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Original Content What Happened To Azealia Banks? Tracing the dissolution of Azealia Banks to figure out where it all went wrong. By HNHH Staff October 20, 2019
Original Content Analyzing The Jay-Z Business Model A month on from achieving the distinction of "hip-hop's first billionaire', we take a look at the credos and cash-ins that put Hov at the top of the pile. By Robert Blair July 17, 2019
Original Content Beast Coast: The Essential Albums With their long-awaited collab project on its way, it's time to highlight the essential work of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers. By Robert Blair March 27, 2019
Reviews Kanye West "Jesus Is King" Review Kanye’s musical ear remains one-of-one, but sonic choices alone can’t save what is largely an erratic and uninspired affair. By Luke Hinz November 04, 2019
Sports Quiz: Which NBA Dynasty Are You? Find out which NBA Dynasty you're the most similar to. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2019
Original Content Top Tracks: Chris Brown & Drake Dominate With "No Guidance" Chris Brown and Drake's new collab, "No Guidance," easily grabs our #1 spot this week. By Patrick Lyons June 10, 2019
Society Rep Your Set: The Bloods & Crips' Impact On Hip-Hop In the midst of a resurgence in the mainstream, Bloods and Crips-affiliated MC's have left a unique imprint on the hip-hop landscape. By Robert Blair February 25, 2019
Original Content G-Unit: A History Of Internal Beef We take a deep dive into the source of G-Unit's internal conflicts and see why they manifested in the first place. By Robert Blair May 15, 2019
TV "Euphoria" Illuminates Teens Of Social Media Age With Glitter & Grit Do you feel old watching "Euphoria"? Or not old enough? By Michael Kaminsky August 05, 2019
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's New Album: 5 Things We Want ScHoolboy Q's upcoming album has the potential to be his best one yet. By Aron A. March 18, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: NBA YoungBoy, Lil Tecca, Summer Walker, & More A flurry of newcomers on this week's Staff Picks playlist. By Alex Zidel October 16, 2019
Original Content Kid Cudi's Albums, Ranked Retracing the full-length highs and lows of Scott Mescudi’s collection. By Luke Hinz July 02, 2019