Ural Garrett
810 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.
Gunplay’s New Beginning: “I Can Still Smell The Shit Storm I Just Got Out Of”
Before the MMG soldier drops his debut “Living Legend,” he reflects on how the past several years molded his new outlook.
The Villainous Silence Of Birdman
As Cash Money’s ship slowly sinks and allegations get heavy, a hushed Birdman raises some serious questions.
Breaking Point: Giving Up On The Resurrection Of DMX
Drug addiction, more than a dozen arrests and other plunders of his enormous talents leave little hope for Earl Simmons.
From “Bitches Ain’t Shit” To “Trap Queen:” Notions Of Black Love Within Hip Hop
Where does Hip Hop stand in the systemically engineered rift between black men and women?
This week, the guy who took Uncle Charles really exists and Willie Wonka has a message for anyone anti-Hip Hop.
Hip Hop's Role In The Confederate Flag Debate
Where does Hip Hop stand in regards to America's most divisive banner?
Tyga, Transexuals & Shame In Hip Hop
Maybe it’s time Hip Hop approaches conversations regarding sexual identity with maturity rather than juvenile jokes.
The "Free Weezy Album" Aftermath: Lil Wayne’s Next Era
Lil Weezy’s eleventh studio album isn’t perfect, but it sets him up for a true career reinvention.
All Eyez On Memes: Independence Day, Diddy Falls & Meek Mill vs. Joe Budden
What a happy future looks like and cheaply made album covers.
T-Wayne Masters The Art Of Going Viral
300 Entertainment rapper explains the success of his chart topper “Nasty Freestyle.”
Skater destroys Yeezy Boost & Gunplay Talks Rick Ross Arrest
Johnny Marcos of Kustom Kontrollerz talks making custom video game controllers for Hip Hop’s best.
TYBG: Lil B’s Ascension From Internet Oddity To Rap Game Buddha
Once a punching bag for cultural traditionalists, The #BasedGod has risen to pop culture inspiration on his own terms.
DX Daily - 2015 BET Awards Edition
HipHopDX Features Editor Andre Grant hits the red-carpet for this year's 2015 BET Awards during the weekend.
All Eyez On Memes: Diddy’s Problem & Obama’s R&B Album
This week, someone finds a Drizzy/Napoleon Dynamite hybrid and Alex Trebek’s post “Jeopardy” move.
Behind Bars With Crunchy Black: “This Jail Shit Ain’t Shit To Me”
Original Three 6 Mafia member talks managing his Hard Hittaz Money Gang from inside the walls of Las Vegas’ Clark County Detention Center.
Rick Ross Arrested Again & Nas Talks Charleston Shooting
Orange County artist Wes Period talks being hand-picked by Vic Mensa for Converse Rubber Tracks.
Yelawolf Unhinged: “It’s Really Unfair To Say That Anything I’ve Done Is Conventional”
Catfish Billy describes how “Love Story” empowered him creatively.
All Eyez On Memes - NBA Finals, Tupac & Future’s Tough Opponent
The internet continues to shade Tyga and question the Charleston Massacre shooter.
Respect The Classics: 6 Vinyls For Your Golden Era Obsessed Father
These six releases from Universal Music Enterprises could serve as the perfect emergency Father’s Day gifts.
