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Reviews Review: 2 Chainz' "Based on a T.R.U. Story" A tale of 2: Chainz, and Tity Boi. The enjoyable album's primary focus is the feature-heavy "trapper turned rapper", 2 Chainz, but promise is shown for the artist's ability to transform from into 2 Chainz a "rapper former trapper". By Jon Godfrey August 15, 2012
News Target Will Reportedly Not Carry Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" [Update: Confirmation From Frank Ocean] The large retail chain Target has reportedly refused to carry Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" because of his early iTunes-only release. By Rose Lilah July 11, 2012
News Man Arrested In Connection To Shooting Of Trae Tha Truth A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting which occurred outside a venue where Trae Tha Truth was performing. By Rose Lilah July 05, 2012
Original Content Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics Acquires MOG Music Stream Service Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics continues to grow and expand with it's latest acquisition being the music streaming service, MOG. By Rose Lilah July 03, 2012
News BREAKING NEWS: Heavy D Dead at 44 <p> <p class="MsoNormal">We just received news of the tragic death of Heavy D. Details surrounding the Jamaican-born legendary rapper’s death remain sketchy at this time, but the news spread quickly after a tweet from Grandmaster Flash.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A 911 call was placed from Heavy D’s Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway. When help arrived, he was conscious and speaking and was transported to a nearby LA hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1 pm. He was 44-years-old.</p> By Rose Lilah November 08, 2011
Original Content HNHH Exclusive: Freeway Speaks On Upcoming Projects & More HNHH talks to Philly's Freeway about his upcoming projects and more. By Rose Lilah March 09, 2012
News K'naan Considering Suing Romney's Campaign For Using "Waving Flag" <p>K'naan, a Somalian-born rapper, is considering suing presdential candidate Mitt Romney, who decided to use K'naan's song "Waving Flag," as his victory anthem.</p> By Rose Lilah February 02, 2012
News Curren$y Signs Sir Michael Rocks To Jet Life Recordings <p>The Cool Kids members joins forces with Spitta under his own shingle.<br /> <br /> Last night, Curren$y announced that he has officially signed The Cool Kids' Mikey Rocks to his Jet Life Recordings.<br /> <br /> Making the announcement via Twitter, Spitta adds Sir Michael Rocks to a roster that already includes Ciso, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Street Wiz. The label is currently housed under Warner Bros. Records.<br /> <br /> <span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Check the announcement below.</p> By Rose Lilah October 24, 2011
Music Videos Ski Mask The Slump God And Higher Brothers Connect On Trippy "Flo Rida" Ski Mask The Slump God and Higher Brothers hit the beach. By Mitch Findlay January 17, 2018
Music Videos Justin Timberlake Drops Off Futuristic New Video For "Filthy" Justin Timberlake drops off the first video from his "Man Of The Woods" album called "Filthy." By Kevin Goddard January 05, 2018
HNHH TV Lil Skies Breaks Down His Lyrics On "Signs Of Jealousy" Lil Skies goes in depth on his biggest hit yet. By Mitch Findlay January 03, 2018
Sports Tiger Woods Shoots A 69 In His Return: Fans React Accordingly Woods shoots a very nice 69 in his return to golf. By Kyle Rooney December 01, 2017