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Original Content Nappy Roots Reflect On "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" 20-Year Anniversary Nappy Roots' major label debut, "Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz" turns 20 years old today, and in celebration of the album's anniversary, HNHH landed an exclusive interview with Nappy Roots members Skinny Deville and Fish Scales. By Joshua Robinson February 26, 2022
Original Content Dave Blunts: The Rapper Who Has Become Hip-Hop's Most Desperate Edgelord Dave Blunts started his career as a meme in the underground. Now, he is a household name known for writing some of Kanye West's most offensive songs. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2025
Original Content Tay Keith's Signature Sound Lives On Through These 10 Songs Following Tay Keith's passing, we look back at 10 songs that helped establish him as one of Hip Hop's most influential producers. By Erika Marie June 23, 2026
Sports Are Shannon Sharpe & Stephen A. Smith Living Up To Expectations? Viewership is skyrocketing but is Sharpe enough to keep Smith at ESPN? By Ben Mock February 15, 2024
Sports Trae Young Vs. Luka Doncic: A Tale Of Two Sophomores Both Trae Young and Luka Doncic are setting a new standard for second-year players, stockpiling gaudy numbers and milestones from week to week. By Michael Kawaida March 15, 2020
Original Content The Unsung Heroes Of Hip Hop: The Architects Behind The Culture We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting Hip Hop's Unsung Heroes who helped shape the culture without always receiving credit by mainstream audiences. By HNHH Staff February 13, 2025
Original Content The Pivot Gang Interview: Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Squeak, & Dam Dam Pivot Gang talks "Friends," their late comrade John Walt, life on tour, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 17, 2017
Sports 4/20: Biggest Marijuana Advocates In The Sports World Current & former athletes who are spreading the benefits of marijuana. By Kyle Rooney April 20, 2018
Original Content Don't Panic, Play Your Favorite Song Be mindful of your thoughts and play some of your favorite music to help reduce your stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. By Rose Lilah March 13, 2020
Original Content 10 Upcoming Netflix Original Movies To Watch Why go to the theaters when Netflix keeps bringing the heat? By Michael Kaminsky May 01, 2019
Original Content "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker" Trailer Breakdown & Theories After the emergence of the first trailer for "Star Wars Episode IX," we've compiled all of the most important revelations and theories about what it could all mean for the galaxy far, far away. By Robert Blair April 17, 2019
Original Content #TBT: Ol' Dirty Bastard Celebrating the genius of ODB. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2017