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Original Content HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: J.I.D., Pooh Shiesty, Cardi B, & More Our brand new Staff Picks playlist features new music from J.I.D., Cardi B, Pooh Shiesty, Freddie Gibbs, Dusty Locane, Curren$y, and more. By Alex Zidel February 08, 2021
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 27) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 27, 2017
Original Content Does New York City Need A King? New York's throne has long been occupied, but is it time for the monarchy to end? By Mitch Findlay March 06, 2018
Original Content #TBT: Nas' Portrait Albums We're throwing it back this Thursday to Nasir Jones' first four albums, aka the 'portrait albums.' By Chris Tart November 13, 2014
Reviews Review: King Los' "Zero Gravity II" King Los definitely holds his own on "Zero Gravity II," offering up some dope rhymes that shows he's matured as an artist, but still has room to grow into an even better rapper. By Vanessa Oswald March 28, 2014
Original Content 12 Most Positive Moments From Chance The Rapper & Lil B's "Free Based" Mixtape Chance The Rapper and Lil B are full of positive and uplifting vibes on their free mixtape. By Chris Tart August 07, 2015
Original Content 5 Things You Should Know About TIDAL Jay-Z's "game-changing" music streaming service leaves a lot to be desired, but here are 5 things you should know before the internet moves on. By Wil Dee April 01, 2015
Original Content 5 Reasons "Dark Sky Paradise" Will Be Big Sean's Best Album Yet Big Sean seems poised to break into the upper echelon of rap with "Dark Sky Paradise". By Patrick Lyons February 11, 2015
Original Content Read Up: 10 Good Rapper Biographies If you're in need of some good reading over the holidays, we've got you covered, with 10 rapper biographies to keep you occupied. By Vanessa Oswald November 28, 2014
Reviews Review: Royce da 5’9" and DJ Premier’s "PRhyme" Royce da 5'9" and DJ Premier come together for "PRhyme," a collaboration that hip-hop should be grateful for. By Dallas Darden December 13, 2014
Original Content The Vince Staples Theory We take a look at the mindset of Vince Staples. By Chris Tart November 03, 2015
Original Content 5 Beats 1 Radio Shows For Hip-Hop Fans Did the big names make the cut, or did some unexpected names conquer hip-hop in the first few weeks of Beats 1? By Nicholas DG July 14, 2015