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Original Content 5 Must-Hear R&B Albums From 2023 So Far Janelle Monae introduced us to "The Age of Pleasure," while Kali Uchis flew us to her "Red Moon In Venus" in the first half of the year. By Hayley Hynes July 12, 2023
Original Content Erica Banks Explains Why She Always Keeps A Bottle Of Hennessy In Her Bag Erica Banks always keeps a bottle of Hennessy with her, explaining why on the latest episode of "In My Bag." By Alex Zidel June 10, 2021
Original Content Yung Joc Talks Pandemic Wedding Planning, Viral RideShare Moment, & New Rick Ross Collab Rap veteran Yung Joc is a man on a mission. He recently sat down with us to talk about leaving "Love & Hip Hop" drama in the past, the importance of celebrities being involved in their communities, and what we can expect from his forthcoming collaborartion with Rick Ross. By Erika Marie March 02, 2021
Original Content 5 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight five relatively new artists following a new round of music submissions. Get familiar with Mike Shabb, Shanuka, Bairi, Eldric Laron and Tyler Loyal. Paraíso By Rose Lilah February 27, 2022
Sports Anthony Davis Is LeBron James' Greatest Teammate LeBron James has never played with someone as good Anthony Davis. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2020
Original Content 10 Times Trash Talk Backfired In MMA In the wake of Jorge Masvidal silencing Ben Askren with a flying knee, we look at the instances in which personal insults proved to be a fighter's undoing. By Robert Blair July 12, 2019
Reviews Smino "Luv 4 Rent" Review "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date. By Robert Blair November 05, 2022
Original Content Hip-Hop Needs More Unifying Moments In the wake of Nicki vs Cardi B and MGK vs Eminem, it's important that hip-hop aspires for more than beef. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery September 17, 2018
Original Content Remembering Aaliyah: 20 Great Tracks From The Late Singer HNHH remembers Aaliyah on what would have been her 35th birthday today. By Nikita Rathod January 16, 2014
Relationships Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson Relationship Timeline The lovey-dovey antics of Megan Thee Stallion & her NBA beau Klay Thompson have fans cheering on the adorable famous couple. By Erika Marie November 18, 2025
Original Content KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz's "Get Your Money" Was Meant For "Bad Meets Evil 2" A happy accidentally ultimately led a "Bad Meets Evil 2" beat to fall into the willing hands of Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Brandon Thomas HNHH's new series "Behind The Beat" profiles unique producers that are looking to change the soundscape. By Angus Walker March 02, 2015