HipHopDx Editorials
Views From Cupertino: 5 Reasons Why Drake Is The Apple Of The Rap Game
Allow DX to explore the similarities between the OVO and the iPhone maker
5 Reasons Why MC Ren Should Be A Large Part Of The "Straight Outta Compton" Biopic
MC Ren isn't getting his just due in the promotion of "Straight Outta Compton." Here are five reasons why he should be.
One Percent: The Fight Between Tidal, Spotify & Apple Music Could Lead To Industry Wide Change
How does the battle between Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music influence the industry?
Power: The Three Kanye West Albums That Changed Music
Happy Birthday Mr. West! Here, we revisit the three albums that changed music with their release.
Tweets Is Watching: Jay Z & Hot 97 Combine To Stream Summer Jam 2015 Exclusively On Tidal
Kid Cudi releases a poem detailing his death, and Pusha T addresses racial encounter in his hometown.
All Eyez On Memes: Caitlyn Jenner Attracts Attention From Young Thug & The Internet Makes Changes To XXL’s Freshmen Cover
Iggy Azalea and Nick Young get engaged and Riley Curry asks one question.
Instagram Flexin’: Jacquees Looks Eerily Like Lil Wayne In This Picture With Birdman
Young Thug gets a Gucci mane tattoo on his face, and XXL Magazine releases the 2015 Freshman class.
Stray Shots: The 5 Most Anticipated Albums From The XXL Freshman List
On this week's "Stray Shots," we give you our five most anticipated albums from the XXL Freshman List.
Nuthin' But a G Thang: 12 Quintessential L.A. Hip Hop Albums
These albums represent the very best Hip Hop from Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
First Look: Staff Reactions to the 2015 XXL Freshman List
Another year, another announcement of XXL’s Freshman Class. Are these ten picks the future of Hip Hop?
First Listen: Staff Reactions To Lil Wayne's Tidal Exclusive "Glory"
Weezy dropped “Free Weezy Album”s first single exclusively on Tidal and we give our two cents.
Mount Rushmore Pt. 1: The Four Kings Of Hip Hop From 1995 - 1999
We argue that these four ruled Hip Hop between 1995 and 1999.
Tweets Is Watching: Chris Brown Gets In His Feelings Over Karrueche Tran
Kendrick Lamar graces the cover of Ebony magazine, and Juicy J cancels show in SF due to hospitalization.
All Eyez On Memes: The Lil B Curse & Joe Budden Softball Fun
NBA Playoff tomfoolery and Regis Philbin loves Wu-Tang.
Is GZA Correct & Mainstream Hip Hop Has Forgotten Lyricism?
GZA's open letter sparked a question within us: Is he right about mainstream lyrical Hip Hop going the way of the Dodo?
Life After Death Pt. 2 - 11 Legacies That Continue To Impact Hip Hop Culture
These 11 artists left an indelible mark on the culture that continues to be felt to this day either through their music or who they left behind.
Instagram Flexin': Kevin Gates Says We Live In A “Superficial Realm”
Chinx is laid to rest at his memorial service in Queens, New York, and Chris Brown explains his emotions.
Stray Shots: Examining The Strange, Amazing Career Of Kendrick Lamar
This week on "Stray Shots," we examine the jaw-dropping career of Kendrick Lamar.
The Sophomore Jinx: 15 Second Albums That Outdid A Great Debut
By our estimation, these 15 sophomore projects did it better than their original debuts, destroying the sophomore jinx in the process.
10 Must Listen Boosie Badazz Songs From His Career So Far
As Lil Boosie’s “Touchdown 2 Cause Hell” hits stores this week, we breakdown ten essential tracks from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native.
