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Music "Shook Ones, Pt. II" By Mobb Deep Is The Best-Ever Beat, Rock The Bells Proclaims This writer can't help but agree. Do you think it's better than "Still D.R.E.," "Flava In Ya Ear," and the rest of RTB's top 50 list? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2024
Music Smiley Did What Needed To Be Done: The OVO Star On Sobriety Journey, Borrowing Drake's Maybach & Debut Album Plans Exclusive: Smiley shares a hilarious story about "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," discusses his new project & explains why Drake is "such a genuine guy." By Aron A. July 27, 2023
Music Ice Cube Reflects On Eminem Opening "Up In Smoke" Tour Ice Cube takes a moment to reflect on the Up In Smoke tour, where a young Eminem was holding it down as an opener. By Mitch Findlay September 14, 2021
Music Fans Suspect J. Cole Is Dissing Drake On "Golden Goose Freestyle" J. Cole's new series of freestyles comes as he continues to prepare for the release of his next album, "The Fall-Off." By Cole Blake January 28, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Alleges Kendrick Lamar Is The Reason Why Drake Isn't On Playboi Carti's "MUSIC" Similar accusations have been launched in the inverse concerning the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, such as with the upcoming Clipse album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2025
Reviews Eminem "Stans" Documentary Review: An Uneven Fan-Driven Retelling Of A Familiar Story "Stans," the new MTV-produced Eminem documentary, is a disappointing rehashing of one of entertainment’s most well-worn success stories. By Devin Morton August 29, 2025
Music Chris Brown Implores Fans To Recognize His Greatness In New Rant: "Don't Wait Till I'm Gone To Realize That!" CB is really trying to make things crystal clear for all of his haters. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2024
Music Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Kissed Dave Grohl After Hearing This Song Kurt Cobain was a big fan of "Alone + Easy Target." By Cole Blake September 08, 2019
Original Content Top 20 Rappers 20 & Under (Right Now) HNHH presents the best rappers that are 20-years old and younger, as of right now. By HNHH Staff June 24, 2019
Original Content URL's Eric Beasley Discusses Drake & Caffeine Partnership, The Importance of Battle Rap, "AGS2," & More Beasley provides a detailed introduction to the Ultimate Rap League (URL), discusses Drake's involvement, explains the importance of battle rap in today's Hip-Hop culture, and reflects on some of the greatest battles in URL history. By Joshua Robinson April 15, 2022
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's 5 Hardest Bangers Inspired by "HUMBLE.," we selected the 5 hardest tracks Kendrick Lamar has ever put out. By Angus Walker March 31, 2017
Music Quando Rondo Speaks On His Connection With NBA YoungBoy Rondo reveals why they are so tight. By Zachary Horvath November 12, 2024