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Music Tan DaGod Bragged About Killing Alleged Abusive Ex Before Death There is not yet an apparent motive for Tan DaGod's killing. By Devin Morton July 16, 2024
Music Vince Staples Unveils Cover Art & Release Date For New Album "Cry Baby" Vince Staples dropped "Blackberry Marmalade" over the weekend, and now, he is back with a special announcement. By Alexander Cole April 28, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Praises Drake's "ICEMAN" For Reviving Album Rollouts Charlamagne Tha God has been very critical of Drake in recent years, so his "ICEMAN" praise might shock and annoy some hardcore fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026
Music Dame Dash's Life Rights Are Officially Going To Auction Dame Dash filed for bankruptcy last September, and now, he has officially lost his life rights, which could be worth millions. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Rips Doodie Lo For Streaming With N3on Amid Lil Durk Trial Doodie Lo has been a fixture outside the Lil Durk trial, and after streaming with N3on, he received some hefty criticism from DJ Akademiks. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims He Signed Top5, Pressa, & More For $25 Million DJ Akademiks says he's launching a record label in 2025. By Cole Blake January 01, 2025
Music Who Is Erica Banks? From "Buss It" To "LHHATL" The viral rapper has ventured into reality television to further boost her growing profile. By Demi Phillips September 27, 2023
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Reflects On Grammy Nom, Lil Wayne's Legacy, & If The Current Era Creates "Timeless" Music On Day 9 of HNHH Presents: 12 Days Of Christmas, Royce Da 5'9" reflects on his discography, learning production from Denaun & DJ Premier, his first Grammy nomination, the love-hate relationship between artist and media, and much more. By Mitch Findlay December 21, 2020
Music Ice Cube Shows Dr. Dre Some NWA Birthday Love Ice Cube takes a moment to share some kind birthday words for his fellow NWA veteran Dr. Dre, who turns fifty-six today. By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2021
Music Island Boys Shut Down Epstein Island Rumors The Island Boys say they are in no way affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein. By Caroline Fisher May 31, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B & More Nominated For 2026 Rap Grammys 2026 Grammys nominees in hip-hop also include Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Clipse, Fridayy and Meek Mill, JID, Terrace Martin, and GloRilla. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 07, 2025
Music Tay-K's Ex-Girlfriend Gives Harrowing Testimony During Rapper's Murder Trial The latest murder trial comes as Tay-K is already serving a 55-year prison sentence in connection with the 2016 killing of Ethan Walker. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025