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Original Content How Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Changed Rap It's been decades since Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" released, & the album remains one of the most influential hip-hop records. By Caleb Hardy April 14, 2023
Original Content How Mathew Knowles Shaped Destiny's Child Into Superstars Explore how Mathew Knowles' vision and management shaped Destiny's Child into global superstars, their legacy, disbanding, and reunion rumors. By HNHH Staff May 10, 2023
Sneakers Best Sneakers Celebrating Black History Month Numerous sneaker brands have a rich history of celebrating Black History Month. By Alexander Cole February 22, 2023
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: RIP Pop Smoke This week's edition of the staff-curated TIDAL Wave playlist is dedicated to Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed today. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2020
Original Content HNHH's New Playlist Keeps You Updated On The Hottest R&B Of The Moment Follow "R&B SEASON" on Spotify! By Noah C December 07, 2019
Original Content Who Is Slick Rick? Get To Know Hip Hop's Greatest Storyteller Learn about Slick Rick, Hip Hop's master raconteur! Read about his career, marvel at his cultural sway, & celebrate his legacy. By Erika Marie May 27, 2023
Original Content Quiz: Who Tweeted This 2.0 Test your social media knowledge with our latest quiz. By Alex Zidel July 28, 2019
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Marlo Smith Marlo Smith is the second artist to be featured as part of HNHH's "Heat Seekers" contest with TuneCore. By Alexander Cole April 15, 2020
Original Content Roberta Flack Samples: A Lasting Legacy In Hip Hop This week, music took a significant hit with the loss of our legend, Ms. Roberta Flack. We're honoring her legacy by revisiting how her music influenced Hip Hop. Rest in Power to an icon. By Erika Marie February 27, 2025
Pop Culture Artists Impacted By Wild L.A. Fires: Madlib, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, Kid Cudi & More Over 200,000 people were evacuated from their homes during the devastating L.A. fires, including several artists we know & love. By Erika Marie January 20, 2025
Original Content HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Juice WRLD, DaBaby, Playboi Carti, Flo Milli, & More The latest update of our Staff Picks playlist features new music from Juice WRLD & Young Thug, DaBaby, Playboi Carti, Flo Milli, Saweetie, Fredo Bang, and many more. By Alex Zidel January 18, 2021
Original Content Are The Fugees To Blame For Their Complicated Legacy? The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026