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Original Content The Best Tupac Shakur Tributes Looking at the best musical tributes to Tupac on the 19 anniversary of his death. By Chris Tart September 13, 2015
Original Content *T-Pain Voice*: 5 Rappers Who Pushed Auto-Tune Forward T-Pain brought auto-tune to the table, and these 5 rappers ran with it. By Trevor Smith March 24, 2015
Original Content DJ Khaled's Top 5 Posse Anthems The top 5 posse cuts led by DJ Khaled. By Angus Walker May 12, 2015
News Freeway Ricky Ross And Warner Music Continue To Battle In Court Former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross continues to fight for the name "Rick Ross." By Iva Anthony January 10, 2013
News T.I. Reveals Release Date And Features For "Trouble Man" T.I. gives a December release date for "Trouble Man" and confirms some big name features. By Rose Lilah September 18, 2012
Original Content Top 90s Era Rappers Who Are Still Relevant HNHH takes a look at rappers who have withstood the test of time and maintained prolific careers from the 90's until today. By Eliott McCormick November 03, 2012
News Summer's hip-hop king B.o.B. amazed by his 'Slumdog Millionaire' moment <p>GRAND RAPIDS -- It was the day to interview B.o.B.<br /> <br /> In the middle of the afternoon Aug. 3, my first question for this summer's hip-hop/pop king was simply "How does it feel?"<br /> <br /> "Um, it feels ...," began Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., pausing for three seconds, "it feels so good."<br /> <br /> A lengthy bout of elated laughter followed over the phone as the Atlanta-raised and -based artist was getting ready to sound check for a performance at Six Flags St. Louis.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 09, 2010
News Lil Kim Explains In Detail Origins Of Beef With Nicki Minaj Lil Kim tells the Breakfast Club how the beef with Nicki Minaj all started. By Rose Lilah May 17, 2012
News Man Confesses To Shooting Tupac In 1994 <p>A man has admitted to shooting rap star Tupac Shakur in 1994 after allegedly being paid $2,500 dollars by James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond inside Manhattan's Quad Studios in November of 1994.</p> <p class="p1">Dexter Isaac, a former friend of Rosemond, is an inmate currently serving life in prison for murder, robbery and other offenses.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Isaac came forward Wednesday (June 15th) with the information on the eve of what would be Tupac's 40th birthday.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> By Rose Lilah June 15, 2011
News Soulja Boy Confirms Relationship With Diamond <p>Soulja Boy is opening up about his new relationship with former Crime Mob member Diamond. The twosome have already made headlines after photos of them getting extra close hit the 'Net.<br /> <br /> In an interview with Atlanta radio station 107.9, the 20-year-old made it official. "You already know how that go," he explained. "What's another man's trash is another man's treasure. Me and shorty rocking, straight like that."<br /> <br /> Diamond also chimed in on the call, "Yeah it's official," she added, but refused to divulge any other details.<br /> By Rose Lilah April 29, 2011
Entertainment Kim Kardashian Praised By Imprisoned Woman Alice Marie Johnson In Heartfelt Letter Alice Marie Johnson thanks Kim Kardashian for her efforts to return her to her family. By Alex Zidel June 01, 2018
Original Content Pressa Meets World: The Syrupy-Voiced Rapper Who Opened For Drake INTERVIEW: Toronto's rising star Pressa talks to HNHH about working with Murda Beatz and Tory Lanez, performing for the first time as Drake's opener on the "Boy Meets World Tour" and prospering while the odds are against him. By Aron A. April 10, 2018