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Music Akon Defends Working with 6ix9ine: "His Side Wasn't Really Told" Akon recently chatted about working with 6ix9ine on a track and said he hasn't lost any friends since the collaboration. By Erika Marie July 31, 2020
Music The Weeknd Teases New Album "Ready To Go" Before Quarantine Ends The singer gave an extensive interview to Rolling Stone where he discussed how his love of cinema influences his music. By Dre D. September 18, 2020
Music Saweetie Calls Out Record Label For Releasing Her Music Early: "I Feel Disrespected" Saweetie's record label, Warner Records, released her music against her wishes yesterday and she did not hesitate to call them out for it. By Ellie Spina December 04, 2020
Music Kanye West Is Billboard's Top Gospel Artist Of 2020: Report The rapper's gospel albums and Sunday Service Choir have helped make him the leading force in gospel music this year. By Erika Marie December 03, 2020
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Chino The Nobody Our latest HNHH x TuneCore "Heat Seekers" contest winner is New York artist, Chino The Nobody. By HNHH Staff October 13, 2020
Music Conway The Machine Handcuffed & Detained After DJ Shay's Funeral Griselda rapper Conway The Machine was detained and handcuffed by police following the funeral of his friend and collaborator DJ Shay. By Mitch Findlay August 28, 2020
Music Noname Apologizes After Being Accused Of Using Teen's Death To Criticize Beyoncé She wanted to bring attention to the case involving Nathaniel Julius, a disabled teen who was reportedly shot by police. By Erika Marie August 27, 2020
Original Content Is Tech N9ne In Top 10 Territory? It's becoming all too common that Tech N9ne gets snubbed from the "best rappers" conversation, but perhaps it's time to change the narrative. By Mitch Findlay July 31, 2020
Music REASON Explains Why He Mentioned Mac Miller On "Fall" REASON explains why he name-dropped Mac Miller on his song, "Fall." By Aron A. October 12, 2020
Music Nas Passes Torch To Conway The Machine During an appearance on Noreaga's "Drink Champs," Conway The Machine and Nas showcased mutual respect for one another's greatness. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2020
Music Chief Keef Congratulates LeBron After Lakers Celebrate Win To "Faneto" The Lakers celebrated their championship win by turning up to Chief Keef's "Faneto" in the locker room. By Aron A. October 12, 2020
Original Content J.I. Reveals He Wasn't A Jay-Z Fan Until He Picked Up The Pen Himself J.I. sits down to discuss his New York hustle, his love for hip-hop, and much more in our brand new episode of "On the Come Up." By Aron A. December 03, 2020