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Original Content When Hip-Hop's Mentees Become The Mentors We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher. By Robert Blair September 14, 2021
Original Content Why Roddy Ricch’s "The Box" Is The Perfect Song For This Era How Roddy Ricch's "The Box," and a strange noise that almost didn’t make the song may have changed his career. By Michael Kawaida February 27, 2020
Original Content 10 Essential Blueface Songs 10 of the best tunes from one of the hottest rising stars out of Los Angeles By Maxwell Cavaseno March 06, 2019
Original Content 10 Other Rappers Who've Visited The White House Kendrick Lamar's not the only rapper who's been a guest at the White House. By Patrick Lyons January 12, 2016
Original Content Top 10 Youngboy Never Broke Again Deep Cuts A collection of 10 of the more slept on gems in the discography of the most recent breakout sensation from Baton Rogue. By Maxwell Cavaseno July 01, 2018
Original Content Why Dr. Dre Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time Dr. Dre has solidified his spot at the peak of hip-hop's upper echelon. Is it time to dub him the GOAT? By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2018
Sports Kardashian Curse: 9 Basketball Players That Dated Kardashian-Jenners Which basketball players have been romantically linked to the Kardashian/Jenner family? By Mike Harris September 12, 2017
Original Content Talking To Nipsey Hussle & 9th Wonder On "Face The World" & "TM3" Giving you the direct perspective from Nipsey Hussle and his producer 9th Wonder, "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 June 12, 2013
Reviews Review: Childish Gambino's "Because The Internet" As a standalone concept album, Because The Internet is exceptional, but the accompanying script and visuals elevate it to an artistic level far beyond the music. By Dhruva Balram deleted December 10, 2013
Original Content Top 10 Funniest Rappers In honor of rap's less serious side, we mention 10 rappers who can crack us up in a mere couple lines. By hnhh February 24, 2014
Original Content Bas Unpacks His New Album, Dreamville Dynamics, Higher Callings & Much More In this new exclusive interview, the MC speaks on his brand-new album, "We Only Talk About Real S**t When We're F***ed Up," and how balance in his life is key to his growth and fulfillment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 15, 2023
Original Content Diddy Sold Us The Mogul Myth Diddy built more than a brand—he built a myth. Now, with lawsuits mounting and stories resurfacing, that empire is starting to crack. By Erika Marie December 06, 2025