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Music 40 Glocc Claims The Game Paid Off The 14-Year-Old He Allegedly Got Pregnant 40 Glocc continues to add fuel to the fire. By Aron A. December 28, 2017
Music Swizz Beatz' Ex-Wife Mashonda On "Homewrecker" Alicia Keys & Co-Parenting Her new book explores the struggles they have overcome as a blended family. By Zaynab October 02, 2018
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Original Content Meet Young Nudy: 21 Savage's Cousin Takes Us On Devilish Ride Through "Nudy Land" In his first HNHH interview, Young Nudy -- the latest to blow from ATL's notorious Zone 6 -- tells us his story and explains how he created his new "Nudy Land" project with his day-one producer, Pi'erre Bourne. By Angus Walker October 05, 2017
Original Content The Takedown Of Iggy Azalea: Where Did The "Fancy" Rapper Go Wrong? When will Iggy Azalea's rap career see new life? Do we even want it to? By E Gadsby December 14, 2017
Original Content Lil Uzi Vert Dancing: A Definitive History A retrospective of all the times Uzi danced and made us happy. By Noah C December 05, 2019
TV Fat Joe Tries To Tell Rapper Son That Not All Hip Hop Kids Are Successful Artists Is it more difficult for children of hip hop artists to make it in the rap game? By Erika Marie September 03, 2019
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Original Content Word On The Street: Did Drake Steal XXXTENTACION's Flow? "Look at Me" vs "KMT"? The people of Los Angeles weigh in. By Danny Schwartz April 03, 2017
Original Content Rick Ross VS Birdman Beef: A History A comprehensive guide to one of hip-hop's most high profile beefs. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2017
Music The Weeknd Denies That He & Kendrick Lamar Used Illegal Sample On "Pray For Me" The Weeknd has refuted former band Yeasayer's claims that he and Kendrick Lamar illegally sampled their song on their "Black Panther" collab, "Pray For Me." By Lynn S. April 30, 2020
Relationships Trippie Redd Posts Random Woman After Coi Leray's Gender Reveal Of Their Child It's still not 100% known if Trippie Redd did cheat on Coi Leray, but this post may be the confirmation folks have been looking for. By Zachary Horvath April 26, 2025