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Original Content Kendrick Lamar Track Bracket: Round 2 Goes Live With Surprising Results 16 songs remain in the second round. By Alex Zidel December 03, 2019
Original Content Jordyn Woods: Everything To Know Jordyn Woods' name has been ringing some bells. By HNHH Staff February 28, 2019
Tech What Is Shadow Banning? How The Instagram Practice Can Affect An Artist In an era where social media is one of an artist's most pivotal tools, we look at how Instagram's penchant for "shadow banning" rappers may have a detrimental effect on their livelihoods. By Robert Blair October 02, 2019
Society Martin Shkreli's 10 Most Douchebag Moments Martin Shrekli's definitive douchebag moments. By Karlton Jahmal September 14, 2017
Original Content Hottie VS Hottie: Rihanna VS Teyana Taylor In this edition of Hottie versus Hottie, we're asking y'all who's hotter: Rihanna or Teyana Taylor? Check out their respective galleries and cast your vote below. By Mike De Leon September 26, 2013
Original Content 10 Essential Father Tracks The Awful Records head honcho's essential tunes. By Chris Tart April 18, 2015
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (April 4 - April 10) The best tweets of the week. By Patrick Lyons April 10, 2015
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (March 28 - April 3) A look at the funniest, most entertaining, and outrageous tweets from some of the biggest names in hip hop. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2015
Reviews Review: Tinashe's "Aquarius" "Aquarius" is the soft and sexy album debut from 21-year-old Tinashe. After parting with the girl pop group The Stunners, this young star proves a lot with a solid full-length effort. By Chris Tart October 06, 2014
Society Run The Jewels' "RTJ3" (Review) "RTJ3" is the moment when Killer Mike and El-P's blend of political messages and dick jokes begins to feel slightly awkward. By Patrick Lyons January 05, 2017
Sports 5 Teams That Need LeBron James To End Their Ridiculous Title Drought These franchises are in desperate need of the Drought Slayer. By Kyle Rooney June 21, 2016
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (June 26) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden June 26, 2015