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Original Content Run The Jewels 3, Three Years Later: The Intangible Chemistry Of Killer Mike and El-P Three years on from gracing us all with the Christmas miracle of "Run The Jewels 3," we charted the incredible rapport between Killer Mike and El-P that brought their careers to unforeseen heights. By Robert Blair December 24, 2019
Original Content Introducing The Discovery Channel Soundcloud Playlist: Episode 1 We've got a dope new Soundcloud playlist for fans of the internet and music. By Rose Lilah May 02, 2018
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (April 15) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden April 15, 2017
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (May 7) See pictures from The Met Gala, Drake's "VIEWS" listening party, and more. By Mike De Leon May 07, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: April 25 - May 1 Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and more chart new tracks in our Top Ten. By Patrick Lyons May 02, 2016
Original Content Kanye West's "TLOP": The Best Possible Acronyms What could "T.L.O.P." possibly stand for?? The HNHH staff, and the internet, have some ideas... By Danny Schwartz February 09, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Dec 12-18) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz December 19, 2015
Reviews Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "This Unruly Mess I've Made" Almost overnight, Macklemore became a pop star and internet pariah. Now he tries to tear it all down. By Danny Schwartz March 04, 2016
Original Content What Does "Selling Out" Mean In The Digital Age? Can today's artists still sell out? By Luke Hinz October 22, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: April 21-27 A selection of the biggest tracks from April 21-27. By Trevor Smith April 30, 2014
Reviews Review: T.I.'s "Paperwork" T.I. proves that he's still a King with the release of his ninth solo album, "Paperwork." By hnhh October 22, 2014
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP is in the vein of the past "Beach House" releases, with plenty of ratchet R&B and features. By Rula Al-Nasrawi January 27, 2014