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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 French JAŸ-Z Fans Show Out With Massive Online Ticket Queue For Paris Concert JAŸ-Z is going to be performing at the Stade De France in Paris on September 10, and it appears as though fans are ready. By Alexander Cole June 11, 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 Drake Pokes Fun At Nicki Minaj & Cardi B's Feud On New Album "ICEMAN" Drake and Nicki Minaj have a strong Young Money bond, but the former has a past amicability with the latter's rival, Cardi B. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Shyne Recalls Eating Dinner With Drake After Calling Him "Corny" Once upon a time, Shyne felt as though Drake was just a corny artist from Canada, but now, he has seen the light. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music Joe Budden Thinks Kendrick Lamar Could Do The “Funniest Thing In Hip-Hop History” On “ICEMAN” Release Date With "ICEMAN" just a few days away, the Joe Budden Podcast wonders what would happen if Kendrick Lamar dropped on the same day. By Aron A. May 13, 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 The Weekend Unveils Dates For Asian Final Leg Of His "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour The Weeknd is going to be going on the final leg of his "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour, and it is taking him through Asia. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026
Music Agallah The Don Unleashes On Busta Rhymes In New Diss Track "Chump" Agallah The Don has some issues with Busta Rhymes, and now, he is escalating things to diss track territory. By Alexander Cole May 04, 2026
Music Wack 100 Claims Drake Is Still Safe In California Despite Kendrick Battle Wack claims to have inside info. By Elias Andrews July 01, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion Gets Freaky On NSFW New Track “Down Stairs DJ” Meg took self-love to the extreme on her new album. By Caroline Fisher June 28, 2024
Music 30 Best Rap Songs Of 2024 So Far 2024 has been an incredibly strong year for music. By HNHH Staff June 27, 2024