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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 Coi Leray's Best Collaborations Coi Leray is setting the rap game on fire, and here's a look at some of her best collabs thus far. By Ruby Adele April 14, 2023
Sneakers From "So Far Gone" To "ICEMAN": Drake's Album Eras Through Sneakers From the Bred 1s of his Young Money days to the icy Alaska VAA Jordan 1 of the ICEMAN era, here's Drake's career told through sneakers. By Ben Atkinson September 16, 2026
Original Content Dr. Dre's Cultural Influence Beyond Music Dr. Dre's multi-million-dollar successes outside of the world of music have influenced a generation of hip-hop artists. By Caleb Hardy May 23, 2023
Original Content Hip-Hop Olympics Week 6: Chicago The Homecoming Is Chicago the most impactful intersection in hip-hop history? Draft your own team in our new Bracket Competition! By Devin Ch June 15, 2018
Original Content #TBT: Public Enemy Revisit 10 classic Public Enemy songs from 1987 to 1991. By Danny Schwartz August 17, 2017
Original Content TIDAL Wave Playlist: Staff Rides For 21 Savage, Gunna, EarthGang & More The HNHH curated TIDAL WAVE playlist has returned with a new batch of bangers. By Mitch Findlay February 06, 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 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
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 27) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 27, 2017
Original Content Boslen Is Aiming For The Stars: On New Project "GONZO," Vancouver's Rap Scene & More Vancouver artist Boslen details the creative process behind "GONZO," and explains why Canadian artists shouldn’t feel complacent right now. By Aron A. July 09, 2022
Original Content HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Eminem, Conway The Machine, & More The latest update of our Staff Picks playlist features new music from Eminem, Conway The Machine, EARTHGANG, Rico Nasty, Sheff G, and many more, including some holiday favorites. By Alex Zidel December 21, 2020