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Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content Eminem's "Deja Vu" Is The Realest Song He Ever Wrote Widely regarded as one of hip-hop's best writers of all time, "Deja Vu" stands out as the most devastating song of Eminem's career. By Mitch Findlay April 06, 2020
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
Original Content Best Drake Essentials That Solidify His GOAT Status Take a walk down memory lane and revisit Drake hits that helped place him in those GOAT hitmaker conversations. By Ferri Trust May 08, 2023
Original Content Rick Ross' Biggest Beefs That Took Over Hip-Hop From 50 Cent to Tory Lanez, Rick Ross has found himself waging war against the best of 'em throughout his illustrious career. By Aron A. May 25, 2023
Politics The MAGAfication Of Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj didn’t suddenly go MAGA. Her political turn has been years in the making. This isn’t a surprise. It’s the logical next step. By Erika Marie December 26, 2025
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Post Malone We give you the scoop on the buzzing Dallas rapper. By Angus Walker September 15, 2015
Original Content Nicki Minaj’s Public Reckoning Names SZA, But Wounds Run Deeper Nicki Minaj’s legacy is rooted, but as her feud with SZA unfolds, the focus shifts to deeper industry rifts with Roc Nation, Desiree Perez, and the cost of unresolved grief. By Erika Marie July 17, 2025
Original Content LaRussell Is In A League Of His Own: Talks Throwing Concerts In His Backyard To Nipsey Hussle’s Influence On “Proud 2 Pay” Movement Fresh off the release of his stirring 21st studio album, "I Hate When Life’s Going Great," LaRussell caught up with HNHH to discuss everything from his unique approach to independence to what the future holds for his movement in Vallejo. By Joshua Robinson November 01, 2022
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Led The Gangsta Rap Revival We reflect on ScHoolboy Q's most compelling project to date, "Habits & Contradictions," ten years later. By Aron A. January 14, 2022
Reviews Top 10 Performances From Rolling Loud NY Read our recap of Rolling Loud NYC 2021, including performances from J. Cole, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, 50 Cent, and more. By Alex Zidel November 01, 2021
Original Content Top 35 Hottest Hip-Hop Songs Of 2021 HNHH's annual year-end rankings have arrived. We kick things off by counting down the top 35 hottest hip-hop songs of 2021. By HNHH Staff December 06, 2021