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Original Content Classic Rotation: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter II" "Tha Carter II" is where Lil Wayne came into his own, transforming into the most dominant rapper of the mid-2000s. By Patrick Lyons December 06, 2015
Original Content Top 25 Best Hip-Hop Debut Albums Of The 21st Century (So Far) HNHH ranks the top 25 best hip-hop debut albums of the 21st century. By HNHH Staff March 18, 2020
Reviews Vince Staples' "Big Fish Theory" (Review) Vince Staples knows what he's doing with his beat selection. By Patrick Lyons June 29, 2017
Original Content 6 One-Hit Wonders From 2006 2006: a banner year for hip hop. By Danny Schwartz June 25, 2017
Reviews Lil Baby & Gunna "Drip Harder" Review Lil Baby & Gunna set the benchmark for luxury-rap with "Drip Harder." By Devin Ch October 11, 2018
Profiles 21 Savage's Photographer John Canon Is Shaping The Perception Of The Zone 6 Rapper INTERVIEW: John Canon, 21 Savage's personal photographer, tells us why he loves working with the oft-misunderstood Zone 6 upstart. In his first HNHH interview, Canon talks about seeing hip-hop on the runway at New York Fashion Week, being mentored by Cam Kirk, and why 21 wants true love just like everyone else. By Angus Walker September 22, 2017
Original Content Will Eminem's "Revival" Be His Best "Comeback" Album Yet? Does Eminem rely on "comeback" albums too much? By Narsimha Chintaluri December 11, 2017
Songs Quiz: How Well Do You Know Kanye West? How much do you really know about Kanye West? By Mike De Leon October 06, 2015
Original Content Drake's "Scorpion": Everything We Know Drake's new album "Scorpion" may be a well guarded secret, but we're not entirely in the dark. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2018
Original Content DMX Is One Of The Most Influential Rappers Of All Time After years of personal setbacks, is it time for DMX's influence to be given the esteem it deserves? By Robert Blair February 12, 2019
Original Content The 11 Greatest O.J. Simpson References In Rap History Orenthal James Simpson has received some incredible hip hop shoutouts. By Danny Schwartz June 17, 2016
Reviews Review: Tyler, The Creator's "Cherry Bomb" "Cherry Bomb"—the fourth studio album from Odd Future head honcho Tyler, the Creator—is frequently loud, occasionally soothing, and a bit frustrating. By Perry Simpson April 16, 2015