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Original Content What Happened To Pill? Almost ten years after his abrupt departure from Maybach Music Group, we track the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Atlanta's Pill. By Robert Blair July 07, 2021
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 Why Nicki Minaj Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time From making a name for herself as the heiress of Young Money to dominating the music industry as the latest Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj has changed Hip-Hop forever. By Joshua Robinson March 22, 2022
Original Content How Did Aaliyah Die? The Tragic Death of the R&B Icon Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck. By Megan Molseed April 26, 2023
Sneakers How Kobe’s Black Mamba Legacy Lives On Explore how the Black Mamba legacy lives on through 7 powerful Kobe sneakers that still carry his mindset, style, and influence. By Ben Atkinson July 20, 2025
Original Content Who Is London Hill, Nicki Minaj's New Artist? Get to know the Bronx rapper who is next in line. By Laura Fuentes April 26, 2023
Original Content Rappers With Unique Hobbies A list of rappers and their unique hobbies, some creative and some a bit strange. By Vanessa Oswald June 21, 2014
Original Content 13 Rappers Featured On Reality TV Reality television has become wildly popular in the last decade. It almost seems like the majority of programming on television nowadays. Here's a list of some of the rappers who have been featured on reality shows and the drama in their lives they've let audiences in on. By Vanessa Oswald July 20, 2014
Original Content Why "Take Care" Is Drake's Best Album On the 10th anniversary of Drake's sophomore album "Take Care," we reflect on why it is among the most important albums in his discography. By Rose Lilah November 15, 2021
Original Content How Does 2Pac And Eminem's "Loyal To The Game" Hold Up? Charged with the daunting task of producing a posthumous 2Pac Album, how did Eminem ultimately fare on "Loyal To The Game?" By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2021
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Original Content Top 10 J. Cole Story-Telling Tracks We highlight instances of J. Cole's story-telling prowess in celebration of "4 Your Eyez Only." By Seymoure December 09, 2016