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Original Content How Rick Rubin Redefined Rap Music (#TBT) Revisiting 10 of Rubin's most significant productions of the '80s. By Danny Schwartz August 31, 2017
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About 6LACK Get to know rising R&B singer 6LACK. By Danny Schwartz January 25, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Action Bronson Tracks 10 different flavors from the Mr. Wonderful rapper Action Bronson. By Devon Jefferson August 20, 2017
Original Content On The Come Up: 24Hrs Watch the Atlanta singer explain his decision to put out music anonymously and reveal some exciting collaborations in episode 2 of OTCU Season 6. By Trevor Smith February 22, 2017
Original Content The Pivot Gang Interview: Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Squeak, & Dam Dam Pivot Gang talks "Friends," their late comrade John Walt, life on tour, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 17, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Travis Scott Tracks Get ready to embark on one of the most lit musical excursions with this week's essential tracks list featuring none other than Travis Scott. By Devon Jefferson May 14, 2017
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 13) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 13, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Sampha Tracks Re-introducing the world's next colossal vocal phenomenon, Sampha. By Devon Jefferson April 16, 2017
Original Content The Ten Worst XXL Freshman Freestyles We count down the ten worst freestyles by XXL Freshman from 2009 to 2016. By Patrick Lyons April 15, 2017
Original Content Meet The 2017 XXL Freshman Class Get acquainted with the 2017 XXL Freshman Class. By Mitch Findlay June 14, 2017
Original Content SXSW Photo Diary Day 3: Mike WiLL Made It, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage & More A rundown of HNHH's final day and night at SXSW in Austin, TX. By Angus Walker March 20, 2017
Profiles 21 Savage's Photographer John Canon Is Shaping The Perception Of The Zone 6 Rapper INTERVIEW: John Canon, 21 Savage's personal photographer, tells us why he loves working with the oft-misunderstood Zone 6 upstart. In his first HNHH interview, Canon talks about seeing hip-hop on the runway at New York Fashion Week, being mentored by Cam Kirk, and why 21 wants true love just like everyone else. By Angus Walker September 22, 2017