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Original Content TikTok's Rising R&B Artists You Need To Listen To Immediately TikTok is helping a new generation of artists become stars in their own rights, and the R&B scene is heating up. From Neo-Soul to Funk, affirmations to breakup anthems, TikTok is helping these artist shine as they find their viral moments and you need to tune in: Alex Vaughn, Ballad, Dachelle, Mayyadda, Felix Ames, Ïnnü, Dreamer Isioma, T H R O N E, and Kabwasa. By Erika Marie April 11, 2022
Original Content Quiz: Which J. Cole Album Are You? J. Cole has an album for every occasion, but which one represents you? By Mitch Findlay July 03, 2019
Original Content Fat Trel Explains The Meaning Of "Gleesh", Talks Artwork Controversy Fat Trel tals to HNHH in an exclusive interview, speaking on his "Gleesh" mixtape, the infamous cover art, and the future of his Slutty Boyz crew. By Trevor Smith May 02, 2014
Reviews Young Thug "So Much Fun" Review It's about time. By Rose Lilah August 21, 2019
Original Content J. Cole & Lil Pump Interview: Key Takeaways A breakdown of the most unexpected interview of the year. By Karlton Jahmal May 27, 2018
Original Content Notorious B.I.G.'s Five Most Underrated Tracks Five great Notorious B.I.G. tracks that aren't on "Ready To Die" or "Life After Death." By Patrick Lyons March 09, 2017
Original Content 15 Essential Reads for Hip-Hop Fans Add these books to your summer reading list. By KC Orcutt May 22, 2017
Original Content Top 35 Best Drake Songs A list of Drake's 35 best songs, ever. By Rose Lilah January 26, 2018
Original Content #TBT: Proof Revisit 10 of the best Proof moments. By Danny Schwartz May 19, 2016
Sports Kendrick Lamar, His Banned Dancer, & The Wildest Lifetime Bans In Sports It didn't air during K.Dot's performance, but we're looking at the controversial moment and others who have been permanently booted from sports games. By Erika Marie February 11, 2025
Relationships Blac Chyna's Baes: A Complete History Blac Chyna and the men she's been linked to, since breaking out into the spotlight by way of a Drake co-sign. By E Gadsby December 17, 2018
Society Rep Your Set: The Bloods & Crips' Impact On Hip-Hop In the midst of a resurgence in the mainstream, Bloods and Crips-affiliated MC's have left a unique imprint on the hip-hop landscape. By Robert Blair February 25, 2019