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Sports How UFC 245 Cemented The Year Of Kamaru Usman After emerging victorious in one of the defining fights of the year, we take a look at why 2019 has been the year that "The Nigerian Nightmare" became a star. By Robert Blair December 16, 2019
Original Content Heat In These Streets: Atlanta's New School Atlanta has long been home to some of the game's most talented acts. Nowadays, Rae Sremmurd, Migos, and Rich Gang's Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan are representing their city on a major scale as the leaders of ATL's new school. By Mike Philson November 17, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks: Drake's Remix Catapults Summer Walker's "Girls Need Love" To #1 As he's done for many other up-and-coming artists, Drake remixes Summer Walker's "Girls Need Love" and bolsters its popularity. By Patrick Lyons March 04, 2019
Original Content Classic Rotation: Future's "Pluto" Five years ago, Future emerged with an album that initially confused the masses but was quickly absorbed into the fabric of rap music. By Patrick Lyons April 13, 2017
Pop Culture David Oyelowo's "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" Series: What We Know David Oyelowo plays an overlooked American hero in the upcoming Western. By Demi Phillips October 18, 2023
Original Content Mac Miller's "K.I.D.S" Is A Reminder Of Simpler Times A homage to the man who never failed to kick incredibly dope sh*t. By Mitch Findlay August 13, 2019
Original Content Kid Cudi Track Bracket: Elite Eight Round Is Live Only eight songs are left! By Alex Zidel October 09, 2019
Sports Is Conor McGregor Following Mike Tyson's Path To Self-Destruction? As he continues to spiral out of control, we look at whether Conor McGregor is heading down the same dark path that once destroyed "Iron" Mike. By Robert Blair August 23, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Future Takes Command With "High Off Life" This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Future, Polo G, Lil Keed, Gunna, Joyner Lucas, slowthai, and more. By Alex Zidel May 21, 2020
Original Content Vote: Who Is The Current King Of New York? Heavy lies the crown. By Mitch Findlay March 07, 2018
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Marlo Smith Marlo Smith is the second artist to be featured as part of HNHH's "Heat Seekers" contest with TuneCore. By Alexander Cole April 15, 2020
Original Content 11 Festivals For A Hip-Hop Head Want to hit up a festival this summer? Here's a guide to hip-hop-enthusiastic events. By Chris Tart June 04, 2015