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Aron A. July 13, 2026 Music Some fans were impressed by Future's first-day Spotify streams for his new album, whereas others think "The Real Me" flopped.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne Tha God have been feuding over alleged Roc Nation ties, JAŸ-Z and Drake biases, botting claims, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music On HNHH's newest livestream, Aron A. and I discussed "The Real Me," the "Spend Dat" debate, our best LPs of the year so far, and Hov's shows.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music A follow-up to "Blue Lips" is on the way.
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Aron A. July 09, 2026 Music Boosie Badazz had some words for Hov. Will he get a response at Yankee Stadium?
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Aron A. July 09, 2026 Streetwear Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Music Battle rap pioneer MC Sparky D has sadly passed away at the age of 61. DJ Premier paid tribute to her over the weekend.
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Alexander Cole July 07, 2026 Music An alleged video of Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane hit the Internet, and 6ix9ine capitalized on the chance to double down his trolling.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026 Music Lupe Fiasco was on "Culture United" this week, where he spoke on a myriad of topics, including Nas' lyricism.
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Alexander Cole July 02, 2026 Music Tay Keith's funeral was held earlier this week, and it led to some nice tributes from Future and BlocBoy JB.
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Alexander Cole July 02, 2026 Tech Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z & Swizz Beatz Lead DMX Tribute At Yankee Stadium RIP X.
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Aron A. 
Music Future Fans Debate First Day Spotify Streams For "The Real Me" Some fans were impressed by Future's first-day Spotify streams for his new album, whereas others think "The Real Me" flopped.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Releases Full Drake & JAŸ-Z Debate With Charlamagne Tha God DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne Tha God have been feuding over alleged Roc Nation ties, JAŸ-Z and Drake biases, botting claims, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Is Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Bad For Hip-Hop? On HNHH's newest livestream, Aron A. and I discussed "The Real Me," the "Spend Dat" debate, our best LPs of the year so far, and Hov's shows.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music ScHoolboy Q Announces New Album A follow-up to "Blue Lips" is on the way.
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Aron A. 
Music Boosie Badazz Disses Jay-Z In New Song Snippet Boosie Badazz had some words for Hov. Will he get a response at Yankee Stadium?
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Aron A. 
Streetwear Jay-Z Rocks 30 Years Of Legacy New Era Yankees Hat In Rehearsals Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music MC Sparky D Tragically Passes Away At 61 Battle rap pioneer MC Sparky D has sadly passed away at the age of 61. DJ Premier paid tribute to her over the weekend.
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Alexander Cole 
Music 6ix9ine Mocks Gucci Mane By Recreating Alleged Pooh Shiesty Video An alleged video of Pooh Shiesty robbing Gucci Mane hit the Internet, and 6ix9ine capitalized on the chance to double down his trolling.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lupe Fiasco Argues Nas Doesn't Rank Highly Among Hip-Hop's Best Lyricists Lupe Fiasco was on "Culture United" this week, where he spoke on a myriad of topics, including Nas' lyricism.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Future & BlocBoy JB Deliver Heartfelt Tributes To Tay Keith Tay Keith's funeral was held earlier this week, and it led to some nice tributes from Future and BlocBoy JB.
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Alexander Cole 
Tech Meek Mill Praises AI As A Learning Tool And Sparks Backlash Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact.
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Erika Marie