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Original Content 5 Classic Aaliyah x Timbaland Collaborations Revisit some of Aaliyah's most influential songs in honor of her 38th birthday. By Trevor Smith January 16, 2017
Original Content Why Migos Rap The Way They Do A brief history lesson on how and why Migos' signature flow came to be. By Gus Fisher May 15, 2018
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Sports Shaquille O'Neal's Basketball Career Proves He's Still One Of The Greatest The basketball icon had quite a run that made him one of the most celebrated ballers in NBA history. By Muhammad Farhan April 10, 2023
Original Content Money Man: 12 Essential Songs We highlight twelve must-listen songs from the prolific rapper, Money Man. By Rose Lilah August 15, 2021
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Swish For the latest edition of Behind The Beat, 23-year-old producer DJ Swish tells us how he ended up playing a vital role in the making of YG's "Still Brazy." By Angus Walker August 12, 2016
Sports Everything We Know About Barstool Sports Founder, Dave Portnoy David Portnoy became one of the biggest voices in sports media after launching Barstool Sports in 2003 but he’s also been involved in numerous controversies since the launch of his career. By Jessica Lyons April 17, 2023
Original Content Ranking The Features On Travi$ Scott's "Rodeo" We take a look at Travi$ Scott's many "Rodeo" features, and rank them. By Chris Tart September 04, 2015
Original Content Black Excellence In Hip Hop History: Mics, Movements, & Milestones We're closing out Black History Month 2025 looking back on cultural milestones that broke barriers, redefined culture, & proved Hip Hop's dominance. By Erika Marie February 28, 2025
Original Content Game Changers: Jay-Z Edition By Eliezer Santiago July 13, 2013
Original Content 10 References To "The Wire" In Hip-Hop HNHH breaks down 10 of the best references to "The Wire" in hip-hop - not the "Top 10," necessarily - simply 10 of the best. By hnhh July 25, 2014
Reviews Kanye West's "Graduation," Ten Years On Ten years on, "Graduation" stands as Kanye's first major stylistic shift, as well as his most ill-advised. By Patrick Lyons September 11, 2017