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Sports The NBA Boycott Is A Reminder That Athletes Are Human First The latest protest action taken by NBA players and athletes throughout the world wasn't a matter of "if," but "when." By Alexander Cole August 29, 2020
Original Content Remix Fix: MJ Cole Remixes "Illuminate" By Tourist London bloke MJ Cole made a version of fellow London bloke Tourist's jam, and it's bloody brilliant. By Kayla Lee December 09, 2014
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists. By Erika Marie June 15, 2026
Original Content Killer Mike's Business Ventures Outside Of Music Killer Mike has expanded his repertoire into business ventures outside of music. By Wyatt Westlake May 21, 2023
Original Content Rise & Grind: Chiiild's Music Is Steeped In Nostalgia & R&B Montreal artist Chiiild is making waves in the r'n'b scene with a fusion of sounds. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2021
Original Content Black Excellence In Hip Hop History: Mics, Movements, & Milestones We're closing out Black History Month 2025 looking back on cultural milestones that broke barriers, redefined culture, & proved Hip Hop's dominance. By Erika Marie February 28, 2025
Original Content How Jhené Aiko Became One Of R&B's Favorite Songbirds Explore Jhené Aiko's journey to stardom, her R&B career milestones, and life with Big Sean, as she captivates fans and redefines the genre. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Streetwear Cee-Lo, Kanye, & Rappers Who Faced Backlash For Confederate Fashion Cee-Lo recently faced pushback for wearing a Confederate flag hoodie, but he hasn't been the only emcee to feel the Southern pride heat. By Erika Marie January 07, 2025
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: 30 Best Kid Cudi Tracks Kid Cudi celebrates his 29th birthday today and in honour of the Cleveland native, HNHH has listed his 30 best tracks. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 30, 2013
Original Content Michael Jackson Albums: King Of Pop's Best The King of Pop is still regarded as the best act in music. We'll never see another Michael Jackson. Let's take a look at his best solo albums. By Brandon Simmons April 21, 2023
Original Content Digital Cover Story: T.I. T.I. graces our brand new digital cover. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2019
Sneakers The 8 Rarest Air Jordan 4 Releases You’ll Probably Never Own From the Undefeated 4s to Eminem’s ultra-limited pairs, these are the 8 rarest Air Jordan 4 releases you’ll probably never own. By Ben Atkinson September 21, 2025