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Reviews Review: Gucci Mane's "Diary of a Trap God" All controversy aside, Gucci Mane delivers a banging mixtape. By Matt Aceto September 18, 2013
Profiles Meet Jon Bellion, The Co-Writer Of Eminem's "The Monster" HotNewHipHop talks with singer/songwriter Jon Bellion about getting writing credits on Eminem's single with Rihanna "The Monster," as well as the plans he has for his own music. By Rose Lilah November 04, 2013
Reviews Review: Pusha T's "My Name Is My Name" After a series of delays and push backs, Pusha T finally releases his long-awaited album "My Name Is My Name" to mark the start of his reign as a solo kingpin rapper. By Iva Anthony October 08, 2013
Original Content "Control": Just What Hip Hop Needed? Weigh In On Kendrick Lamar's Verse With all the attention surrounding Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Control", the industry, fans and the internet have exploded with reactions. HNHH wants to know how you think this will really affect the rap game and if a few name callouts are exactly what Hip Hop has been needing. By hnhh August 14, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: June 17-23 Staff picks for the week of June 17th-23rd. By Trevor Smith June 26, 2013
Original Content Pusha T Talks Lyrical Inspiration & The "Golden Era" HNHH caught up with Pusha T to talk about the inspiration behind his lyrics, as well as the pioneers of the rap game. By Trevor Smith July 15, 2013
Original Content Origins: The Samples From Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" "Origins" offers a break down of the samples in each track featured on Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail." By Mike De Leon July 15, 2013
Original Content Kanye West Fashionista: His Weirdest Looks Peep a list of some of Kanye West's most head-scratching fashion choices. By Alex S June 21, 2013
Original Content Meet J-Soul: A Cash Money Signee & Toronto Rags To Riches Story INTERVIEW: Toronto, Canada's J-Soul talks to HNHH about his new mixtape "L.I.S.A.," his hit single "Slow Wine," how being homeless changed him and much more. By Matt F December 05, 2017
Original Content Hottest Songs Of 2017 Counting down the year in Rap and R&B songs. By HNHH Staff December 11, 2017
Original Content Happy Birthday, Jay-Z: A Quick Look At His Rise To Near-Billionaire Status From Roc-a-Fella to TIDAL and beyond. Happy 48th birthday to Jay-Z. By Danny Schwartz December 04, 2017
Original Content 13 Best/Underrated Producer-Rapper Collabs From 2017 Here are the 13 most notable producer-rapper collaborations of 2017.110 Single-Producer Albums You Need To Revisit By Narsimha Chintaluri January 02, 2018