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Music Hottest Rap Albums & Songs Of May 2025 With numerous stars dropping music in May, we are taking a look at the hottest rap albums & songs of the last month. By HNHH Staff June 05, 2025
Original Content Pride Month 2025: Artists Who Redefined Visibility In Hip Hop & R&B Coming out in rap hasn’t always been safe or celebrated. Yet, over time, artists like Frank Ocean & Lil Nas X forced Hip Hop to pay attention. By Erika Marie June 16, 2025
Music Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20 Million Lawsuit Over “On The Record” Documentary Russell Simmons accuses the filmmakers behind "On The Record" of ignoring evidence that could potentially dispute the allegations he's facing. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Diddy Accuser Dodges $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit From The Bad Boy Mogul's Ex-Bodyguard Thalia Graves accused Diddy and his ex-bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, of rape in a lawsuit back in September 2024. By Cole Blake June 04, 2025
Music 50 Cent Has Diabolical Response To Cam'ron's Interview With Diddy's Escort The Punisher Cam'ron interviewed Diddy's escort on his "Talk With Flee" platform yesterday and it was highly unfiltered, to say the least. By Zachary Horvath June 04, 2025
Music Gunplay Puts Blame On His Ex-Wife For Disturbing AK-47 Arrest Gunplay served almost two years on house arrest after allegedly threatening his ex-wife with an assault rifle in 2023. By Cole Blake June 03, 2025
Music Diddy Openly Bashes Cassie's BET Performance In Resurfaced Video Cassie recently testified in Diddy's criminal trial, recounting years of alleged physical and sexual abuse. By Cole Blake June 03, 2025
Music Brian Steel Accuses Diddy's Ex-Assistant Mia Of A Seeking A "Me Too Money Grab" Testifying under the pseudonym, "Mia," Diddy's former assistant made allegations of both physical and sexual abuse. By Cole Blake June 03, 2025
Music New Orleans Prison Escapee Implores Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, & Donald Trump To Help Him Antoine Massey, who's issuing this cry for help, was one of 10 prisoners to escape from Orleans Parish Prison. By Zachary Horvath June 03, 2025
Music GloRilla Puts Fans In A Chokehold After Debuting Minty Fresh Look At Roots Picnic GloRilla was one of several big acts at this year's Roots Picnic and she made sure to leave a fresh impression on her fans. By Zachary Horvath June 02, 2025
Music Questlove Apologizes To Roots Picnic Attendees Following Their Frustrations Over Lengthy Day 1 Delay Thankfully, The Roots were able to carry out this year's festival which has been going now for an astounding 18 years. By Zachary Horvath June 02, 2025
Sports LeBron James Is Already Quoting Kendrick Lamar's Upcoming Clipse Feature LeBron James was one of the most surprising talking points among fans during the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, so this should inspire debate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025