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Original Content Michael Diamond/Mike D Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legendary Rapper Explore Mike D's net worth in 2024, from Beastie Boys success to business ventures and philanthropy. Discover his journey. By Jake Skudder February 02, 2024
Original Content Rise & Grind: Unfoonk On Making "Real" With Young Thug & New Album Unfoonk speaks on being part of a famous music family with Young Thug, their "Slime Language 2" collaboration "Real," his upcoming new music, and more. By Alex Zidel May 24, 2021
Original Content Aaliyah, Timbaland & Missy Elliott's Inimitable Chemistry Impacted A Generation On what would be Aaliyah's 41st birthday, we look at how she impacted R&B through the 1990s and beyond. By Michael Kawaida January 16, 2020
Original Content Drakeo The Ruler Always Counted His Blessings: Our Final Interview With The West Coast Staple In one of the rapper's last interviews before his death, Drakeo the Ruler expressed his gratitude for being able to pursue a rap career, and was equally awestruck that he had managed to obtain such a position of power and influence within the west coast specifically. We conducted this interview with Drakeo for our "12 Days of Christmas" series on December 12, 2021, during Rolling Loud, California. By Angela Savage December 22, 2021
Original Content Hands Up: Street Anthems 4 Justice In the wake of the Mike Brown tragedy and so many other instances of police brutality, the hip-hop community has been rallying together to make uplifting street anthems and movements. By Mike Philson October 01, 2014
Original Content SoundCloud Staff Picks (June 16) Staff picks this week: Young Thug, Kembe X, A$AP Ferg, Denzel Curry, & more. By Danny Schwartz June 16, 2017
Original Content Belly Recorded “Double Up” Verse As A Birthday Gift To Nipsey Hussle EXCLUSIVE: Belly reflects on losing Nipsey Hussle and how his verse on "Double Up" landed on "Victory Lap." By Aron A. May 24, 2023
Original Content Talking To Ty Dolla $ign & Buddah Shampoo On "Ratchet In My Benz" Giving you the direct perspective from Ty Dolla $ign and his producer Buddah Shampoo, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah July 11, 2013
Original Content Queen Latifah Songs: Rap Icon's Best Hits All Hail the Queen! By Demi Phillips May 30, 2023
Original Content Lupe Fiasco Reveals Features For "Tetsuo & Youth," Praises Joey Bada$$ Lupe Fiasco speaks on the artists featured on his upcoming "Tetsuo & Youth" album, as well as his respect for Joey Bada$$' backpack rap. By Trevor Smith December 18, 2013
Sports LeBron James & The Lakers: Why They Have To Win Now LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly approaching the end of their championship window. By Alexander Cole August 08, 2020
Original Content Lil Wayne’s History Of Not Knowing: From Black Lives Matter To “Not Like Us” By Erika Marie April 25, 2025