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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Trinidad James Just Won A GRAMMY & He Wants More

EXCLUSIVE: The "All Gold Everything" rapper talks to HipHopDX after winning his first GRAMMY via his songwriting on Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" single featuring Bruno Mars.

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Iman Omari Talks Kendrick Lamar Using "Omari's Mood" During Grammy Performance

EXCLUSIVE: TDE's flagship artist marched to the microphone shackled alongside other dancers while Iman Omari's "Omari's Mood," a selection from last year's "High-Loops & Higher-Loops" instrumental album, played at the Grammys.

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M-1 Is Still Revolutionary But Gangsta With Upcoming Album & Film Projects

One-half of dead prez explains changing the image of African Americans in media and upcoming solo project “Between Me & The World.”

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Up NeXt By DX: Alfred Banks

Representing New Orleans through high energy shows and grounded rhymes.

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All Eyez On Memes: Social Media Reacts To Kanye West’s “The Life Of Pablo”

Post Super Bowl memes, dab references and more.

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Stray Shots: The Moment Kanye West’s Fashion & Music Integrated Successfully

Did Ye finally balance his role as a legendary musician and fashion designer?

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Dee-1’s Reality: Paying “Sallie Mae Back” & Having Obamacare

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper explains using advance from RCA deal to pay back his student loans.

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Yeezus Returns: 8 Gaudy Lyrics From Kanye West’s “T.L.O.P.” Premier

Ye gave the world the first listen to his long-awaited seventh studio album and he dropped some outlandish bars.

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Stevie J Claims To Have Banged Mariah Carey Twice During "Wild N' Out" Taping

Both individuals nearly came to blows according to gossip site TMZ.

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MC Chris: The People’s Champ of Nerdcore Hip Hop

“Fett’s Vett” rapper gives the skinny on his storied career and answers why Nerdcore never crossed over into mainstream.

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Azealia Banks Lashes Out At White Feminists Over Beyonce's "Formation"

The outspoken rapper defends the pop queen over the controversial song and music video.

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Protect Ya Neck: Most Outrageous Quotes From Ghostface Killah’s Martin Shkreli Slander

Tony Starks was his usual self with a lot more commentary on the healthcare system.

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Big Freedia Calls Beyonce Co-Sign “A Blessing”

New Orleans bounce artist hopes to work with Queen Bey again in the future while utilizing the moment to gain more fans in this exclusive.

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J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League - J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For All

For the Florida production team’s first full length album, a collection of cutting room floor tracks feels lazy despite a few gems.

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Up NeXt By DX: C5

The 21-year-old Oakland native is already using his time in college as a platform.

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All Eyez On Memes: Future Drops “Evol” & More Kanye West Butt Jokes

Real questions for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton that demands answers.

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DMX Refuses "Advice" From A Panhandler

The unidentified homeless individual tells the troubled rapper to "get back up."

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Illa J: Not Just J Dilla’s Little Brother Anymore

The Yancey Boy explains how a move to Montreal allowed him to artistically free himself from shadows of his legendary older brother in this exclusive.

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Gang Responsible For Meek Mill Video Shooting Indicted

Eighteen members of the No Love City gang arrested by same NYPD division responsible for indicting Bobby Shmurda affiliated GS9.

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A-F-R-O: The Future Of Vintage Hip Hop Is In Safe Hands

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper talks starring in VH1’s “The Breaks,” earning respect from R.A. The Rugged Man and DJ Premier and upcoming collaborative project with Marco Polo.

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Peter Gunz Incapable Of Giving Daughter Advice On Cheating Boyfriends

Rapper and reality star also talks controversial love triangle between Amina Buddafly and Tara Wallace alongside.

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