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Original Content 7 Rappers Who Have Received Honorary Degrees Throughout the years, rappers have been highlighted for their contributions to entertainment and the global impact of their careers. By HNHH Staff May 02, 2023
Music Cardi B Says Security Guard Accusing Her Of Assault Is Demanding $24 Million Day two of Cardi B's trial revolving around Emani Ellis' assault allegations took place today and the femcee made a stunning revelation. By Zachary Horvath August 27, 2025
Music Young Thug’s Father Shows Support For Gunna At Sold-Out Atlanta Show Young Thug's father continues to show love to Gunna despite ongoing rumors that he snitched on his son in the YSL RICO case. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2025
Music Eminem Pushes Back Against “Real Housewives” Stars’ Deposition Demands Eminem is currently wrapped up in a legal battle with Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant over the name of their "Reasonably Shady" podcast. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2025
Music Drake Co-Signs A Beloved Underground Rapper Amid "ICEMAN" Rollout Drake is notoriously known for jumping on trending artists, but this co-sign has to feel good for this rapper. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music Latto Steps Out With Baby Bump For The First Time Since "Big Mama" Reveal Latto is dropping her new album "Big Mama" later this year, and announced she's expecting a child with 21 Savage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Wrestling Lil Yachty Defends His Involvement With The WWE Amid Fierce Backlash Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat. By Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Settles Alleged Copyright Infringement Case Over “BODR” Backing Tracks Trevor Lawrence Jr. sued Snoop Dogg last summer, alleging that he used backing tracks on "BODR" without a licensing agreement. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2025
Music Soft White Summer: Clipse, Freddie Gibbs & Raekwon Lead Coke Rap’s 2025 Resurgence Coke rap brings back a feeling long missing, as raw narratives from Freddie Gibbs, Raekwon, and Clipse keep the blueprint of survival and ambition alive. By Aron A. August 08, 2025
Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Kodak Black Gets Major Update In Super Bowl Shooting Lawsuit Kodak Black's lawyer has confirmed that there was no settlement in the case, which stems from an incident in 2022. By Cole Blake March 02, 2026
Music Rod Wave Reportedly Secures Bond For Gun Arrest After Mugshot Surfaces Rod Wave was reportedly arrested last night on various charges including gun possession, drug possession, and reckless driving. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2025