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Original Content #TBT: Early ScHoolboy Q 10 great tracks from ScHoolboy Q's career up until 2011. By Danny Schwartz July 14, 2016
Original Content 10 Photos Of Rappers With Their Pets Happy #NationalPetDay! Enjoy these photos of Cee Lo with his cockatoo Lady, 50 Cent with his dog Oprah, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 11, 2016
Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "The Blueprint" We re-visit Jay Z's classic album, The Blueprint, on the day it was released 14 years ago. By Chris Tart September 11, 2015
Original Content Top 5 French Montana x Chinx Collabs A round-up of Chinx & French Montana's best collaborations. By Angus Walker May 19, 2015
Profiles Meet Jon Bellion, The Co-Writer Of Eminem's "The Monster" HotNewHipHop talks with singer/songwriter Jon Bellion about getting writing credits on Eminem's single with Rihanna "The Monster," as well as the plans he has for his own music. By Rose Lilah November 04, 2013
Original Content 10 Sophomore Albums Compared To Debuts How did some of hip-hop’s biggest artists do on their second try? We compare sophomore albums to debut albums in this list. By Nick Sella September 24, 2014
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
Streetwear All The Cool Gear From Adidas x National Geographic Adidas and National Geographic have partnered up to create a fantastic collection of outdoor gear. Get the details about the sneakers, pants, and tops. By Faith Katunga March 18, 2023
Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
TV "Power" Season 6 Premiere Recap: Ghost Vs. Tommy Showdown The war begins. By Karlton Jahmal August 26, 2019
Original Content 5 Things We Learned From G-Eazy's "When It's Dark Out" Listening Party Here are the features, producers, and first impressions from G-Eazy's sophomore album "When It's Dark Out." By Danny Schwartz October 29, 2015
Reviews YG's "Stay Dangeous" Review "Stay Dangerous" doesn't quite approach the near-perfection of YG's first two albums, but his looseness and maturation make for an essential listen. By Patrick Lyons August 08, 2018