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Music Lil Yachty Says He Was Told To Lie About The Controversial Cello Lyric Apparently, it wasn't his idea. By Matt F May 31, 2017
Music Ashanti Now Owns Her Masters, Will Re-Record Self-Titled Debut The singer spoke about her good news and recalled what it was like before the fame, living in her basement while writing songs. By Erika Marie September 28, 2021
Original Content Rick Ross Finally Has The Luxury Of Time Rick Ross sit downs with HNHH for an exclusive interview, where he talks about taking his time with the release "Richer Than I Ever Been," his sprawling Georgia estate, his role as an elder statesman in hip-hop and much more. By Aron A. February 25, 2022
Music Lil Baby Predicts The Future Top 3 Emcees Lil Baby shares his prediction on the next decade's top three emcees, teases Drake collaborations, and more. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Music The Kid LAROI Shares The Last Gems Juice WRLD Gave Him The newcomer is opening up about the success of their collaboration and what his late friend and mentor taught him before his passing. By Madusa S. January 28, 2021
Music Akademiks Explains Why Drake Is The "Best Rapper Ever" Akademiks explains why he still feels that Drake is the "greatest rapper ever," likening him to Floyd Mayweather. By Mitch Findlay July 06, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pooh Shiesty On Relationship With Lil Durk & Gucci Mane's Genius 1017 signee & South Memphis native Pooh Shiesty joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he details Gucci Mane's guidance on "Shiesty Season," linking up with Lil Durk after growing up on drill culture, and capitalizing off of the "Big Blrrd’" ad-lib. By Aron A. March 01, 2021
TV K. Michelle Announces Lifetime Series, Explains Why She Left "Love & Hip Hop" The singer spent six years with "LHHATL" & shared why she felt it was "time for something bigger [than] throwing drinks." By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
Music Questlove Explains Why Black Thought Was "Blackballed" By Fellow Emcees During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Questlove reveals the harsh truth that Jay-Z once told him about Black Thought. By Mitch Findlay March 22, 2021
Original Content King Louie Elaborates On What "Drill" Music Is & Explains Its Origins King Louie sits down for an in-depth conversation with HNHH, detailing "Drilluminati," the origin of drill music and the biggest misconceptions about it, and why he loves Canada so much. By Aron A. October 01, 2021
Music HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: SZA, Polo G, Nardo Wick, & More Our brand new Staff Picks playlist update features new music from SZA, Gunna, Brent Faiyaz, Polo G, Nardo Wick, EST Gee, Lucki, and more. By Alex Zidel December 06, 2021
TV Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" Will Return For A Third & Final Season Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" still ain't nuthin ta f**** wit. By Joshua Robinson November 05, 2021