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Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Original Content Dave East Reflects On "Karma 3," His Favorite Lyricists, & Signing With Nas Following the release of Dave East's "Karma 3," we caught up with the lyricist to talk about the project, his writing process, and the albums that inspired him. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2020
Original Content Xxxtentacion's Most Emotional "17" Lyrics Xxxtentacion lets the darkness in on "17." By Mitch Findlay August 29, 2017
Original Content On "HNDRXX," Future Finally Reveals His Wounds After Ciara Turmoil Future bares it all, revealing the love he still has for Ciara, as well as all the pain he's left with. By Carl Lamarre February 25, 2017
Relationships Jerrika Karlae Decided To Rap And It's Working: "U Ain't Slime Enough" Rapper Talks Music, Relationships & More INTERVIEW: Jerrika Karlae is ready for her rap-game close-up. By Rose Lilah September 24, 2018
Profiles Thouxanbanfauni Says He's Shaping The Future Of Music In "On The Come Up" Thouxanbanfauni talks his budding career, Kanye West & Tyler, The Creator's inspiration and more. By Aron A. November 28, 2018
Original Content What Is It About Playboi Carti? Examining what makes Playboi Carti's music and everything else he does, so appealing to the masses. By Samuel Allan May 29, 2019
Original Content A Short History Of Hip-Hop "Star Wars" References A brief history of the best "Star Wars" hip-hop references of all-time. By Karlton Jahmal December 18, 2017
Original Content The 7 Best Murda Beatz Beats 22-year-old Murda Beatz has worked extensively with Migos, Drake, PartyNextDoor, and many more. By Danny Schwartz July 25, 2016
Reviews Lil Wayne "Tha Carter V" Review Upon escaping Purgatory, Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" is enjoying the simple pleasures of Earth. By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2018
Politics The Message: Exploring The Importance Of A Mature Rapper Artists like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and Royce Da 5'9" have ushered hip-hop into an age of enlightenment. By Noelle Perkins April 04, 2018
Original Content Mallory Bros. Imagine A World Where Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Is Turned Into A Movie The Mallory Bros. podcast hosts, consisting of twins Terrance and Terrell, speak to HNHH for Black Future Month about their perspective on Black film and where they think it needs to go in the future. By Taiyo Coates February 24, 2022