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Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt" "Reasonable Doubt" gave us an uncompromising portrait of Jay Z the hustler before the superstardom and entrepreneurial exploits. By Patrick Lyons June 25, 2016
Profiles Meet Rob $tone: The “Smilin’-Ass Nigga” Behind “Chill Bill” INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill." By Danny Schwartz November 08, 2016
Original Content The Top 5 Most Haunting Eminem Videos A brief look at Eminem's most disturbing music videos, from "3 a.m." to "Stan." By Danny Schwartz October 13, 2016
Profiles Meet Lais: "Drake & Young Thug's Lovechild" Read our exclusive interview with Lais, the 22-year-old Toronto artist about to make it "Cocaine Rain." By Danny Schwartz February 02, 2016
Reviews Review: Young Thug's "Slime Season" By Scott Glaysher September 22, 2015
Original Content 6 Artists That Probably Influenced Kid Cudi's "Speedin' Bullet To Heaven" Kid Cudi's new album brings to mind the work of a wide range of artists. By Chris Tart December 12, 2015
Original Content On The Come Up: Joey Fatts For today's On The Come Up, we're rolling through the LBC to give you the low down on Joey Fatts, one of the illest dual threats in rap right now. By hnhh October 08, 2014
Original Content HNHH's Best Music Videos Of 2012 HNHH compiles a list of the 25 best videos released this year. Watch them now, ranked in no particular order. By hnhh December 18, 2012
Original Content Game Changers: Lil Wayne Edition <p><strong>Game Changers is a new HNHH feature that highlights artists that have left a strong mark on hip hop. Whether it be through creativity, influence, exposure, or just plain good timing, a game changer is someone who has brought something to rap where the game just wouldn't be the same without them.</strong></p> By Trevor Smith January 29, 2013
Original Content A Tale Of 2 Black Fridays: Comparing & Contrasting J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar's Remixes We take a closer look at Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole's twin "Black Friday" remixes. By Patrick Lyons December 01, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential D.R.A.M. Tracks An introduction to D.R.A.M. By Chris Tart November 08, 2015
Original Content The Best Tupac Shakur Tributes Looking at the best musical tributes to Tupac on the 19 anniversary of his death. By Chris Tart September 13, 2015