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Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign‘s "Vultures" Artwork Traced To 19th Century Painter Caspar David Friedrich The cover artwork for "Vultures" appears features the work of Caspar David Friedrich. By Cole Blake December 12, 2023
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Music Eminem's Adopted Daughter's Biological Father Facing Life In Prison: Report Whitney Mathers' biological father is reportedly wanted for theft and drug charges. By Alex Zidel April 26, 2019
Music Smokepurpp Clears Up Whether Travis Scott Dropped Him From Cactus Jack Records Smokepurpp is not associated with Cactus Jack Records. By Alex Zidel January 02, 2020
Music Every Quavo Feature Of 2016 MVP! MVP! MVP! By Danny Schwartz December 17, 2016
Music Nicki Minaj Breaks Down The Science Behind Her Writing Process Nicki Minaj waxes poetic on the storied art of lyricism. By Mitch Findlay August 16, 2018
Music Joe Budden Weighs Whether 50 Cent & T.I.'s Feud Has Gone Too Far 50 Cent and T.I. have been trading shots on social media in recent days, with King Harris even getting in on the action. By Cole Blake February 25, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Brings Out Jaz-O For "Bring It On" Rendition At Yankee Stadium Jaz-O used to have beef with his mentee JAŸ-Z, but years after burying the hatchet, they brought it on again at Yankee Stadium. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026
Music Is Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Bad For Hip-Hop? On HNHH's newest livestream, Aron A. and I discussed "The Real Me," the "Spend Dat" debate, our best LPs of the year so far, and Hov's shows. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026
Music Top5 Says Drake Co-Signs Are Dead Top5 has been a staunch Drake defender, but he felt was deeply betrayed by his Toronto counterpart for knowingly showing love to his foe. By Zachary Horvath December 08, 2025
Music The Weeknd Drops 2018 RELEASE 001; First XO Collection Of The Year Get ready to drop some coin. By Chantilly Post March 21, 2018
Music Sex Worker Sues Diddy & Hotels For Alleged Exploitation & Sexual Battery Michael Ejiawoko accused various hotels of facilitating Diddy's allegedly coercive encounters and failing to disclose important information. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2025