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For Strange Music's Big Scoob, Breaking His Hiatus Was Divine Intervention
Exclusive: The soldier in Tech N9ne's army reveals why the release of his "Hand of God" project was an on-time affair even after being away after four years.
E-40 & Seaside Stretch Remember Mac Dre For The Legend He Was
It's been twelve years since the West Coast rap pioneer departed from this life. As his former manager speculates on what could have been (a.k.a. the "Tupac Effect"), E-40 clears up any misconceptions of any unresolved beef.
5 Reasons Why Tech N9ne's "The Storm" Could Be His Most Important Album
Live from the Facebook offices, the legendary chopper didn't mince his words when discussing the dark clouds that surrounded him leading up to this new release.
Nelly Inks Deal To Join Skip Bayless & Shannon Sharpe On FS1
The new role marks Derrty Mo's third show this year.
Nelly Prepping Collab Florida Georgia Line Mixtape
Exclusive: The creator of "Country Grammar" also divulged the remaining name on his guest feature bucket list and of course, the old vs. new Hip Hop great debate.
Skylar Grey On Eminem's Inspiration For New Album: "He Told Me To Keep Rapping"
Exclusive: One of Marshall Mathers favorite collaborators is back with her third studio album, "Natural Causes" and she reveals how he gave her the confidence to finally spit some bars and which members of TDE she'd like to work with.
Deon Cole On Today's Rappers Having Gluten-Free Bars & Stevie Wonder Stealing His Girl
Ahead of his first Comedy Central stand-up special, Deon Cole talks exclusively with HipHopDX about the difference between a rapper and an MC, paying dues and getting epically cockblocked by a blind legend.
Timbaland & SubPac Aim To Change the World of Sound
The accessory includes headphones and a lightweight backpack that serves as a targeted subwoofer, allowing the listener to feel the music literally while they listen to the adjoining headphones.
Ugly Heroes Work Regular Jobs To Keep Supplying Fans With Undiluted Hip Hop
Exclusive: Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent and Red Pill continue to represent the blue collar.
Marcellus Wiley Almost Got Beatdown By Suge Knight
A choice was made and obviously it was the right one because Wiley is still with us.
Unbreakable: Mr. Lif On A Career Resurrected
Seven years after his last album, HipHopDX checks in with the prolific lyricist on how a near-death experience made him more alive than ever.
G Herbo Says Slim Jesus Is "Just A Regular White Kid" & Reveals His Take On Spike Lee's "Chiraq"
G Herbo, FKA Lil Herb, is setting his sights higher than just superstardom.
KXNG Crooked explains how he stayed out of the beef between Dr. Dre and Suge Knight.
Mike Floss Is Here To Put Nashville Hip Hop On The Map
Nashville is a Hip Hop city on the rise, and the best introduction to that ascension may be the Tidal co-signed spitter Mike Floss.
Mystikal Relates Having His Life Saved By Birdman & Master P's Cash Money Co-Sign
Mystikal is also back in the studio with both Pharrell and Mannie Fresh as well as Mark Ronson.
Farewell House Of Blues Los Angeles: Home Of Historic Performances From Tupac & Eminem To Kanye West
DX speaks with talent buyers Kevin Morrow and Paul McGuigan about its biggest Hip Hop moments.
It's Officially Time To Make Room For Lil Dicky
It looks like funnyman emcee Lil Dicky is here to stay.
Eazy Duz It: Hip Hop Remembers When It Met Eazy-E
Many emcees including Warren G and DJ Quik reflect on the first time they met the incomparable Eazy-E on what would have been his 52nd birthday.
Cold 187UM Talks Reconciling With Dr. Dre & How Eazy-E Would Have Felt About Their Collaboration
Cold 187um describes a reconciliation years in the making.
Larenz Tate Reflects On Tupac's Rift With The Hughes Brothers
"When I saw him play Bishop in 'Juice,'" Larenz Tate says, "I was like, ‘Oh snap,' and I loved his music."
Lil Dicky Is Serious About Rap, But Are Fans Serious About Him?
Lil Dicky is finally in love with Rap, and he'll be using his upcoming LP to transition from comedian to full fledged emcee.
