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Original Content Crew Love: Wu-Tang Clan HNHH gives you the lowdown on one of the biggest groups in hip hop history, Wu-Tang Clan, for this week's edition of Crew Love. By Nikita Rathod June 09, 2014
Original Content Crew Love: Save Money Familiarize yourself with the Save Money crew helmed by Chance The Rapper. By hnhh June 23, 2014
Original Content DJ Mustard Vs. Mike WiLL Made It: Who Has More Hits? It's a battle between the sounds of DJ Mustard and Mike WiLL Made It, two hip-hop producers currently sitting atop the game. Let us know who you're digging the most by voting below, and check out the numbers when it comes to who makes more hit singles. By Rose Lilah April 23, 2014
Original Content Dax And The Viral Rise Of Co-Worker Music Dax is one of the most viral rappers on TikTok, and he is ushering in what is being called "Co-Worker Music" By Alexander Cole November 26, 2025
Original Content What Happened To ILoveMakonnen? It’s been years since many fans heard from iLoveMakonnen. The “Tuesday” hitmaker returns with a candid conversation, opening up about loss, viral moments, Drake, OVO, and rebuilding after the industry turned its back. By Erika Marie September 29, 2025
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
Original Content Travie McCoy On Working With Drake & Lil Wayne, Tyga Relationship & The Future Of Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy discusses his influence on the new generation, his leaked collab with The Alchemist & Lil Wayne, battling addiction, and his thoughts on Machine Gun Kelly's foray into pop-punk. By Aron A. September 21, 2021
Reviews Vince Staples "Ramona Park Broke My Heart" Review Vince Staples' new album "Ramona Park Broke My Heart" is rooted in Southern California’s past and present. By Ross Olson April 12, 2022
Original Content Big U RICO Case: The Murder Allegations Involving Rayshawn Williams The purported "Godfather of Hip Hop" Big U faces federal RICO charges tied to fraud, extortion, & the murder of 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams. By Erika Marie April 04, 2025
Original Content Rappers Who Have Been Accused Of Fraud Or Scams Hip Hop meets the courtroom. These are the cases, ranging from accusations of wire scams to theft, that have put rappers in legal crosshairs. By Erika Marie November 14, 2025
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
Original Content Why Is Machine Gun Kelly Beefing With Jack Harlow? Jack Harlow declared himself the "hardest white boy" since Eminem. MGK felt that title was unearned. Here's a look at everything to know about their beef. By Josh Megson May 09, 2023