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Music XXXTentacion’s Old Notebook Surfaces Online Seven Years After His Death Recently, one XXXTentacion fan got a hold of one of his old notebooks thanks to his former manager, and his team has confirmed it's real. By Caroline Fisher July 10, 2025
Music Young Thug Claims Drake’s Impact Tops Kendrick Lamar’s According to Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar is the "GOAT of the whole West Coast," but Drake still has him beat. By Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Nelly Reveals Why He Had To Move Following MTV Cribs Appearance Nelly was on top of the world in 2002, but he revealed a bit too much about himself during his infamous Cribs episode. By Elias Andrews March 24, 2025
Music Tia Kemp Tells Rick Ross To Check On Diddy: "You Was On His Nuts!" Tia Kemp roasts Rozay and Puff once more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 08, 2024
Original Content Zaytoven Explains How Dr. Dre & Master P Inspired His Production, Dives Into DJ Quik & MC Eiht's Beef Zaytoven sits down with HNHH for another in-depth interview on his roots in producing, his early influences from Master P to Dr. Dre, and where he sees the future of the culture heading. By Aron A. February 12, 2021
Music Waka Flocka On Why He Quit Rap: "I Never Rapped To Be Famous" The "No Hands" vowed to stay true to himself while giving advice to new artists in the game. By Madusa S. February 06, 2021
Music Meek Mill Changes Up "Going Bad" Lyrics & Takes Lori Harvey “Off His Wishlist” Meek changed up his Lori Harvey lyrics out of respect for Trey Songz. By Kevin Goddard February 20, 2019
Music Cardi B As "Cardigan Backyardigan" & Other Artists' "Real Names" Is Latest Meme Who knew J. Cole's real name was "Julius Coleslaw?" By Alex Zidel August 31, 2018
Music Kanye West Reveals Kid Cudi Collab Will Be Accompanied By Short Film Dexter Navy is set to direct the "Kids See Ghost" short film. By Alex Zidel April 25, 2018
Music Lil Durk Has No Clue How To Roll A Blunt On "How To Roll" Lil Durk shows us how he rolls up prior to "Signed To The Streets." By Alex Zidel November 08, 2018
Original Content Who Is On Young Money? A Guide To The 2017 Roster An overview of the current roster of Young Money artists. By Christopher Armstrong September 18, 2017
Original Content Rick Ross VS Birdman Beef: A History A comprehensive guide to one of hip-hop's most high profile beefs. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2017