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Original Content What Does "Oklama" Mean? Unpacking Kendrick Lamar's New Alias With no shortage of theories online, we look at the potential rationales behind Kendrick Lamar's new "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" era moniker. By Robert Blair April 21, 2022
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: July 20 A weekly rundown of the performance of hip-hop and r'n'b albums. By Chris Tart July 20, 2016
Original Content Desiigner’s Only Getting “Bigger & Bigger”: The Former G.O.O.D Music Signee Details Debut Studio Album, “Cruel Winter” Sessions, & Potential Christmas Music Desiigner joins HNHH’s 12 Days of Christmas to discuss his recent string of singles, his long-awaited debut studio album, legendary G.O.O.D. Music experiences, and much more. By Joshua Robinson December 17, 2022
TV "BMF" Season 2 Premiere Recap: "Family Dinner" “Pledge allegiance to the Black Mafia Family.” By Joshua Robinson January 07, 2023
Reviews Gunna "DS4EVER" Review Gunna sets the vibe on his third studio album, "DS4EVER." By Alex Zidel January 13, 2022
Original Content Future & Drake Perfected Menacing Luxury Raps On "Life Is Good" What makes Future and Drake such an interesting duo? By Mitch Findlay January 10, 2020
Original Content Eve & Dr. Dre Forged The Ruff Ryders & Aftermath Alliance Eve and Dr. Dre developed a strong and surefire chemistry, forging an alliance between two great hip-hop dynasties. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2020
Original Content Instagram Gallery: An Introduction To Coi Leray Rising star Coi Leray receives the Instagram Gallery treatment. By HNHH Staff July 12, 2020
Original Content Breakout Artists Of 2021 Check out this year's hottest breakout hip-hop artists, including Coi Leray, Nardo Wick, EST Gee, BIA, and more. By Alex Zidel December 09, 2021
Original Content New Music Friday: NBA YoungBoy, Paper Route Empire, Kanye West, & Shenseea Dominate This week's new music releases include YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Paper Route Empire, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, iann dior, Mach-Hommy, and more. By Alex Zidel January 21, 2022
Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Gunna’s Most Outlandish Outfits Check out some of Gunna’s most riveting fashion choices as of late. By Jordan Schenkman April 09, 2022
Original Content Big Sean & Kanye West: A Complete History Following an explosive episode of "Drink Champs," we break down Big Sean and Kanye West's relationship in an effort to figure out where it all went wrong. By Robert Blair November 16, 2021