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Music Sony Music Allegedly Released Fake Michael Jackson Songs On Posthumous Album Sony Music allegedly admits to distributing fake Michael Jackson tracks. By Milca P. August 23, 2018
Music Drake's Infamous "Half A Xan" Line From "Sicko Mode" Traces Back To 2015 This may be how "Sicko Mode" came to life. By Alex Zidel March 19, 2019
Music Ex-Destiny's Child Member Farrah Franklin Wants In On Future Reunions The oft-forgotten Farrah Franklin. By Devin Ch April 21, 2018
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists. By Erika Marie June 15, 2026
Music Drake Reportedly Fulfilled UMG Contract By Dropping "ICEMAN" Trilogy Fans already speculated about what Drake's three new albums, including "ICEMAN," could mean for his UMG contract, as he's suing the label. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Music Clipse & JID Announce Historic Show In Colorado Featuring Samara Cyn Clipse & JID are coming through with a special appearance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, and Samara Cyn will perform as well. By Alexander Cole May 12, 2026
Music AllStar JR Hints At His Alleged Involvement In The Shooting Of NBA Ben 10 Earlier this week, NBA YoungBoy affiliate NBA Ben 10 was shot at a Houston restaurant, and it appears AllStar JR was allegedly involved. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Music Latto Leaves Fans In Complete Awe After Showing Off Her Bikini Body Latto took to Instagram over the weekend, where she elicited some pretty major reactions thanks to her bikini body. By Alexander Cole July 28, 2026
Original Content Top 30 Hottest Hip-Hop Albums Of 2021 We count down the hottest hip-hop albums that dropped in 2021. By HNHH Staff December 07, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Yungeen Ace Speaks On Jacksonville Rap Beef & Favorite King Von Memory Yungeen Ace details his debut album "Life Of Betrayal 2x," his viral song "Who I Smoke," and Jacksonville rap beef for "Rise & Grind." By Alex Zidel July 05, 2021
Reviews Money Man "Purple Heart" Review Money Man's latest LP "Purple Heart" is his 22nd full-length release. But is this album his best venture yet, or just a brief pit-stop? By TeeJay Small February 22, 2024
Music Anticon Cofounder Brendon “Alias” Whitney Has Died The producer and rapper was 41 years old. By Trevor Smith April 01, 2018