HipHopDx Editorials
Five Reasons Trinidad James Was The Wrong Person To Debate The N-Word On CNN
The former Def Jam artist made his CNN debut to debate the controversial n-word and here are five reasons he blew.
Tweets Is Watching: TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith Says He Thinks Kendrick Lamar Can Go First Week Platinum
Six people were stabbed at a Migos Show, and Ab-Soul hints at pushing back Long Term Mentality 3.
All Eyez On Memes: Pharrell’s New Album Cover, Dancing Kanye & Suge Knight’s Excuse
Find out what “Empire”s Vernon and OT Genasis have in common and Kim Jung Un’s new mixtape.
First Listen: Staff Reactions To Kendrick Lamar's "King Kunta"
Kendrick Lamar's "King Kunta" leaked out into the world yesterday and, of course, we had to weigh in on the song we've been hearing about for months.
2Pac's "Me Against The World:" A Retrospective
On the 20th Anniversary of Tupac Shakur's "Me Against The World," author Michael Namikas revisits the legacy of the fallen legend's breakthrough album.
Instagram Flexin': Birdman Drops The “YM” For “CMBRG” While Reminiscing On Past Success
President Obama supports The 50th Anniversary of Selma, and Kendrick Lamar gives us a title.
Stray Shots: Is Drake Kanye's Only Competition & Is Method Man Correct About Hip Hop Publications?
On this week's "Stray Shots," we ask why Kanye considers Drake such stern competition, and if Method Man targeting Hip Hop publications has some veracity.
Everything An Artist Needs To Know Before Going On Tour
In this month's column, Amp Live answers provides a checklist every artist needs before going on tour. He also answers reader questions.
Empire State of Mind: Top 5 Tracks On ‘Empire’s Soundtrack That Could Work On Radio
The soundtrack to season one of 'Empire' arrived this week. With that in mind, DX looks into how close the tracks from Fox’s hit television series mirrors music of today.
Straight Outta Europe: 5 Reasons MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Panelists Blamed Waka Flocka & Hip Hop For Racism
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" tried and failed to take Hip Hop to task for racism this morning. Here's why they even gave it a shot.
Top 15 #RapAlbumsThatCausedSlavery Responses On Twitter
DX list the best responses to Joe Scarborough’s accusation that Hip Hop caused SAE’s racist sing-a-long.
Tweets Is Watching: Karrueche Tran Dumps Chris Brown Over Dramatic Baby News
Kendrick Lamar tweets link to new album, and Kim and Kanye reveal how they view the viral dress.
All Eyez On Memes: Drake Takes Advantage Of Chris Brown Baby Drama, Amber Rose & Kim Kardashian Battle Over Best Blonde
Snoop Dogg inspires some interesting art, and Brian Williams reveals his best ghostwriting accomplishment.
Instagram Flexin': Amber Rose Shakes Instagram Again, This Time To Stand Against Slut-Shaming
Complex releases a documentary on Eminem, and Kanye West Gets Tatted On Both Wrists.
Stray Shots: 5 Things We Want From Kendrick Lamar's Upcoming Album "Untitled"
On this week's "Stray Shots," we discuss what we'd like from Kendrick Lamar's recently announced sophomore LP "Untitled."
Locked Up: 9 Things We Learned During Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel's Interview With Ebro & Rosenberg
After a disconnect last week[February 27], Ebro and Rosenberg get another chance to speak with a currently incarcerated Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel about life in jail among other topics. DX counts down some of the best quotes from interview.
Boo-Bonic, Formerly Of Philly's Most Wanted, Finds His Brush As His Pen Spills
The former Pharrell emcee is preparing for his first solo art show in Los Angeles today [March 5] thanks in part to Rita Ora.
Empire State Of Mind: Episode 6 - 9 Catch-Up Featuring News & Rumors Alluding To Diddy, Frank Ocean & 50 Cent
For this week’s Empire State of Mind, DX looks into the previous three episodes of Fox’s mega-hit series and it’s influences.
The Intricate Plot: 10 Amazing Quotes From 50 Cent & G-Unit's Breakfast Club Interview
50 Cent stole the show at G-Unit's Breakfast Club interview yesterday [March 3]. Here are 10 things we learned from the interview.
8 Things We Learned From The Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” Listening At MoMA PS1
HipHopDX was invited to a private experience of Wu-Tang’s first and last preview of their final album.
