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Reviews Review: J. Cole's "Born Sinner" J. Cole's second offering picks up where "Cole World" missed the mark and reintroduces Cole to the Hip Hop world. By Eliezer Santiago June 20, 2013
Original Content Underrated Audio: March 12-18 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah March 19, 2013
Original Content Win Free Tickets to HOT 97's Summer Jam XX HNHH is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to HOT 97's Summer Jam XX. Make sure to enter the contest for your chance to attend this year's biggest Hip Hop event! By hnhh May 13, 2013
Reviews Review: Lloyd Banks' "V6" Lloyd Banks' recent release "V6" is a solid effort, with a fresh sound from the raspy rapper, some notable features and strong production. By Rose Lilah July 31, 2012
Original Content Tina Turner's Most Iconic Hits From the soul-stirring anthem "Proud Mary" to the electrifying power of "What's Love Got to Do with It," Tina Turner's biggest hits redefine music history, leaving an indelible mark on generations. By Victor Omega May 25, 2023
Original Content Who Is West Coast Hip-Hop Icon MC Eiht? From his numerous classic albums to a public beef with DJ Quik, we're reflecting on the iconic career of Compton's own, MC Eiht. By Caleb Hardy May 28, 2023
Original Content Usher Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Usher's empire strikes a harmonious chord, amassing a staggering net worth, solidifying his reign as a true music industry powerhouse. By Jake Skudder February 20, 2024
Original Content Ciara's Best Hits From The 2000s Ciara has been a dominating force in R&B and Hip Hop, and we're taking a look at her best jams from the 2000s that defined an era. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023
Sneakers Ranking The 7 Best "Gamma Blue" Air Jordans Ever Dropped We ranked the 7 best Gamma Blue Air Jordans ever released, from the iconic retros to the underrated releases. By Ben Atkinson November 13, 2025
Pop Culture Artists Impacted By Wild L.A. Fires: Madlib, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, Kid Cudi & More Over 200,000 people were evacuated from their homes during the devastating L.A. fires, including several artists we know & love. By Erika Marie January 20, 2025
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan From 1 To 14 We ranked every Air Jordan from 1 to 14 based on legacy, design, and cultural impact, ending with the most iconic pair of all. By Ben Atkinson July 11, 2025
Sneakers Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Has The Better Sneaker Collabs? Drake and Kendrick Lamar both left their mark on sneaker culture, but who really had the better collabs? We break down their top releases. By Ben Atkinson October 30, 2025