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Streetwear Met Gala 2025 Honors Black Dandyism: Outkast, Janelle Monáe, & More Have Always Worn It Best Tailored suits and defiant flair. Black artists like Pharrell and Erykah Badu continue a legacy of Dandyism shaped by generations before them. By Erika Marie May 05, 2025 4.5K Views
Original Content Kanye West’s Ugly History Of Publicly Targeting Kim Kardashian Kanye West’s public tirades against Kim Kardashian have grown darker in recent years. From accusations to troubling moments, we revisit his most damaging words and actions. By Erika Marie May 01, 2025 3.9K Views
Original Content Lil Wayne’s History Of Not Knowing: From Black Lives Matter To “Not Like Us” By Erika Marie April 25, 2025 3.6K Views
Relationships Kevin Gates & Brittany Renner: A Look At How It All Began Kevin Gates recently called Brittany Renner his “wife” while the world watched. From flirtatious interviews to her conversion to Islam, here’s their story. By Erika Marie April 23, 2025 43.4K Views
Sports LeBron & Savannah James: A Relationship Timeline From Sweethearts To Power Couple LeBron & Savannah James built a legacy from Akron to center stage—now Kevin Gates has them trending again. Here's how their love story began. By Erika Marie April 22, 2025 1404 Views
Original Content Big U RICO Case: The Murder Allegations Involving Rayshawn Williams The purported "Godfather of Hip Hop" Big U faces federal RICO charges tied to fraud, extortion, & the murder of 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams. By Erika Marie April 04, 2025 7.9K Views
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation? By Erika Marie April 03, 2025 3.0K Views
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025 4.4K Views
Relationships Summer Walker’s Dating History: From London On Da Track To Rico Recklezz Her high-profile romances often cause a stir, but that doesn't stop Summer Walker from sharing her relationships—the good, bad, and ugly. By Erika Marie March 24, 2025 6.2K Views
Original Content From D’Angelo To Erykah Badu: The Pioneers Who Made Neo-Soul Timeless Neo-Soul has given us timeless classics, and we celebrate just a few of the artists who help put the soulful genre on the mainstream map. By Erika Marie March 20, 2025 2.9K Views
Original Content HNHH's Women's History Month Playlist: Hip Hop And R&B Queens All hail the queens! We're celebrating Women's History Month by paying respect to the ladies who keep our playlists lit. By Erika Marie March 19, 2025 1037 Views
Original Content LARRENWONG’s Next Play: "4th & Long" EP, NFL Roots, And Reviving Old School R&B *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* Former professional football star LARRENWONG is making his mark in R&B, delivering classic vibes with a modern twist. The Bay Area native chatted with us about "4th & Long," his musical background, and bringing back old school values in his music. By Erika Marie March 07, 2025 720 Views