HipHopDx Editorials
Amp Live Explains The Pros & Cons Of Analog & Digital Recordings
Amp Live discusses the differences between analog and digital with Jake One, Daddy Kev, Josh One, Dirt Monkey, and Chris Thompson.
Empire State of Mind: Episode Catch-Up Featuring News & Rumors Alluding To Tupac, Suge Knight, Chris Brown & Big Sean
HipHopDX presents another entry in the feature series drawing plotlines from Tupac, Suge Knight and Big Sean
5 Things We Learned From Raekwon & Ghostface's The "Purple Tape Files" Preview Event
We run down our experiences at the recent viewing of the "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" documentary entitled "The Purple Tape Files."
First Listen: Staff Reactions To Kendrick Lamar's "The Blacker The Berry"
Kendrick Lamar's "The Blacker The Berry" is a pro-black movement centerpiece. A statement. And, here, we give you our thoughts.
The Curious Case Of Childish Gambino, Authenticity & The Grammys
No Grammy came floating up from the depths for Gambino, but with a TV Show in the works, he may be on the way to joining Drake as Hip Hop’s second resident emcee/actor.
Tweets Is Watching: Eminem Wins The 2015 Grammy Both For "Best Rap Album" & "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration"
50 Cent disses A$AP Rocky for DM with ex-girlfriend, and co-founder of Fool’s Gold passes away.
A HipHopDX Re-Imagining Of The Grammy's "Best Rap Album" Category From Beginning To Present
We reimagine both the picks and winners for each year of the Grammy Awards "Best Rap Album" category with just a little bit of a HipHopDX touch.
All Eyez On Memes: Suge Knight Giving More Rides, Tax Refund Fresh
Suge Knight gives Martin Baker a ride and Richard Sherman feels a new level of disappointment.
Instagram Flexin': Swizz Beatz Hints At New Ruff Ryders Album With DMX In Studio
Lil Wayne hits fans with the new "Free Weezy" Album, and Wiz Khalifa claims that there is no reconciliation in sight for he and Amber Rose.
Stray Shots: Young Thug, Jay Z & The Hip Hop Age Limit
On this week's "Stray Shots," we discuss Young Thug's controversial comments around Hip Hop's age gap.
On Faith: How Lecrae & Reach Records Went From Potato Chips To The Grammys
In this in-depth look at Lecrae and Reach Records, we take you from small Texan towns to the aforementioned being nominated in two different Grammy categories.
5 Reasons Why Missy Elliott's Super Bowl Appearance Was A Great Moment For HipHop
Katy Perry surprised at Super Bowl XLIX, but not without a little help from one Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. Here's five ways how Missy showed up and showed out for Hip Hop.
Tweets Is Watching: Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Samuels’ Engages In Twitter Rant
Joey Bada$$’ B4.da.$$ sells over 50,000 copies, and Suge Knight turns himself into police.
All Eyez On Memes: Birdman Pops Question, Kanye Celebrates National Croissants Day
Birdman attempts to make his replacement of Lil Wayne official and Suge Knight really proves what Death Row really meant.
Instagram Flexin’: Meek Mill Places “Dream Chasers” Chain On Woman Who Looks Eerily Like Nicki Minaj
A$AP Yams’ Memorial Service is held, and Suge Knight turns himself in on suspicion of murder in the hit-and-run incident that took place in Compton.
Revisiting Kid Cudi's "Man On The Moon: The End of Day" 5 Years Later
On Kid Cudi's 31st birthday, we take a trip back down a stardusted path back to his galactic debut "Man On The Moon: The End Of Day."
Stray Shots: Big Sean's Turning Point & Suge Knight's Hit & Run
On this week's "Stray Shots," we ask if this album will be Big Sean's coronation into elite status, and share thoughts on Suge Knight's tragic hit-and-run.
First Listen: Staff Reactions To Big Sean's "Blessings" (Remix) Featuring Drake & Kanye West
Big Sean's "Blessings" with a sprinkle of Kanye and Drake may be the best song of 2015 thus far.
Joey Bada$$ & The Mission Of The Pro Era Movement
Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and the "Last Night with the Day Ones" at a show in NYC is but a prelude to the unfolding of their fates.
First Listen: Staff Reactions To Rihanna, Kanye West & Paul McCartney's "FourFiveSeconds"
Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney released an off-kilter track for your listening pleasure over the weekend. Here, we give our thoughts.
