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Music Akademiks Was Right About J. Cole–He Can't Claim King Anymore If "Birthday Blizzard ’26" is an honest preview of "The Fall Off," then Cole is taking control of the story that tried to bury his legacy. And whether that’s enough to climb back to the top matters less than the fact that he’s climbing on his own terms. By Aron A. February 05, 2026
Music 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2024 So Far Some incredible rap albums have been released this year. By HNHH Staff June 29, 2024
Music Germ Has Officially "Sold His Soul" To Sign With G59 Records Germ has officially signed to G59 Records. By Alex Zidel June 12, 2018
Songs Chance The Rapper Shares New IG Song Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Thug: Listen Chance is back with his 8th Instagram song. By Kevin Goddard April 26, 2020
Music Young Dolph Shuts Up R. Kelly Critics: "Y'all Super Lame" Young Dolph is tired of people making fun of R. Kelly for singing "Happy Birthday" to his daughter. By Alex Zidel March 21, 2019
Music T-Pain Says He Thought Jay-Z's "D.O.A." Was A Diss Track Aimed At Him T-Pain says he thought Jay-Z's "D.O.A." was a personal diss track when he first heard it. By Cole Blake August 07, 2021
Music Drake's "Scorpion" Earning 10 Million Streams An Hour On Spotify The Toronto rapper is still a streaming giant. By Trevor Smith June 29, 2018
Music First-Week Sales Projections For Migos' "CULTURE" Migos is in a duel for the #1 album in the country with country singer Brantley Gilbert. By Danny Schwartz January 30, 2017
Music Ty Dolla Sign And Girlfriend Lauren Jauregui Express Their Love The couple shared touching messages to commemorate the unofficial holiday. By hnhh October 05, 2018
Original Content Rise & Grind: CJ On His Top 5 D.O.A., Working With 6ix9ine, New EP & More Buzzing Staten Island rapper CJ discusses his upcoming project, "Loyalty Over Royalty," French Montana's guidance, "Whoopty" & his unexpected connection to Method Man in the inaugural instalment of HNHH's "Rise & Grind." By Aron A. February 15, 2021
Music Tyler, The Creator Spotted With Hooded Kanye In Studio Showcasing DONDA Tracklist Is "DONDA" ever dropping? By Karlton Jahmal July 17, 2021
Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect Begs Judge To Allow Him To Work Hernandez Govan wants a more relaxed house arrest so that he can support his family, but isn't worried about endangerment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2024