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Music Hernandez Govan, Alleged Mastermind Behind Young Dolph Killing, Found Not Guilty Hernandez Govan hugged his lawyer in the Memphis courtroom after the jury found him not guilty in Young Dolph's murder. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Music Mariah Carey’s Albums, Ranked Mariah Carey is one of the most influential singers of all time. She has some amazing albums and here is the ranking By Barnell Anderson March 17, 2023
Original Content Who Is Doechii? The "Persuasive" Hitmaker Hailing from Tampa, Florida, get to know the latest genre-bending artist from Top Dawg Entertainment, Doechii! By Chris Mobley May 18, 2023
Original Content Rakim's Biggest Hits From His 40 Year Career One of hip hop's most influential figures, here is a list of Rakim's biggest hits! Which is your favorite from the GOAT? By Wyatt Westlake May 15, 2023
Music NBA Youngboy Explains Why He Gave Atlantic More Albums Than Required NBA Youngboy shares details about his move to Motown and overdelivering music with Atlantic Records. By Aron A. February 17, 2023
Music What Is Justin Bieber's Best-Selling Album? Delve into the lasting impact of Justin Bieber's album that redefined pop music with its introspective approach and innovative sound. By Rain Adams November 14, 2023
Original Content Zaytoven Explains How Dr. Dre & Master P Inspired His Production, Dives Into DJ Quik & MC Eiht's Beef Zaytoven sits down with HNHH for another in-depth interview on his roots in producing, his early influences from Master P to Dr. Dre, and where he sees the future of the culture heading. By Aron A. February 12, 2021
Music Kanye West Apparently "Loves" Playboi Carti Again Despite His Previous Rants Kanye West can be a troll a lot of the time and with this tweet being typed on April Fool's Day, it's got us wondering if he's joking. By Zachary Horvath April 01, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs & Wale Joke With Each Other Again Over Clip Of Gangsta Gibbs On Paris Runway Freddie Gibbs and Wale are well-known for their colorful commentary on social media. Both comments are usually either comical or serious. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 29, 2025
Music Misa Hylton Explains Why She Attended The Diddy Trial Despite Her Injury Misa Hylton dated Diddy back in the early 1990s, and they share a son named Justin Combs who also attended the mogul's trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2025
Music Diddy Prosecutors Want Cassie’s Testimony Completed Today Due To Her Pregnancy Despite being in her third trimester of pregnancy, Cassie has taken the stand every day of Diddy's trial so far. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Wu-Tang Clan Bring Their Final Tour To A Close With All The Stars In Philadelphia Wu-Tang Clan finished up their final tour as a group on July 18, with a performance that paid tribute to their legacy and brought out the stars By Devin Morton July 20, 2025