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TV “106 & Park” Turns 25: The Moments That Made It Legendary We’re revisiting the unforgettable moments, from iconic performances to live TV chaos, that still live rent-free in Hip Hop history. By Erika Marie June 11, 2025
Original Content Smokey Robinson Scandals: Affairs, Addiction, & Sexual Assault Allegations A sexual assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson has sparked new discussion around the music icon’s past, including affairs & past struggles. By HNHH Staff May 08, 2025
Music Big Sean Talks "Better Me Than You" & Why He's No Longer Trying To Prove Himself "Better Me Than You" is Big Sean's sixth studio album, & he chatted about his motivation, having fun, and his upcoming book. By Erika Marie September 02, 2024
Music How Did Vybz Kartel Make Music in Jail? The dancehall legend recently revealed the secret behind his prolific output during his incarceration. By Aron A. August 30, 2024
Music Who Is YBC Dul? The Notorious Philly Rapper Who Was Fatally Shot In Broad Day YBC Dul was shot and killed last week in Philadelphia. By Axl Banks August 28, 2024
Politics Donald Trump's Sour Note: 14 Artists Who've Banned Their Music From His Campaigns Trump has his fair share of musicians who support him, but this list of artists don't want anything to do with the former president. By Erika Marie August 28, 2024
Music Breaking Down TikTok’s Songs Of The Summer: Kendrick Lamar, GloRilla, Tinashe & More These songs had TikTok in a chokehold this summer. By Aron A. August 20, 2024
Crime Was PeeWee Longway Arrested In $280M Drug Bust? Here's A Breakdown Of What We Know So Far By Axl Banks September 17, 2024
Music Diddy's (Alleged) Dirty Deeds: Sinister Stories & Scandals Throughout The Years For decades, Diddy has faced rumors, allegations, and scandals. Some are more known than others, but they all placed him in infamy. By Erika Marie September 25, 2024
Original Content LARRENWONG’s Next Play: "4th & Long" EP, NFL Roots, And Reviving Old School R&B *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* Former professional football star LARRENWONG is making his mark in R&B, delivering classic vibes with a modern twist. The Bay Area native chatted with us about "4th & Long," his musical background, and bringing back old school values in his music. By Erika Marie March 07, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The Top Air Jordan 4 Collaborations From the legendary Undefeated Air Jordan 4 to new-school heat, here’s every AJ4 collab that we've seen over the years. By Ben Atkinson July 31, 2025
Reviews Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist "Alfredo 2" Review Ultimately, for an artist who has found himself in an odd place of his career these past few years that have seen him flirting with the idea of leaving hip-hop entirely, "Alfredo 2" is proof that Gibbs is far from reaching a glass ceiling in his career. By Aron A. July 29, 2025