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Original Content Freestyle Matchups: WILD 'N OUT Edition Cast your votes in the Freestyle Matchups: WILD 'N OUT Edition! By Trevor Smith July 08, 2013
Original Content Lyrics Of The Week: May 17-23 HNHH's Lyrics of the Week breaks down the most noteworthy bars of the past seven days into ten categories that will rotate according to the type of content that drops. By hnhh May 26, 2013
Original Content On The Come-Up: Jetpack Jones HNHH's On The Come-Up profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category. By hnhh May 05, 2013
Original Content HNHH Exclusive: Hot 97 Christmas Extravaganza at Webster Hall with Nicki Minaj Last night, Nicki Minaj graced all of her adoring fans at Webster Hall for her Christmas Extravaganza. The event was hosted by the New York Hip-Hop and R & B station Hot 97. It was packed out as fans from all over the five boroughs headed downtown in Manhattan to get their glimpse of the Young Money Princess in all her glory. Although previously at odds over the Summer Jam fiasco, it was a nice reunion for the two parties. By Jason Pollak December 27, 2012
Original Content NBA's 10 Best Rappers A look at 10 NBA players who have shown talent off the court and on the mic. By Rose Lilah November 13, 2012
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: November 11th Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2012
Original Content Knockout: Hip Hop's Love of Boxing Whether referencing boxing in their lyrics, or literally contemplating stepping into the ring (50 Cent, Cassidy, Drake vs Chris Brown?), lyrical ferocity and physical ferocity seem to be highly compatible. Here's a look at over a dozen rap songs, highlighting Hip Hop's love of boxing. By Nairi November 15, 2012
Original Content Underrated Audio: September 18-24 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah September 25, 2012
Original Content 25 Hottest Singles Of The Summer HNHH features 25 of the hottest singles from this past summer, on its official last day. By Rose Lilah September 21, 2012
Original Content Underrated Audio: July 30- August 6 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah August 08, 2012
Original Content Underrated Audio: May 28-June 3 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah June 05, 2012
Original Content Chronic Love: The Ongoing Affair Between Kush & Rap 'Going Green' is nothing new. From New Orleans to Half Baked, HNHH takes a look at why Hip Hop still loves that girl called Mary Jane. By Jon Godfrey May 15, 2012