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Profiles Behind The Beat: DP Beats Meet DP Beats, the enigmatic producer whose oft-underrated work is inextricably linked to some of today's biggest rap stars. By Narsimha Chintaluri March 30, 2017
Music Kanye West Shares Post About Rihanna Considering Him As Super Bowl Halftime Guest Kanye's encouraging some Super Bowl rumors. By Rex Provost October 01, 2022
Music Kanye West & Big Sean Are "Locked & Loaded" During Studio Session The two are apparently in Wyoming right now. By Aron A. November 27, 2019
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Crying Out For Me" Verse Quietly Influenced The Game Lil Wayne's verse on Mario's "Crying Out For Me" remix arrived during his acclaimed 2007 run. By Rose Lilah January 29, 2020
Music Famous Dex Goes Off On King Von, 6ix9ine Chimes In Over the weekend, Famous Dex and Tekashi 6ix9ine took to Instagram to fire off some disrespect at Chicago rapper King Von. By Mitch Findlay September 07, 2020
Music K. Michelle's Sister Blasts Muni Long Over Interview: "No More Hrs & Hrs" Muni revealed the single "V.S.O.P." was her song but was given to K. Michelle behind her back. By Erika Marie January 18, 2022
Music Canibus Explains Why He Left Rap & Enlisted In U.S. Army Canibus says that after essentially being "blackballed," he realized that he wanted to "make a difference" and leave rap. By Alex Zidel December 29, 2021
Reviews Cardi B, Future & Tyga Help Make Montreal's Metro Metro Festival An Instant Hit Here's our recap of Montreal's Metro Metro festival, including a list of our five favourite sets. By HNHH Staff May 21, 2019
Music J. Cole Hosts Bike Ride With Fans In Houston For His "Trunk Sale" Tour J. Cole's love of biking has been used against him as a meme before, but for the "Trunk Sale" tour for "The Fall-Off," it's a strength. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026
Music Luther Vandross’ Official Instagram Account Responds To Cher’s Viral Grammys Mix-Up During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music 50 Cent Won’t Back Down Amid $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is currently suing his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins, for allegedly violating a contract she signed with G-Unit Books. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Lil Yachty Explains Why He Thinks Eminem Dissing Him Was "Amazing" Eminem famously mentioned Lil Yachty by name on his track, "The Ringer," which he dropped on his 2018 album "Kamikaze." By Cole Blake November 25, 2025