ix9ine, BET and MTV being "out of touch," and much more in our exclusive new interview. By Alex Zidel September 22, 2021
Original Content The "Weirdo Rap" Divide A divide is growing in hip-hop between genre traditionalists and the artists many of them call "weirdo rappers." In this editorial, we examine the various differences between the two camps, and explain why they're both vital to the future of hip-hop. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2014
Original Content Jail Bait: 9 Most Incriminating Rhymes On Migos' "Yung Rich Nation" We take a look at some of the possibly-incriminating lyrics found on Migos' "Yung Rich Nation." By Chris Tart August 05, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Dahi With an intuitive musical approach that has won him collaborations with everyone from Travis Scott to Lupe Fiasco to Jazmine Sullivan, DJ Dahi may be the most versatile producer in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz March 30, 2016
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Details Kai Cenat Friendship & Twitch Streaming Bobby Shmurda details his unexpected friendship with his "lil' bro" Kai Cenat and drops gems for up-and-coming artists. By Aron A. July 13, 2022
Original Content Parental Advisory: The Foulest Hip Hop Songs (HNHH Playlist) Inspired by Spotify Mom, chosen by the fans. By hnhh December 02, 2016
Original Content Air Jordan Signature Sneakers x Classic 90s Rap Albums Classic Js inspired by Iconic albums. By Kyle Rooney August 12, 2016