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Music Lena Waithe Partners With Def Jam To Launch Hillman Grad Records The filmmaker says she's hoping to find "really interesting artists who have a real drive," citing sounds like H.E.R., Miguel, and Lil Nas X By Erika Marie June 16, 2021
Music Kanye West’s Ex-Employee Accuses Him Of Discriminating Against Black Donda Academy Staff A former Donda Academy security guard claims to have allegedly suffered “severe emotional distress” at the hands of Ye. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2024
Music Swizz Beatz Reflects On DMX's "Pain," Says His Death Still "Doesn't Feel Real" Swizz knows what its like to lose friends to the streets, but when DMX passed, it was a different level of grief. By Erika Marie January 24, 2023
Music Jill Scott Announces First Album In Over A Decade Soulful balladeer Jill Scott is making a full-fledged return to music sooner than you think. "To Whom It May Concern" will be LP number six. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music YG Shocked It Took So Long For Tupac To Get A Hollywood Star YG thinks it's messed up that it took so long for Tupac to get his star. By Caroline Fisher June 03, 2023
Music Lil Baby's "Detox" Shines Bright On Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update GloRilla and EST Gee brought the heat this weekend as well. By Hayley Hynes September 03, 2022
Music Lana Del Rey Debuts New Single "How To Disappear" At Apple Event Lana Del Rey teases more from her upcoming album. By Chantilly Post October 30, 2018
Music DMX's Son Shares Piano Cover Of "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" DMX's son shared a tribute to his late father. By Caroline Fisher June 08, 2023
Original Content DMX's Debut "It's Dark & Hell Is Hot" Turns 25 Two years ago, we lost a one of a kind music icon. Let's look back at DMX's debut album on the project's 25th anniversary. By HNHH Staff May 11, 2023
Pop Culture Summer Walker Shows Off Her Curves In Scintillating Gold Corset Summer looked stunning during a recent night out. By Lavender Alexandria September 11, 2023
Music Brandy Provides Update On Her Condition After Health Scare Brandy says that she's grateful for all of the support she's received following a recent health scare. By Cole Blake October 12, 2022
Music Young Thug Supported By "Free Jeffery" Billboard In Times Square Fans are supporting Young Thug in Times Square. By Cole Blake December 19, 2023