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Music Big Sean's Label Didn't Want Him To Release Nipsey Hussle Single Prior to dropping off his Nipsey Hussle-assisted "Detroit 2" single "Deep Reverence," Big Sean found himself faced with a choice to make. By Mitch Findlay August 26, 2020
Music The Weeknd Insists That He Never Had Beef With Usher: "Most Down To Earth Guy" Following his comments about Usher's single "Climax," The Weeknd called up the veteran singer to clarify what he meant. By Erika Marie August 26, 2020
Music Mary J. Blige Is Over Being Called "Auntie": "Please Don't" For years, fans have given the R&B legend the title of "Auntie Mary," but she isn't fond of it. By Erika Marie August 26, 2020
Music Nas Reveals He "Got Too High" To Finish Collaboration With Biggie The "King's Disease" emcee explained that he made it to the studio with Biggie, but his friend gave him some strong sticky icky. By Erika Marie August 26, 2020
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Trey Davis Our latest HNHH x TuneCore "Heat Seekers" contest winner is Harlem, New York artist, Trey Davis. By HNHH Staff August 25, 2020
Numbers Chris Brown Celebrates "Loyal" Music Video Gaining 1 Billion Views The singer explained how he was in rehab when he filmed the video and incarcerated when it was released. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music Akon Suggests T-Pain's Career Dwindled Because He "Confined His Music To Urban" Akon signed T-Pain to Konvict Music many years ago and discussed why the autotune icon has reportedly stalled. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj Wants Jury To Determine Who Leaked "Sorry" In Copyright Lawsuit Nicki Minaj's lawyer wants the jury to resolve "who done it?" in Tracy Chapman copyright lawsuit over "Sorry." By Aron A. August 25, 2020
Music Saweetie Rejected Help From Famous Relatives: "I Believe In Being Self-Made" The rapper's cousin is Gabrielle Union and her grandfather played for the 49ers. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music Kanye West Accused Of Stealing Tech For Sunday Service In $20M Lawsuit MyChannel, Inc. is suing Kanye West on allegations that he stole tech for Sunday Service & bailed on promises of a $10M investment. By Aron A. August 25, 2020
Music Roddy Ricch Says His New Album Is Coming "Soon As F*ck" Roddy Ricch says he has a new album on the way. By Aron A. August 25, 2020
Music Timbaland Reflects On Blowing Jay-Z's Mind With "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" Timbaland revisits one of his legendary moments in the studio, sharing footage of the time Jay-Z first heard "Dirt Off Your Shoulder." By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2020