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Tech Tory Lanez' NFT Album "When It's Dark" Under Scrutiny After Fan Complaints Customers have complained that the Canadian rapper deceived them with his NFT-exclusive album "When It's Dark." By Taylor McCloud September 30, 2021
Music Michael Jackson's Former Bodyguard Insists He Was Straight Bill Whitfield says that Michael Jackson's accusers are lying. By Alex Zidel March 18, 2019
Music Billie Eilish Performs XXXTENTACION Tribute Song During Oakland Concert Billie Eilish pays tribute to the late XXXTENTACION during a recent concert. By Aron A. October 22, 2018
Music Quavo Reveals His Reaction To Nicki Minaj's "Barbie Dreamz" Quavo opens up about Nicki Minaj dropping his name in "Barbie Dreamz." By Aron A. August 27, 2018
Original Content Travie McCoy On Working With Drake & Lil Wayne, Tyga Relationship & The Future Of Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy discusses his influence on the new generation, his leaked collab with The Alchemist & Lil Wayne, battling addiction, and his thoughts on Machine Gun Kelly's foray into pop-punk. By Aron A. September 21, 2021
Music Kanye West Paying $1 Million A Day To Live Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Report Kanye West is reportedly paying $1 million per day to rent out the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. By Alex Zidel July 30, 2021
Music John Cena Gives Tony Yayo His Flowers For Creating "You Can't See Me" Dance Move John Cena may have popularized the iconic "You Can't See Me" move in the WWE ring but Tony Yayo created it. By Aron A. January 13, 2022
Music Polo G's Best Friend B-Money Shot & Killed In Chicago: Report Polo G paid tribute to his close friend, who he has known since he was a child. By Alex Zidel August 16, 2021
Original Content Rick Ross Explains What It Means To Sell Your Catalog Several veteran artists, from RZA to No I.D., have sold huge percentages of their musical catalogs in recent years, and in HNHH's cover story with Rick Ross, the Boss breaks down what that actually means. By Joshua Robinson May 24, 2022
Pop Culture Cardi B Felt "Ugly" Before Plastic Surgery: "Then I Felt Confident" The rapper says that while growing up in the Bronx, she was made to feel insecure about her "nappy" hair and skinny frame. By Erika Marie February 23, 2021
Music Drake Inks "Lebron-Sized" Deal With Universal Music Group: Report Rumored to be worth upwards of $400M, Drake secured an expansive deal with Universal Music Group. By Aron A. May 03, 2022
Music Ashanti Now Owns Her Masters, Will Re-Record Self-Titled Debut The singer spoke about her good news and recalled what it was like before the fame, living in her basement while writing songs. By Erika Marie September 28, 2021