Ural Garrett
809 itemsUral Garrett is a Los Angeles-based journalist and HipHopDX's Senior Features Writer. When not covering music, video games, films and the community at large, he’s in the kitchen baking like Anita. Follow him on Twitter @Uralg.
“Shit Don’t Stop” For G Perico Despite Past Police Raids, Prison Sentences & Getting Shot
EXCLUSIVE: So Way Out captain opens up about building his South Central business and rap career in a year where everything nearly spiraled out of control.
EXCLUSIVE: Alongside his amazing Netflix documentary “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead,” the EDM grandmaster is embracing Hip Hop and video game culture more than ever.
Big Sant Is Still Slangin’ His Own Brand Of Country Rap Tunes
EXCLUSIVE: Third Coast representer and longtime Big K.R.I.T. collaborator wants his recently released “sleEP” to remind fans that he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Kirko Bangz Treads Familiar Waters With "Back Flossin"
If Houston’s own is trying to remove himself from the “one-hit-wonder” conversation, he’s heading in the right direction regardless of the “going through the motions” syndrome he’s been diagnosed with.
Joe Budden Is Blurring The Line Between Musician & Media
EXCLUSIVE: As the collaborative project with Araabmuzik “Rage & The Machine” nears its October 21 release date, Mr. “Mood Muzik” explains walking the fine line between artistry and being a part of the media.
All Eyez On Memes: Black Twitter Celebrates "Luke Cage"
Netflix series inspired by Marvel comic has already become a breakout hit.
Up NeXt By DX: Dwayne Applewhite
24-year-old emcee hopes to represent his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina with pride.
EXCLUSIVE: The West Coast rapper/producer dives into the return of his blog-pioneering group while reliving crafting Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city” classic track “Sing About Me, Dying of Thirst.” Oh yeah, he has a review on the potency of Ethiopian weed.
BrandUn DeShay Has Secretly Evolved Into A New Form: Ace Hashimoto
EXCLUSIVE: The rapper/singer/producer is releasing a sequel to last year’s “GoldUn Child” mixtape soon under a new alias. In the meantime, the Chicago native looks back at the previous drama with Odd Future, making “Radio Song” for Danny Brown and giving free beats to Chance The Rapper.
Kool Keith Wants Marvel To Make A Movie About Him & Explains Disrespectful Young Rappers
EXCLUSIVE: The Ultramagnetic MC is on a mission to destroy cheesecake rappers on the recently released “Feature Magnetic” project.
D4L Member Fabo On Shawty Lo’s Death: “It Broke My Heart”
EXCLUSIVE: 2$ talks about the untimely passing of his “Laffy Taffy” brother and what Shawty Lo meant to Hip Hop.
Ta-Ku Has A Huge Tour & Talks Collaborating With Anderson .Paak
EXCLUSIVE: Australian producer discusses recently released “(m)edian” EP with singer/songwriter Wafia, their live show and his current thoughts on Hip Hop.
Gucci Mane Sits Poolside With Young Dolph & KandyPens For "Bling Blaww Burr"
Second single from Guwop's "Woptober" album features Young Dolph and the world's best vape pen.
All Eyez On Memes: Social Media Mourns The Death Of Bill Nunn
Actor widely recognized for his roles in several of Hip Hop fans’ favorite movies, passed away at the age of 63.
Bobby Shmurda’s Uncle & Manager Debo Wilson Has An Important Message For Black America
EXCLUSIVE: Founder of Hard Tyme Records also explains the one thing that would have prevented the “Hot N*gga” rapper from getting caught up in the first place.
Kent Jones - Too Much Too Soon Review
The We The Best’s rapper/singer/producer cleverly displays his artistic ambidexterity despite a small sense of unoriginality.
CA$HPASSION Went From Engineering For Travis Scott & Riff Raff To His Own Solo Rap Career
EXCLUSIVE: West Coast-based rapper/engineer followed an unlikely path in growing his fan base. Soon he'll have a chance to build a bigger one through the upcoming “Ca$h Passion EP.”
The Game Responds To Sean Kingston's Meek Mill Claims With Ether & Fat Jokes
UPDATE: "I wonder how many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches Meek had to make your fat, jellybean-smuggling ass to fuckin' switch up on his Instagram," The Game growled.
All Eyez On Memes: Lil Yachty Slammed For Saying Drake Is Better Than Tupac & Biggie
Yes, the Quality Control artist was caught spewing Hip Hop blasphemy and social media responded swiftly.
EXCLUSIVE: New Jersey native recently released new single from upcoming EP titled "Illest Ni**a Ever" featuring Ab-Soul.
