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Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (June 3) The HNHH staff picks their favorite songs from the past week. By Danny Schwartz June 03, 2016
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (February 19) Find out the HNHH's favorite songs from the past week. By Rose Lilah February 19, 2016
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (December 11) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden December 11, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Thundercat Tracks An introduction to exceptional bassist and songwriter, Thundercat. By Chris Tart July 11, 2015
Reviews Review: Freddie Gibbs' "ESGN" After a decade in the industry and a slew of mixtapes, Freddie Gibbs is finally ready to show and prove with he release of his highly anticipated "ESGN" album By Iva Anthony July 02, 2013
Music Drake Hit With A RICO? Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Lawsuit Against Stake, Drake & Adin Ross This one is just the latest in a series of lawsuits against the online gambling platform that Drake and Adin Ross have promoted heavily in recent years. By Aron A. January 06, 2026
Original Content HNHH Holidays: 15 Festive Films Starring Your Favorite Rappers & R&B Icons There’s something familiar about seeing Hip Hop holiday movies where the faces & voices reflect the culture, even if the plot is a tad corny. By Erika Marie December 22, 2025
Original Content Silly Sosa: 14 Projects Chief Keef Still Hasn't Released "Peacocks, Peacoats, Flavor & Paper" isn't the only Chief Keef project we're waiting for. By Matt Aceto November 12, 2015
Original Content All The People Drake Impersonates In The "Energy" Video We're running down some of the weirdest moments in Drake's new music video for "Energy." By Rose Lilah July 10, 2015
Sports Does LeBron James Really Run The NBA? After Patrick Beverley's recent comments, we delve into whether or not LeBron James really runs the show. By Alexander Cole June 20, 2020
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Lil Wayne’s Girlfriend Denise Bidot The couple confirmed their romance Monday afternoon. By Madusa S. June 15, 2020
Original Content Eminem & Proof, One Of Hip-Hop's Great Friendships There was something undeniably wholesome about Eminem and Proof's brotherhood, a friendship built on mutual respect, trust, and unapologetic antics. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2020