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Original Content Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt" Turns 23: Still Can't Knock The Hustle Jay-Z's triumphant career began with this undeniable classic. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2019
Original Content RIP King Von: O-Block's Trusted Narrator “Crazy Story” created the buzz, but it was King Von's subsequent efforts that cemented him as a trusted storyteller in a new generation of drill music. By Aron A. November 11, 2020
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021
Sports Chris Paul And The Virtue Of Patience Chris Paul's journey to the NBA Finals has been one of heartbreak, perseverance, and patience. By Alexander Cole July 03, 2021
Original Content Top 25 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Of 2020 We count down our top 25 hottest hip-hop albums of the strange and wild ride that was 2020. By HNHH Staff December 15, 2020
Original Content Kanye West's "God's Country": 5 Things We Want Following the announcement of Kanye West's tenth studio album "God's Country," here are five things we'd like to see whenever the project drops. By Mitch Findlay June 30, 2020
Reviews Travis Scott Takes JACKBOYS & Friends On A Thrill Ride Despite a few unnecessary detours, "JACKBOYS" provides the rush it aims for. By Noah C December 30, 2019
Sports Derrick Rose's Magical Career Revival: A Rose Is Still A Rose After nearly walking away from basketball, Rose is back to having fun playing the game he loves. By Michael Kawaida February 23, 2020
Pop Culture The "Cancel Culture" Vicious Circle: From Doja Cat To 6ix9ine Many debates have been had over the merits of "cancel culture," but how do these moments of outrage actually affect artists' numbers? By Noah John August 07, 2020
Sports A Case For Why Zion Williamson Shouldn't Play This Season Williamson's career is too precious to rush him back. By Alexander Cole December 28, 2019
Pop Culture We Need To Let Go Of Respectability Politics In The Fight For Black Liberation To the Black community. By Madusa S. June 05, 2020
Sports Nick Diaz & The Return Of The UFC's Biggest Anti-Hero As a bout against the surging Jorge Masvidal becomes more and more plausible, we take a look at what Stockton's own Nick Diaz represents to the world of MMA. By Robert Blair December 01, 2019