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Angus Walker December 09, 2016 Original Content In a brand new exclusive interview for HNHH's "12 Days of Christmas," we talk with Joe Avianne of Avianne & Co. about his come-up and success, some of his most iconic and memorable pieces, as well as Bobby Shmurda's post-prison-release chain, and more.
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Angela Savage December 23, 2021 Music Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable.
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Devin Morton March 21, 2025 Music Blacc Zacc has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Tallie Spencer December 05, 2025 Streetwear Drake's Better World Fragrance House just released Cloudar Eau de Parfum, a fresh and floral scent with woody base.
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Ben Atkinson June 10, 2026 Music Several of Rory Farrell's old tweets have resurfaced, exposing him for making offensive comments about Black women.
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Caroline Fisher November 13, 2025 Music YBC Dul was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Friday.
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Cole Blake August 24, 2024 Reviews Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. February 11, 2026 Music Rymir Satterthwaite, the man claiming to be Jay-Z's son, failed to get the answer he wanted in court, but it seems he's still not giving up.
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Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026 Music Jay-Z recently gave us a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which has led to rumblings that he might be dropping an album soon.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2026 Music 12-year-old North West is currently preparing to drop her long-awaited debut EP, "N0rth4evr," which is slated for release on May 1.
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Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026 Music Kanye West believes he shut up a lot of his critics and doubters with these two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium and he may have a point.
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Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026
Original Content Hottest 50 Songs Of 2016 #HotNew16 has begun. Presenting HNHH's Hottest 50 Songs of 2016.
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Angus Walker 
Original Content Joe Avianne Details Designing Chains For Bobby Shmurda, Lil Pump, Cam'ron & More In a brand new exclusive interview for HNHH's "12 Days of Christmas," we talk with Joe Avianne of Avianne & Co. about his come-up and success, some of his most iconic and memorable pieces, as well as Bobby Shmurda's post-prison-release chain, and more.
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Angela Savage 
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable.
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Devin Morton 
Music Blacc Zacc Reportedly Could Face The Death Penalty After Federal Murder-for-Hire And RICO Charges Blacc Zacc has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Tallie Spencer 
Streetwear Drake's New Cloudar Fragrance Is Now Available At Ulta Beauty Drake's Better World Fragrance House just released Cloudar Eau de Parfum, a fresh and floral scent with woody base.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Rory From "Rory & Mal" Lit Up On Twitter Spaces After Being Exposed For Old Anti-Black Tweets Several of Rory Farrell's old tweets have resurfaced, exposing him for making offensive comments about Black women.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music YBC Dul’s Father Speaks Out After Rapper's Death YBC Dul was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Friday.
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Cole Blake 
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once.
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Aron A. 
Music Man Claiming To Be Jay-Z's Son Suggests He's Getting Help From Nicki Minaj & Donald Trump Rymir Satterthwaite, the man claiming to be Jay-Z's son, failed to get the answer he wanted in court, but it seems he's still not giving up.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Marc Lamont Hill All But Confirms A New Jay-Z Album Is On The Way Jay-Z recently gave us a freestyle at the Roots Picnic, which has led to rumblings that he might be dropping an album soon.
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Alexander Cole 
Music North West Unveils New Merch Ahead Of “N0rth4evr” Release 12-year-old North West is currently preparing to drop her long-awaited debut EP, "N0rth4evr," which is slated for release on May 1.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West Reportedly Sets New Record With $18 Million SoFi Show Kanye West believes he shut up a lot of his critics and doubters with these two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium and he may have a point.
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Zachary Horvath