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Original Content Rebirth Pt. 1: The Evolution Of A Rap Group Many rappers came to prominence first as part of a group ( i.e. EPMD, Public Enemy, N.W.A., Wu-Tang Clan, and the list goes on). As time progressed, the concept (or rather unity) of the group would take a backseat to the individual. Whether it be the fans picking out whichever member they prefer, or whether there is that one particular member standing out amongst the rest (i.e. Andre 3000), the seeds were planted for one individual to embark on their own into the hip-hop wilderness. In light of this, has the nail been placed in the coffin, or is there still a bit of life left in the group concept? By Chris Richburg May 20, 2014
Original Content Hottest Verses Of 2013 HNHH presents a breakdown of ten of the biggest verses of 2013. Please take the time to read this introduction before firing shots. By hnhh December 22, 2013
Original Content 15 Spooky Rap Videos Get in the spirit of Halloween with our list of 15 of the most spooky rap videos ever. By Perry Simpson October 29, 2013
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: September 1 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah September 01, 2013
Original Content A Conversation With Freddie Gibbs: Rap's "Silent Killer" On Embracing Melody & Honoring Gucci Mane Freddie Gibbs isn't even at his peak yet: "that's the scary part." By Trevor Smith November 27, 2015
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (September 18) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden September 18, 2015
Sneakers From Jumpman To Adidas: Ten Sneakers That Defined The Decade These ten sneakers changed the culture forever. By Alexander Cole December 29, 2019
Reviews Tierra Whack's "Whack Factory" Showcases Her Artistry In All Its Bizarre Glory Despite a literal slip-up, Tierra Whack entertained the masses at RBMF. By Alex Zidel December 01, 2019
Original Content R. Kelly: A History Of Charges, Lawsuits, & Scandals Check out this list of sexual accusations and scandals involving R. Kelly. By Oliver W. Colbert July 19, 2017
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: July 13 A weekly look at the performance of r'n'b and hip-hop albums on the Billboard 200. By Chris Tart July 13, 2016
Original Content Underrated Audio: October 23- 29 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah October 30, 2012
Original Content The LOX Endure: A Conversation With One Of Rap's Legendary Groups The LOX are enjoying their legendary run as one of the greatest rap groups of all time, and we spoke to Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch about their journey through the rap game, Ruff Ryders reminiscing, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020