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Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026
Original Content #TBT: Aftermath: Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, & The Game Aftermath 1996-2005. By Danny Schwartz May 25, 2017
Original Content Top 25 Best Chris Brown Songs of All Time Check out our list of the Top 25 Chris Brown songs of all time! By Kage Jones August 28, 2017
Original Content Introducing DUBB, The Aviator Of Athens Park, South Central Los Angeles, California Allow us to introduce Athens Park, L.A. representative DUBB. By hnhh March 30, 2014
Original Content Remembering Aaliyah: 20 Great Tracks From The Late Singer HNHH remembers Aaliyah on what would have been her 35th birthday today. By Nikita Rathod January 16, 2014
Reviews Review: Childish Gambino's "Because The Internet" As a standalone concept album, Because The Internet is exceptional, but the accompanying script and visuals elevate it to an artistic level far beyond the music. By Dhruva Balram deleted December 10, 2013
Reviews Review: Hopsin's "Knock Madness" Hopsin delivers an undoubtedly solid project with "Knock Madness". By Iva Anthony December 04, 2013
Original Content Drake's Most 90s Moments A look at Drake's various tributes to the 90s, through music, video, and--of course--sweaters. By Trevor Smith November 25, 2013
Original Content Dizzy Wright Speaks On Staying Independent & His Favorite Strain Of Weed Dizzy Wright joined HNHH for an exclusive interview on the set of his "Fashion" video shoot. By Trevor Smith September 10, 2013
Original Content On The Come-Up: Deniro Farrar 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 April 01, 2013
Reviews Review: Snoop Lion's "Reincarnated" Snoop Lion is a new man, has a new sound and is on a mission to prove his rebirth on his 12th album, "Reincarnated." By Iva Anthony May 02, 2013
Original Content Talking To August Alsina, Kidd Kidd & His Producers On "Downtown" Giving you the direct perspective from August Alsina and his producers Knucklehead and Carlos Cahee, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah May 22, 2013