Wyatt Westlake
Wyatt Westlake is a writer from Somerville, MA. He has been writing about hip hop, RnB, and beyond for almost a decade, joining the HNHH team in 2023. Majoring in Communication Studies, he is currently finishing his BA at Temple University. Wyatt is also a radio presenter, hosting his own shows and curating eclectic playlists since 2019. An avid concert-goer, one all-time moment for him was when Dave brought him onstage to perform “Thiago Silva” in front of a sold-out crowd.
CrimeIranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Sentenced To Death: What We KnowHere is what we know so far about Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence.ByWyatt Westlake740 Views
MusicNas & DJ Premier Announce Joint Album: 5 Things We Want To SeeAfter teaming up 30 years ago, Nas and DJ Premier are finally releasing a joint album. Here are five things we want from their upcoming release.ByWyatt Westlake2.9K Views
MusicLong Live Rico Wade: Organized Noize's Most Iconic Beats Of All TimeRevisiting some of the best from Organized Noize's catalog.ByWyatt Westlake734 Views
ReviewsThe Alchemist & Oh No "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" ReviewNine years after their previous collaboration, The Alchemist and Oh No pick up right where they left off.ByWyatt Westlake773 Views
MusicFuture & Metro Boomin "We Still Don't Trust You": 5 Best BeatsHere are five instant standout productions on Future and Metro Boomin's second album of 2024.ByWyatt Westlake741 Views
MusicWhich Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar?J. Cole is far from the first rapper to walk back their remarks against Kendrick Lamar.ByWyatt Westlake5.2K Views
MusicJ Cole "Might Delete Later": The Best BarsWhile fans clamor over J. Cole's apology to Kendrick lamar, one can appreciate the bars that he delivered on "Might Delete Later."ByWyatt Westlake2.3K Views
MusicFuture & Metro Boomin "We Still Don't Trust You": What We KnowWhile it has only been three weeks since "We Don’t Trust You," Future and Metro Boomin are coming back with a whole new album on Friday.ByWyatt Westlake7.6K Views
MusicDid Drake Diss Future On "More M's?""We Don’t Trust You" puts Drake’s “More M’s” verse in a brand new light, sparking fan theories that he was actually dissing Future.ByWyatt Westlake9.3K Views
MusicRanking Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Features: Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, & MoreWhile Beyoncé handles the majority of the album herself, there are some surprise guest appearances on "COWBOY CARTER."ByWyatt Westlake1359 Views
MusicEvery Time Kendrick Lamar Took Shots At DrakeWith hip hop in a frenzy over his latest guest verse, we are looking at every time Kendrick Lamar took shots at Drake throughout the years.ByWyatt Westlake7.9K Views
MusicRappers With Their Own Music FestivalsMany rapper-owned festivals see them as headliners, giving back to their hometowns and recruiting special guests for a joyful weekend of live music.ByWyatt Westlake478 Views
MusicMaxwell Songs We Need To Hear On His 2024 The Serenade TourFollowing the announcement of his headlining arena tour, here are seven songs we want the R&B legend to perform.ByWyatt Westlake570 Views
MusicDrake & Future End OVO/FBG Alliance: A History Of CollaborationsWhether or not they are actually beefing, we have gotten a sizable amount of legendary music from Drake and Future.ByWyatt Westlake1.6K Views
MusicFuture & Metro Boomin "We Don't Trust You": The 7 Best BeatsAs we digest Future and Metro Boomin’s latest album, we are ranking the 7 best beats on We Don’t Trust You from least to greatest.ByWyatt Westlake3.3K Views
MusicJames Blake Launches Vault Amid Streaming Payout Debate: Everything To Know About The Direct-To-Artist PlatformJames Blake's viral tweets have now culminated in the announcement of Vault, a brand new direct-to-consumer platform specializing in unreleased music.ByWyatt Westlake676 Views
MusicPartyNextDoor "PND 4": 5 Things We WantAhead of his highly-anticipated fourth album, here are five things we want from PARTYNEXTDOOR’s "PND 4."ByWyatt Westlake889 Views
MusicPartyNextDoor "PND 4": What We KnowHere is what we know so far about PARTYNEXTDOOR’s upcoming fourth studio album.ByWyatt Westlake2.3K Views
MusicFreddie Gibbs & Madlib's "Pinata" Turns 10: A Decade Of MadGibbsToday, we revisit Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's first collaborative album.ByWyatt Westlake610 Views
Music7 Rappers Who Got VeneersRappers are now swapping their grills and diamond teeth for some fresh pearly whites.ByWyatt Westlake8.9K Views
MusicRappers Who've Abruptly Canceled ToursUnfortunately, rappers canceling tours is nothing unusual in the hip hop world.ByWyatt Westlake925 Views
