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Profiles Exclusive: Juicy J On Recording "Bands", Longevity In Hip Hop, And "Stay Trippy" Release Date HNHH caught up with the always trippy, Juicy J, who discusses how he continues to make hits after such a long and successful career. Juicy then talks about recording "Bands" on a $100 microphone, and says "Stay Trippy" will drop in early February. By Rose Lilah December 10, 2012
News Wyclef Jean Opens Up About Affair With Lauryn Hill Wyclef Jean discusses the end of his relationship with Lauryn Hill, and reveals that the two had a love affair which ended when Hill lied about who the father of her unborn child was. By Rose Lilah September 17, 2012
News Wale Talks About Taking Creative Risks On Third LP Wale talks about a return to form for his third solo LP and that he will be experimenting with his sound which will be reminiscent of his earlier work. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2012
News Wiz Khalifa Receives Citation For Smoking Marijuana Wiz Khalifa was hit with a citation for marijuana while at a Holiday Inn in Nashville By Rose Lilah April 26, 2012
News Ja Rule Punished For Unauthorized Birthday Phone Call Ja Rule faces consequences of a phone interview from prison. By Rose Lilah March 07, 2012
News Rare Eminem Footage Featured In Detroit Hip-Hop Documentary <p>Rare footage of rapper Eminem will be featured in a new documentary titled “The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop,” which is nearing completion, according to the documentary’s director.</p> <p>The documentary is being produced and directed by Brian “Champtown” Harmon, a fixture on the Detroit hip-hop scene, who helped or worked with several of the industry’s biggest stars in the early days of their careers, including Eminem, Proof, Insane Clown Posse, Kid Rock and others.</p> By Rose Lilah November 02, 2011
News Danny Brown on Mac Miller: "I Really Hate You. I Hate Your Music, Man" <p>Danny Brown has a good feeling about 2012. The Detroit rapper – who earned praise all fall long for his release, XXX, and premiered the video for its track "Monopoly" on RollingStone.com last week – discussed his plans for maintaining his win streak as well as his feelings about pal A$AP Rocky, future tourmate Childish Gambino and Pittsburgh MC Mac Miller.<br />  <br /> What’s changed most for you since releasing XXX? <br /> By Rose Lilah December 20, 2011
News Mike Posner Announces "The Layover Tour," Preps "The Layover" Mixtape <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">The Michigan crooner will premiere cuts from his upcoming mixtape on his fall tour.</p> <p>Mike Posner has announced the dates for "The Layover Tour" as well as his upcoming mixtape, <em>The Layover</em>, which comes in anticipation of his sophomore album due in 2012.</p> By Rose Lilah September 20, 2011
News Waka Flocka Flame Shot <p><span style="font-size: large;">A label rep says the Atlanta rapper will recover from Tuesday's shooting.</span></p> <p>Up-and-coming Atlanta MC Waka Flocka Flame was shot Tuesday (January 19) in his hometown, according to Fulton County Police.</p> <p>Flocka (real name: Juaquin Malphurs) suffered a gunshot wound to the arm as he was stopped at a carwash on National Highway. He was rushed to nearby Grady Hospital. A spokesperson for his record company said Flame will be fine.</p> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010
Music NBA YoungBoy Slams The Music Industry As "Demonic" NBA YoungBoy says the industry is using him for entertainment. By Cole Blake November 22, 2023
Music Drake & Lil Yachty's New Song Draws Mixed Reactions Could Drake drop a joint album with Lil Yachty next? By Devin Morton July 24, 2024
Sneakers Air Jordan 11 "Rare Air" Gets An Official Release Date Demand for this pair will likely be high. By Ben Atkinson February 04, 2025