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Original Content On The Come-Up: Jetpack Jones HNHH's On The Come-Up profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category. By hnhh May 05, 2013
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: November 18 A look at this week's rap and R&B sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith November 18, 2015
Original Content Powerhouse NYC 2015 Recap Kendrick Lamar, Future, and a multitude of stars made Powerhouse 2015 a night to remember. By Danny Schwartz October 23, 2015
Original Content Top Beefs In Hip Hop: Part 1 Video and Official Poll Our host and former King model, Ashlee Ray, breaks down some of the biggest beefs in Hip Hop for Part 1 of "HNHH's Top Beefs". Which artists beefed the most? Add your comments and participate in our Official' Beef Poll'. Stay tuned for more beef! By hnhh April 05, 2013
Original Content NBA's 10 Best Rappers A look at 10 NBA players who have shown talent off the court and on the mic. By Rose Lilah November 13, 2012
Original Content 25 Hottest Singles Of The Summer HNHH features 25 of the hottest singles from this past summer, on its official last day. By Rose Lilah September 21, 2012
Original Content Mixtape Corner: Makonnen, Fetty Wap, Gunplay & Mozzy Collecting the mixtapes and albums you may have missed over the last two weeks. By Trevor Smith June 14, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: January 23 - January 29 Once again, a Drake-related song sits at #1 on our Top Tracks list. By Patrick Lyons January 30, 2017
Original Content The Essential "Wake & Bake Playlist" For All Your 420 Needs Good morning, let's start 420 off on a loud note. By Devin Ch April 20, 2019
Reviews Dreamville "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" Review The Ville is back. By Mitch Findlay July 10, 2019
Relationships Jerrika Karlae Decided To Rap And It's Working: "U Ain't Slime Enough" Rapper Talks Music, Relationships & More INTERVIEW: Jerrika Karlae is ready for her rap-game close-up. By Rose Lilah September 24, 2018
Original Content Mac Miller's Musical Legacy: How He Should Be Remembered Mac Miller outgrew his skin, but never his den of smokers & artistic musings. By Devin Ch September 08, 2018