New Video Alert: Welcome to Negrotown (Key & Peele)
By HHE Staff · May 7, 2015
Comic geniuses Key & Peele perfectly skewer racism and race relations in their latest skit that’s all about a simple, slap-happy place called Negrotown. “What, like, Atlanta?” No, Key, not Atlanta — somewhere better where these kinds of things happen, according to our tour guide Wally: “In Negrotown, you can walk the street without getting […]
Read the storyBeatles Who? Scientists Find Hip Hop As The Most Influential Genre Since 1960
By JG @torhhpodcast · May 7, 2015

Considered the greatest band ever and ushering in the great British invasion in 1964, The Beatles impact on music is unrivaled…not so fast. A study by Royal Society Open Science finds that hip hop has had a far greater impact on the charts. There were three periods that the study found revolutionized music the most; […]
Read the storyNot Another Loss? Manny Pacquiao Fighting a $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit
By JG @torhhpodcast · May 7, 2015

Stephane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran not only were disappointed by the ‘fight of the century’ this past Saturday but want to get paid from it too. Manny Pacquiao has blamed a shoulder injury as to why he lost the fight, as he could not use his right hand properly according to him. Well Vanel and […]
Read the story(New Music Alert) Nikko Lafre ft. Johnny Rain “TTINM” (Troubled Soul: Blame The City)
By Nancy Byron · May 6, 2015

The sensitive new offering lives on Nikko Lafré’s forthcoming EP titled, ‘Troubled Soul: Blame The City’, which will be released independently through Nikko’s newly launched imprint label the GOLDROSE COLLECTIVE. The record is sure to bring awareness where it’s due as Nikko’ touches on current race relations in the United States from the view of […]
Read the story(New Video Alert) Chicago’s YP Delivers Visual For “Rearrange It” From Upcoming EP
By Nancy Byron · May 6, 2015

YP is back and class is in session!!!! In “Rearrange It” the Chicago emcee flips from teacher to student over an Xtreme beat as he takes stock of the game and how he fits into the bigger picture. As much light as Chicago has shining on it right now musically, YP realizes that he just doesn’t quite fit the mold that the current Chi-town scene has carved out despite the fact that their […]
Read the storyHip Hop Beef: Young Thug Gunning for The Game…He Responds Back (NSFW)
By HHE Staff · May 6, 2015
Within the last hour, rap stars Young Thug released a video that appeared on Young Thug’s Instagram page where he berates The Game. His rant is pretty interesting for a number of reasons. Young Thug stated in the video that he doesn’t want to fight him because the Game use to be a male stripper […]
Read the storyRecap for the Reveal Screening of the Movie “Sister Code” Starring Amber Rose
By James Wagner · May 6, 2015

Sister Code is a hot new drama starring Eva Marcille, Drew Sidora, and the controversy ripe star Amber Rose. There was an exclusive private screening held in downtown Atlanta for select viewers to get a sneak peak at the the movie before it hits theaters on May 8. Marcille, Sidora, and Rose co-star in the […]
Read the storyPuffy Does it Again! Forbes’ 2015 Wealthiest Hip Hop Artist List is Here!
By JG @torhhpodcast · May 6, 2015

It is always said that you can become rich overnight, while wealth is acquired and the Forbes list of 2015 proves that. The 2015 Forbes five wealthiest hip hop artist list was revealed and includes the same five from last year. Diddy wins again as he was named number one for the second year in […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Polow Da Don And Siobhan Bell Say “Pay Me”
By James Wagner · May 6, 2015

Legendary producer and hit maker, Polow Da Don, has teamed up with the London born DJ and producer Siobhan Bell to deliver “Pay Me,” a record that supports women being in control of their freedom of expression and their sexuality. Polow Da Don has been a staple in music for over 15 years. His music […]
Read the storyRap Group Migos’ Catch Another Charge While in Jail
By JG @torhhpodcast · May 6, 2015

It is not getting any better for The Migos’ legal troubles. Member Offset, who are already being held without bond, are now being charged with battery and causing a riot in a penal institution. The fight occurred on Saturday and the other inmate involved reportedly had “visible injury to the right side of his head”. […]
Read the storyKarrueche Tran Gets Cast In “Vanity”
By Tahitia Allante · May 5, 2015

Karrueche Tran has received a lot of attention since her split with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Tran was recently cast by Maybelline and StyleHaul to star in their first scripted series called “Vanity.” Karrueche Tran joined the cast last year…taking over the role of Vivian Johnson, who mysteriously returns to her hometown. Tran beat out 100 […]
Read the storyNew Video Alert: The Message 2015 – Grandmaster’s Furious 5 Feat. Melle Mel & Scorpio
By HHE Staff · May 5, 2015

Born in ’61 in New York with a Cherokee mom and Black dad, Melle Mel was an originator -the first to call himself an MC – Master of Ceremonies. He is also credited with inventing the term Hip Hop, by teasing a friend who had just joined the US army by scat singing “hip/hop/hip/hop” mimicking the […]
Read the storyNew Video Alert: Future- ‘Peacoat’
By JG @torhhpodcast · May 5, 2015

Future continues staying busy by either dropping mixtapes, announcing tours or releasing music videos. The Atlanta rapper has done the latter with one of his biggest songs, ‘Peacoat’ coming off the Beast mixtape. Should be noted that Future does not wear a pea coat once in the video but that is okay, what we do […]
Read the storyWatch Live: US Attorney General Loretta Lynch Press Conference in Baltimore #FreddyGray
By HHE Staff · May 5, 2015

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Read the storyNew Fashion Alert: Nike Sportswear Summer Tech 2015 Collection
By Tahitia Allante · May 4, 2015

Sportswear brand Nike recently released their look book for their new Tech Hyperfuse summer 2015 collection. The collection consists on the Tech Hyperfuse Windrunner, which is available for men and women, the tech vest that are intended to protect the upper body from outside elements. Rocking a sleek and stylish combo that bring fashion, technology, […]
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