MusicFred again..'s Best Rap CollaborationsOutside of electronic and dance music, Fred again.. is also active in hip hop, producing tracks for numerous rappers in both the UK and the US.ByWyatt Westlake974 Views
MusicShady 2.0 Cypher: Ranking Each Verse From Worst To BestToday, we are revisiting one of hip hop's most iconic cyphers, showcasing a roster of elite lyricists.ByWyatt Westlake499 Views
MusicHip-Hop Albums We Are Dying For In 2024Looking ahead to the rest of the year, these are several long-awaited hip hop albums that are highly anticipated by passionate fans. ByWyatt Westlake1.5K Views
MusicGhetts "On Purpose, With Purpose" Review"On Purpose, With Purpose" overwhelmingly meets expectations. He continues to perfect his craft while expanding his musical horizons. ByWyatt Westlake220 Views
Music5 Things We Want On Jay Rock's Next AlbumAs TDE kicks off its stacked calendar of releases, here are 5 things we want on Jay Rock’s next album.ByWyatt Westlake447 Views
ReviewsKid Cudi "INSANO (NITRO MEGA)" Review"INSANO (NITRO MEGA)" is ultimately nothing groundbreaking, but serves its purpose for an artist that has constantly pushed himself musically.ByWyatt Westlake1313 Views
MusicJ. Cole's Best ProductionsAs we await the release of "The Fall Off," here is a look at J. Cole’s best beats.ByWyatt Westlake1211 Views
ReviewsDizzee Rascal "Don't Take It Personal" ReviewDizzee Rascal is “flying, smiling and vibing” on his latest album. It is an enjoyable listen, but does not go far beyond that.ByWyatt Westlake419 Views
MusicBest Al Green Samples In Hip HopMany legendary hip hop classics have reimagined Al Green’s illustrious discography, injecting the emotion of his unique vocals into the music.ByWyatt Westlake627 Views
MusicUsher's "Coming Home" Features, RankedUsher holds down the majority of
"Coming Home" on his own, but there are also numerous guest features.ByWyatt Westlake610 Views
ReviewsLittle Simz "Drop 7" Review"Drop 7" leaves a lasting impression but more importantly, it indicates the potential next steps in Little Simz’s creative progression.ByWyatt Westlake940 Views
MusicThe Best Features On Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures""Vultures 1" may be a collaborative album between Kanye and Ty, but the duo also recruited numerous other guests.ByWyatt Westlake1.6K Views
MusicChild Rebel Soldier: A Promising Supergroup That Never MaterializedIn 2007, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco teamed up as Child Rebel Soldiers. However, anticipation for their album fizzled out a few years later. ByWyatt Westlake518 Views
ReviewsHit-Boy & The Alchemist "THEODORE & ANDRE" Review"Theodore & Andre" is a lean 3-track EP that displays the chemistry between two artists at the top of their game as rappers and producers.ByWyatt Westlake1281 Views
Music5 Things We Want From ScHoolboy Q's "Blue Lips"In the five years since "CrasH Talk", anticipation for ScHoolboy Q’s next album has grown immensely, setting expectations quite high.ByWyatt Westlake1.9K Views
SportsNBA All-Star 2024: Who Are The Western Conference Starters?The All-Star Western Conference lineup is stacked with the best of the best, and we're taking a closer look at each one of these impressive starters.ByWyatt Westlake499 Views
SportsNBA All-Star 2024: Who Are The Eastern Conference Starters?The All-Star Eastern Conference lineup is stacked with the best of the best, and we're taking a closer look at each one of these impressive starters.ByWyatt Westlake488 Views
MusicA History Of Eminem's Most Vicious LyricsThroughout his career, Eminem has been notorious for engaging in beef and sending fiery diss tracks and stray shots at anyone who slights himByWyatt Westlake2.1K Views
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MusicToxic Love: Essential, Wild R&B Songs For Valentine's DayAs Valentine's Day approaches, we are exploring a few tracks that stray far from the lovey-dovey feels.ByWyatt Westlake733 Views
MusicUsher Hits We Need In His Super Bowl Halftime PerformanceUsher has plenty of songs to choose from, but here are some essential hits we need in his Super Bowl Halftime performance.ByWyatt Westlake745 Views
MusicYasiin Bey's 7 Best Underrated Hip Hop TracksBeyond his most well-known works are plenty of gems within Yasiin Bey's discography.ByWyatt Westlake505 Views
MusicLittle Brother: Where Are They Now?With a brand new documentary that highlights the group’s turbulent yet-triumphant story, the future is clearly still bright for Little Brother.ByWyatt Westlake383 Views
MusicNicki Minaj “Pink Friday 2”: Best & Worst SamplesNicki Minaj is no stranger to sampling, so her frequent incorporation of preexisting tracks comes as no surprise.ByWyatt Westlake695 Views