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Music Snoop Dogg Shares The Biggest Lesson 2Pac Taught Him Snoop Dogg takes to Instagram to reflect on some of 2Pac's enduring wisdom, a testament to one of hip-hop's legendary figures. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's "Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon" Making Fans Emotional Pop Smoke's posthumous album, "Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon," dropped today, and it's got everybody missing the gifted artist. By Lynn S. July 03, 2020
Politics Ebro Accuses Kanye West Of Working For Donald Trump Kanye West's first presidential rally may have spawned a variety of reactions, but Ebro Darden believes a greater conspiracy is afoot. By Mitch Findlay July 20, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, & Lil Keed Get Us Bouncing This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Keed, 2 Chainz, IDK, Rick Ross, Mach-Hommy, Aminé, NLE Choppa, and more. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert's "Lo Mein" Recorded In Midst Of Nerf Gun Fight Lil Uzi Vert's "Lo Mein" producers recount the process behind recording the song. By Aron A. March 19, 2020
Music Mulatto Apologizes For Wearing Shirt Depicting Hindu God Vishnu The rapper caught some static online for her fashion choice as fans debated whether or not it was offensive. By Erika Marie August 13, 2020
Sports Sean Kingston Forms "Professional Rapper Boxing League": Report Sean Kingston is following in the footsteps of boxing organizers before him, but this time his Professional Rapper Boxing League will feature nothing but artists looking to throw fisticuffs. By Erika Marie June 18, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj's Ex-Stylist Pleads For Court Not To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Her In October, Nicki Minaj was sued for not returning designer clothes borrowed by her ex-stylist, Maher Jridi. By Noah C February 17, 2020
Music TM88 Notes Double Standard For Producers And Rappers TM88 voices an interesting take on the relationship that exists between a producer and a rapper. By Mitch Findlay June 08, 2020
Politics Barack Obama's Summer Playlist Includes J. Cole, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, & More Barack Obama's 2020 Summer Playlist features songs from Drake, Summer Walker, PARTYNEXTDOOR, OutKast, Lil Mosey, Anderson .Paak, Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean, Chika, and more. By Alex Zidel August 18, 2020
Music Conway Reflects On Getting Robbed, Jay-Z Convo, & Shady Records Debut Conway The Machine opens up about letting his guard down, conversing with Jay-Z, his upcoming Shady Records project, and Lil Wayne collabos. By Mitch Findlay August 18, 2020
Music Jim Jones And Iraq Veteran Spark Passionate "Rapper Vs. Soldier" Debate After doubling down on his position that being a rapper is more dangerous than being a soldier, Jim Jones sparks a debate with an Iraq War Veteran. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2020