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Music The Five Elements Of Hip Hop: Breaking Down Its Core Pillars Do you know the five elements of Hip Hop? Take a look at the culture's foundation as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary. By Erika Marie June 23, 2023
Music Lil Durk Not Guilty: Ye, Drake, G Herbo, Meek Mill, Young Thug, & More React Celebration spread outside the courthouse and online after Lil Durk was found not guilty on every charge in his federal trial. By Erika Marie September 11, 2026
Pop Culture Chingy’s Son Accuses Rapper Of “Years Of Absence And Neglect” After Chingy praised his son publicly, Isaiah Russell-Bailey responded by describing years of absence and defending his mother’s role in his life. By Erika Marie September 11, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Causes Hip-Hop Outrage Thanks To Bold Drake & Ye Take While many folks were quick to call DJ Akademiks out, his praise of Drake and Kanye West should come as no surprise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Posts Photos Of Rory & His Child In Public And Gets Called A Creep DJ Akademiks claimed he kept his eye on Rory after he allegedly paid a shady visit to Akademiks' home a couple of years ago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2025
Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Music Faith Evans Hit With Major Lawsuit Over The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother’s Estate The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, passed away back in February at the age of 72. By Cole Blake July 10, 2025
Relationships Gangsta Boo's Ex Faces Backlash For Scubbing Instagram & "Moving On" With New Woman Gangsta Boo's ex has a new woman in his life. By Cole Blake May 14, 2024
Music Mario Barrett Net Worth 2023: What Is The R&B Crooner Worth? The dazzling voyage of award-winning, Platinum-selling R&B singer Mario. By Jake Skudder July 25, 2023
Pop Culture 7 Rappers Who Are Scorpios Celebrate these driven rap stars, known for their passion and uniqueness. By Demi Phillips November 06, 2023
Music Trey Songz's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Seeks Settlement Money A woman named Jauhara Jeffries claimed Trey Songz sexually assaulted her in 2018, and reached a lawsuit settlement with him last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Original Content Saucy Santana Discusses Linking Up With Nicki Minaj & Rumors That "Walk" Is A Diss Saucy Santana joins us for HNHH's "12 Days of Christmas" kick-off! We discuss his rapid ascension since "Walk Em Like A Dog" in 2019, the rumors surrounding "Walk," his relationship with Nicki Minaj, the importance of TikTok and much more. By Joshua Robinson December 13, 2021