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Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (April 15) The weekly round-up of our favorite songs from the past week. By Rose Lilah April 15, 2016
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (April 15) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden April 15, 2016
Original Content HNHH's Picks For The 2016 XXL Freshman List The 10 artists who should make this year's cover. By Danny Schwartz April 14, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Gang Starr Taking it back to rap's heyday with a list dedicated to Gang Starr record. By Chris Tart April 14, 2016
Songs Quiz: How Well Do You Know Kobe Bryant? In honor of Kobe, take our "Black Mamba" quiz. By Mike De Leon April 14, 2016
Original Content I Got You, Fam: 10 Rapper-Athlete Bromances Some of these friendships may surprise you. By Danny Schwartz April 13, 2016
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: April 13 A weekly look at how many units hip-hop and r'n'b albums are selling, as well as their chart position. By Chris Tart April 13, 2016
Sports Who Had The Better Reference: Kobe Bryant Vs Steph Curry A slightly retooled edition of "Who Had The Better Verse" to commemorate Kobe Bryant's final game. By Patrick Lyons April 13, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Statik Selektah Statik Selektah discusses DJing, vinyl, and his place in hip hop in an HNHH interview. By Danny Schwartz April 13, 2016
Original Content 14 Artists That Drake Co-Signed A look back at all the artists Drake has endorsed over the years. By Chris Tart April 12, 2016
Profiles Meet THEY.: Mysterious R&B Duo INTERVIEW: Overnight R&B success THEY. discuss their debut EP "Nu Religion," life on tour with Bryson Tiller, and what they have in store next... By Danny Schwartz April 12, 2016
Original Content Kanye West's 5 Most Powerful Live Performances Here are 5 iconic performances from Kanye West. By Angus Walker April 11, 2016