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Viral "Pop The Balloon Or Find Love" Goes Live On Netflix: Controversies, Viral Fame & What To Expect The viral dating show expands to Netflix with its first-ever live iteration. By Aron A. April 06, 2025
Music 11 Albums To Remind You That 2017-2018 Was The Furthest Thing From The Worst Time In Hip-Hop 2017-2018 was a time in hip-hop. By Aron A. April 04, 2025
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation? By Erika Marie April 03, 2025
Music Top 50 Best Rap Albums Of The Decade So Far HotNewHipHop is taking a deep dive into the Top 50 best rap albums of the decade so far as determined by our staff. By HNHH Staff April 04, 2025
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable. By Devin Morton March 21, 2025
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025
Relationships Summer Walker’s Dating History: From London On Da Track To Rico Recklezz Her high-profile romances often cause a stir, but that doesn't stop Summer Walker from sharing her relationships—the good, bad, and ugly. By Erika Marie March 24, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Ruffled All The Right Feathers At The Super Bowl: From "To Pimp A Butterfly" To The Halftime Show Kendrick Lamar did hip-hop justice during one of the most divisive Halftime Shows in the history of the Super Bowl. By Aron A. February 12, 2025
Music How Bob Marley & The Wailers “Get Up Stand Up” Became Hip-Hop’s Spiritual Predecessor These samples and interpolations of Bob Marley & The Wailers "Get Up Stand Up" capture the song's essence through hip-hop's lens. By Aron A. February 08, 2025
Music HNHH's Black History Month Playlist Of Power: Songs Of Strength & Struggle No matter what, HNHH will always celebrate Black History Month! Artists on our playlist come from all generations of Black music, tune in and check them out. By Erika Marie February 06, 2025
Original Content Rihanna References: The Mogul’s Most Iconic Lyric Name-Drops In Music By Erika Marie February 05, 2025
Reviews Megan Thee Stallion "Megan" Review Following a tumultuous few years, "Megan" feels like a triumphant leap for Megan Thee Stallion, even with a few missteps. By Aron A. July 02, 2024