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Original Content Skinny Suge: The Vulnerability Of Freddie Gibbs From "Freddie Gordy" to "Skinny Suge," Freddie Gibbs' most compelling work is rooted in emotional vulnerability. By Aron A. July 16, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Aftermath: Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, & The Game Aftermath 1996-2005. By Danny Schwartz May 25, 2017
Original Content Top 15 "Apache" Samples: The Evolution Of One Of Hip Hop's Most Well Known Instrumentals HNHH counts down some of the best tracks derived from the classic "Apache" sample. We give you a glimpse into the original song's history and how the instrumental has progressed throughout Hip Hop's timeline. By Brian Josephs February 21, 2014
Original Content Eminem's "Relapse" Turns 10: Examining His Most Underrated Album How many people you know can name every serial killer who ever existed in a row? By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2019
Sneakers Mamba Day: Top-8 Nike Kobe 1 Protro Colorways Recapping some of the greatest Kobe 1 Protro colorways to date in celebration of #MambaDay. By Kyle Rooney April 13, 2018
Original Content 5 Songs That Propelled 21 Savage To Rap Stardom Unsure how 21 Savage became one of the hottest in the game? These 5 tracks tell the story. By Angus Walker November 17, 2016
Reviews Review: Drake's "VIEWS" Though there are a few more cringeworthy lyrics and a bit less cohesion than usual for Drake, "VIEWS" is still an album that only he could make. By Patrick Lyons May 04, 2016
Original Content 10 Rappers With Their Own Weed Strains These 10 rappers are advancing hip hop's weed culture. By Seymoure April 20, 2017
Original Content Killer Mike's Business Ventures Outside Of Music Killer Mike has expanded his repertoire into business ventures outside of music. By Wyatt Westlake May 21, 2023
Original Content Mixtapes: A Brief History Of Hip-Hop's Ever Evolving Tool From DJ Clue's casette tapes to major label involvement, we trace the history of the iconic hip-hop mixtape. By Michael Kawaida February 25, 2020
Original Content Each Brockhampton Member’s Best Verse Every Brockhampton member brings something special. By Vince Rick August 12, 2018