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Original Content Classic Rotation: Common's "Be" It's been 10 years since Common's "Be." By Chris Tart May 24, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Amir Obe Tracks An introduction to Detroit rapper, Amir Obè . By Chris Tart August 16, 2015
Original Content Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums Of 2015 (So Far) Looking back at the year that's spoiled us thus far. By Nicholas DG June 17, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Yung Lean Tracks 10 essential cuts from the Swedish Sad Boy By Chris Tart April 25, 2015
Original Content Soulja No Swiping: 6 Times Soulja Boy Stole Another Rapper's Flow A brief history of Soulja Boy's swagger-jacking. By Matt Aceto May 25, 2015
Original Content The Best Possible Acronyms For Kanye West's "SWISH" With no more "So Help Me God," our users created some "SWISH" acronyms, and our staff proceeded to do the same. Can you see any of these on the cover of Kanye's next album? By Angus Walker May 04, 2015
Original Content Best Album Covers Of 2014 As we near the end of the year, #HOTNEW14 continues with a roundup of the best album artwork of 2014. By Angus Walker December 26, 2014
Original Content 10 HNHH Pitches For 2015 XXL Freshman We've put together 10 of our own pitches for the 2015 XXL Freshman Issue. By Angus Walker March 12, 2015
Reviews Review: DeJ Loaf's "Sell Sole" DeJ Loaf effortlessly manages singing and rapping while showcasing what she has to offer on "Sell Sole." By Glennisha Morgan October 29, 2014
Original Content Fabolous Lists His Top 5 Reasons Why He Loves '90s Hip-Hop Fabolous sits down with HNHH to share his favorite things about '90s hip-hop. By Rose Lilah December 18, 2014
Original Content 10 Fashion-Conscious Rappers We're taking a look at 10 rappers who aren't afraid to take risks when it comes to fashion. By Nikita Rathod November 26, 2014
Original Content A History Of Rapper Break-Ups In 2014 We take a look at the numerous (hip-hop) relationship break-ups that have plagued the news this past year. By Nikita Rathod November 04, 2014