HipHopDx Editorials

Stray Shots: “Pettygeddon 2016” Featuring Kanye West, Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa

Who really came out on top during the three-way scuffle that broke the internet?

8 Things We Learned From Kanye West's Epic Twitter Slandering Of Wiz Khalifa

Kanye West tried to absolutely destroy Wiz Khalifa on Twitter today over "WAVES" and Kim Kardashian.

Umi Says: A Deep Journey Through Mos Def's Discography

One writer's odyssey through the oeuvre of the artist formerly known as Mos Def.

Hip Hop & Copyright Part 2: You Can Be Sued For Samples On Free Mixtapes

Amir Said returns with a followup to his piece on Top 5 Myths About Copyright and Hip Hop.

Trap Karaoke Is A Rap Nerd’s Paradise

What better way to perform everything from “Ruff Ryders Anthem” to “March Madness” in a room full of strangers?

The Importance Of Being Macklemore

Macklemore joins a conversation he knows very well but does he go far enough?

Tweets Is Watching: Talib Kweli Blasts Iggy Azalea Over Macklemore's "White Privelege II"; Iggy Azalea Responds

Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar work together in the studio, and Iggy Azalea blasts her record label Virgin Records.

All Eyez On Memes: Meek Mill & Stacey Dash Take Epic L’s

Social media continues to indulge in memes relating to The Dab.

Instagram Flexin' (Beef Edition): 50 Cent Says He Needs No Protection; Claims He "Wiped Out" Murder Inc.

A rotating cast of characters surrounding 50 Cent all had beef this week.

Instagram Flexin’: Birdman And Lil Wayne Are Sighted In The Studio

Miami declares January 20 as “DJ Khaled Day,” and Waka Flocka Flame analyzes the beef between 50 Cent and Meek Mill.

Yasiin Bey vs. Mos Def: The Shunning Of America & Taking "Conscious Rap" To Its Logical Extreme

For Yasiin Bey, being a free citizen of the world may be his most important project of all.

7 Reasons Kemba Walker Should Be Rap’s Next Big Name-Drop

After dropping a franchise high 52 points on the Jazz, Kemba Walker is poised to be the next big name-drop for rappers all over the country.

Stray Shots: R. Kelly's Shocking Confessions & Why Artists Still Work With Him

R. Kelly’s explosive GQ interview dug up a nugget of his rarely talked past; his own childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a family member.

First Listen: Staff Reactions To Kanye West's "No More Parties In L.A." Featuring Kendrick Lamar

Following the teaser at the end of “Real Friends,” Ye drops the full version of the Madlib produced track featuring K.Dot.

Tweets Is Watching: Toronto Politician Norm Kelly Is Back To Dissing Meek Mill

Kendrick Lamar is to receive the key to Compton, and Curren$y announces his album with Alchemist.

All Eyez On Memes: Future Drops “Purple Reign” & Kendrick Lamar Meets Obama

Social media continues to roast Tyga over his alleged love for young ones.

Instagram Flexin’: Kevin Gates Slammed By His Former Manager

Nicki Minaj responds to Adele rapping her verse on “Monster,” and Boosie Badazz announces his new album.

Stray Shots: 5 Things We Want From Kanye West’s "Swish"

We’ve been salivating over “Swish” for two years now. Here're five things we want from Kanye West’s newest LP.

The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2016

These 19 albums are what we're most looking forward to in 2016.

Forget The Rams & NFL: What Will Happen To Inglewood’s Growing Hip Hop Scene?

Exclusive: Gentrification shouldn’t be the only answer.