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Original Content Who Is West Coast Hip-Hop Icon MC Eiht? From his numerous classic albums to a public beef with DJ Quik, we're reflecting on the iconic career of Compton's own, MC Eiht. By Caleb Hardy May 28, 2023
Music Asian Doll Can't Stand People Referencing King Von In Interviews The rapper took to Twitter to call out people snitching on things Von had no intention to speak on. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 28, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Brings Out Rico Nasty At Show After Fan Debacles Carti took a stand for Rico. By Thomas Galindo November 20, 2021
Music Playboi Carti Brings Lil Uzi Vert Out At Rolling Loud To Publicly Squash Feud Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti hugged it out on stage at Rolling Loud. By Aron A. October 30, 2021
Pop Culture Playboi Carti Seemingly Calls His Fanbase A Cult After Rioting Fans Shut Down Houston Concert The "Whole Lotta Red" rapper left two veiled messages after the madness in Houston. By Taylor McCloud October 25, 2021
Music Kendrick Lamar Addresses R. Kelly's Demise On "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Kendrick Lamar discusses R. Kelly's abuse and fall on his new album. By Rex Provost May 13, 2022
Pop Culture Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" La Flame’s next album is still in the works following a four-year gap since “ASTROWORLD.” By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2022
Original Content LaRussell Is In A League Of His Own: Talks Throwing Concerts In His Backyard To Nipsey Hussle’s Influence On “Proud 2 Pay” Movement Fresh off the release of his stirring 21st studio album, "I Hate When Life’s Going Great," LaRussell caught up with HNHH to discuss everything from his unique approach to independence to what the future holds for his movement in Vallejo. By Joshua Robinson November 01, 2022
Music Don Cheadle Confirms Freddie Gibbs' Hilarious Story Of Their Encounter Don Cheadle and Freddie Gibbs finally link up. By Aron A. February 15, 2022
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Led The Gangsta Rap Revival We reflect on ScHoolboy Q's most compelling project to date, "Habits & Contradictions," ten years later. By Aron A. January 14, 2022
Music Frank Ocean Briefly Appears On Tyler, The Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost" Frank Ocean makes a surprising cameo on Tyler, The Creator's 42 Dugg-assisted track "LEMONHEAD." By Joshua Robinson June 25, 2021
Pop Culture The Weeknd Respects Michael Jackson After Breaking His Record The Weeknd is quickly becoming this generation's King of Pop. By Jake Lyda July 12, 2023