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Music Lil Baby Explains Why He Has No Tattoos: “I Had To Keep My Appearance Straight” Lil Baby opens up about his decision to stay ink-free in a new interview. By Kevin Goddard February 27, 2020
Music FBI Arrests Scarfo Da Plug Murder Suspects In Los Angeles: Report Two Georgia men were reportedly arrested by an FBI task force in Los Angeles for allegedly murdering Scarfo Da Plug. By Joshua Robinson March 12, 2021
Music Max B Storms Off Mid-Interview After Complex Excludes Him From NYC Rap Rankings Max B wasn't feeling Complex's ranking. By Aron A. May 28, 2026
Music Vince Staples Depicts Mass Shooting In "Blackberry Marmalade" Music Video Vince Staples' new single "Blackberry Marmalade" is about racism in the United States and violent responses to (and from) its corrupt system. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026
Politics Inside Donald Trump's History Of Pardons & Commutations In Hip Hop Boosie Badazz's appeal for a presidential pardon offers another look at Donald Trump's history of clemency in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Music DJ Quik Wants Fans To Stop Asking About Son's Murder Conviction Months after his son's sentencing, DJ Quik is asking fans to stop bringing up the murder conviction during public encounters. By Erika Marie July 15, 2026
Music Big30 Allegedly Recorded Gucci Mane Robbery At Pooh Shiesty's Request Federal authorities recently responded to Pooh Shiesty's push for bail with new alleged details about Big30 and the Gucci Mane case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026
Pop Culture Ray J Gets Kicked Out Of Kai Cenat's House After Calling Himself The "New Diddy" On Stream Kai Cenat has been holding his Mafiathon 3 event for the last few days, and Ray J stopped by for several Diddy-related jokes. By Devin Morton September 03, 2025
Reviews Eminem "Stans" Documentary Review: An Uneven Fan-Driven Retelling Of A Familiar Story "Stans," the new MTV-produced Eminem documentary, is a disappointing rehashing of one of entertainment’s most well-worn success stories. By Devin Morton August 29, 2025
Music Songs Of the Summer: Black Music Month Road Trip Edition Black Music Month meets the perfect road trip vibe—iconic classics and fresh bangers collide to fuel every mile with unstoppable energy. By HNHH Staff June 01, 2025
Music Big Tymers: Where Are They Now? The collaborative efforts of Birdman and Mannie Fresh paid off before their solo careers took off. By Demi Phillips January 24, 2024
Music John Janick Net Worth 2024: What Is The CEO Of Interscope Geffen A&M Worth? Discover John Janick's journey to becoming a music industry powerhouse and explore how his leadership has shaped his career. By Rain Adams February 01, 2024