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Original Content TIDAL Wave Playlist: Staff Picks Including J. Cole, Future, Boogie & More HNHH staff picks some of our favorite recent releases for our new TIDAL exclusive playlist: TIDAL Wave. By Aron A. January 30, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Reviews Doechii "She / Her / Black B*tch" Review Doechii delivered her major label debut, and because it only sits at 5 tracks, fans were left wanting more from Florida's next in line. By Erika Marie August 15, 2022
Original Content How Did Aaliyah Die? The Tragic Death of the R&B Icon Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck. By Megan Molseed April 26, 2023
Original Content Chris Brown’s $500M Lawsuit Lashes Out At "A History Of Violence": A Closer Look The superstar singer is taking Warner Bros. to court over their ID docuseries where they alleged he is a "serial abuser." By Erika Marie January 24, 2025
Reviews Review: The Underachievers' "The Lords Of Flatbush" The Underachievers deliver a new project which may be different in sound to their well-received first release, "Indigoism," but it is nonetheless a strong effort. By Nikita Rathod September 05, 2013
Pop Culture Blac Chyna AKA Angela White: Reborn or Rebranding? Angela White has had quite the press run about her "healing journey," and we're looking at some highlgihts. By Catherine Perry April 11, 2023
Original Content Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj Loyalty turned public when the fallout between Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj exposed the tension behind one of Hip Hop’s most visible friendships. By Erika Marie November 03, 2025
Sports Lakers Vs. Nets Is Shaping Up To Be The Next Great NBA Rivalry The Lakers and Nets are what the NBA needs right now. By Alexander Cole February 20, 2021
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan 14 Colorway From Worst To Best We ranked every Air Jordan 14 colorway ever released, from least impressive to all-time classic, see where your favorite pair landed. By Ben Atkinson August 12, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The 10 Most Underrated Air Jordan 1 Colorways Ever Discover the 10 most underrated Air Jordan 1 High colorways that we believe deserve a little bit more recognition. By Ben Atkinson February 01, 2026
Reviews Review: Pusha T's "My Name Is My Name" After a series of delays and push backs, Pusha T finally releases his long-awaited album "My Name Is My Name" to mark the start of his reign as a solo kingpin rapper. By Iva Anthony October 08, 2013