Ural Garrett

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Ural 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.

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The Game Vows To Whoop Meek Mill’s Ass; Posts Pic Of Missed Calls From MMG Star

The biggest beef of 2016 got even more ridiculous with more Instagram shenanigans. Don't worry, Meek got his shots in too.

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DJ Khaled Dubbed “The Quincy Jones Of Hip Hop” By DJ Nasty

EXCLUSIVE: Deejay and producer also reveals who introduced the “Major Key” mogul to Snapchat.

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Chi Modu Recalls The Days When Rap Photography Required Street Credibility

EXCLUSIVE: The iconic man behind the shutter discusses his upcoming Tupac photobook “Uncategorized: Tupac Shakur” set to release November 1 and gives insight into how dangerous shooting rap legends were in his early years.

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Secret Sundayz Used Hip Hop To Change Los Angeles' Strip Club Culture For The Better

Creators Gee and E.O. discuss how racial politics led to the weekly event’s popularity and the lyrical shoutouts they’ve received over the past several years from Rae Sremmurd, Ab-Soul, The Game, Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga.

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How Persistence & Luck Landed Hugh Augustine On Isaiah Rashad’s Debut

EXCLUSIVE: “Tity and Dolla” joint also featuring Jay Rock was a highlight on “The Sun’s Tirade” and the Los Angeles emcee gives insight into how everything came together.

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All Eyez On Memes: iPhone 7 Rids Itself Of A Headphone Jack

The AUX game will never be the same.

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Up NeXt By DX: Red Pill

28-year-old is making some of the best working-man raps this year.

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G Perico Announces “Shit Don’t Stop” Mixtape

EXCLUSIVE: Those who pre-order the project will receive a hardcopy, booklet and invite to a private event through his So Way Out Entertainment website.

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Nas & DJ Khaled Rock KandyPens For "Nas Album Done"

Single from "Major Key" album features cameos from "Belly" actor Louie Rankin.

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The Outfit, TX Are Steady Repping Dallas' Thriving Rap Scene

EXCLUSIVE: Dorian, Mel and JayHawk are blending Southern Rap sounds with rage-filled punk, and are coming from an area desperate for a breakout star. Looks like Hip Hop has to look no further.

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Fat Trel Is Going From Rap To Runway

EXCLUSIVE: Maybach Music Group soldier will hit the runway during New York Fashion Week for luxurious big man apparel line Volare.

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Watch This Exclusive Clip From "Kicks" Starring Mahershala Ali

Justin Tipping's directorial debut stars Mahershala Ali, Jahking Guillory and Christopher Jordan Wallace and HipHopDX is here to present an exclusive clip from the film.

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6 Reasons Childish Gambino’s “Pharos Experience” Is The Most Innovative Live Show This Decade

The man who once created his rap alias from a Wu-Tang name generator created a perfect audio/visual union that stretches the possibilities of live performance art.

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All Eyez On Memes: Fans React To Lil Wayne's Suicide Concerns & Retirement Tweets

Weezy's Tweets let loose a firestorm of reactions and great memes.

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Up NeXt By DX: Mark Ferg & The Culture

The 29 years-old and I'm from New Haven, CT is inspired by everything from N.E.R.D. and Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Kanye West and Little Brother.

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Clams Casino Calls Lil B “The Most Important Artist Of The Internet Age”

EXCLUSIVE: The producer is set to go on a five-date tour with The BasedGod following the release of his major label debut “32 Levels.”

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Ava DuVernay’s Rap Roots Ran Deep Before Oscar Nod & New Show “Queen Sugar”

DXCLUSIVE: The executive producer and creator of the new OWN drama series speaks about her time as a regular at '90s Los Angeles alternative Hip Hop spot The Good Life.

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Hang Out With Boogz Boogetz At The "Bodega"

Expect the single to be featured on the Rockaway Queens native's upcoming untitled project.

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Edsclusive Is 2016’s Rookie Producer Of The Year Already Thanks To “All The Way Up”

EXCLUSIVE: The New Orleans native has been steady grinding and landed his first hit with the Fat Joe & Remy Ma track.

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Larry June Is Developing His Music Career & Own Brand Of Oranges

DX speaks with the recent Warner Bros. signee about his favorite fruit, hilarious ad-libs and Bay Area/Southern influences.

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Twitter Reacts To Chris Brown’s SWAT Standoff

Breezy fought the law. And, the law is winning. Here are the best responses to one of the wildest confrontations this year.

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