HipHopDx Editorials

Why The Only Permed Brother Worth Listening To Is DJ Quik

One writer disassembles Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, on why Quik might be a better black leader.

What You Didn't See At The Ozone Awards Part 2

A nipple wants to come out and play, Vlad & Mike Jones get snuffed, the most ignorant rapper ever and a truly legendary nightcap!

What You Didn't See At The Ozone Awards Part 1

A fight that didn't involve Rick Ross or Mike Jones, a panel nearly comes to blows and "Move Dem Buttcheeks" is a real song?

What's Wrong With Hip Hop: Look In The Mirror

Looking at Hip Hop news, market trends and the comment section on DX, one writer points the blame at YOU.

Get Your Mind Right: The Best Verse Ever #2

Mr. West checks in with a verse that might surprise you, or reconsider the merits of the L.V. Don.

What The F@#K!?!?

Odds that Weezy dies before Winehouse? Soulja Boy can't eat dicks? The 50 Cent era is over? Hilary asked how Obama's ass tastes? WTF?

Mama Said Knock You Out: A Look Back At 50 Cent Beef

In honor of Terminate On Sight, one writer has penned an editorial looking at 50's battle history; you decide the overall record.

What You Didn't See At The '08 BET Awards

Older women take over, the truth about the T-Wayne album, and somebody got knocked the eff out!

Get Your Mind Right: The Best Verse Ever

Hip Hop scholar Brian Sims breaks down the brilliance of Jay-Z's "Get By remix" verse in the wake of Soulja Boy v. Ice-T.

Baby Don't Go: An Open Letter To Jean Grae

One of the best emcees in Hip Hop said she's retiring, one editor pleads for Jean Grae not to leave the mic.

Get Your Mind Right: The Future Of Hip Hop

What are studies telling us about where Hip Hop is really headed? And where will YOU be in all of it?

Parkbench Studies: Borough Check

Chuck D called rap music "CNN for black people;" can it also be The Travel Channel for us all?

Who The Hell Am I? I Like Obama But He Can't Do Shit For Me

I encourage you to vote for Obama, but as the Sean Bell case has proven, don't be fooled into thinking that he can do anything for us.

What The F*ck!?!?

Papoose & Remy's baby? Bobby Brown not the father? Nas beats kill? 40 is the new 20? Weezy's album cover & condom ad? WTF!?!?

Parkbench Studies: Can't Say Goodbye

Are we paying enough attention to our veterans? Or are we forcing them out for young blood that doesn't know better?

Paid Dues Festival 2008 Wrap-Up

Who played poker for their performance money? Porn stars invade backstage? DX told they "suck"? All this and more from Paid Dues.

A3C Hip Hop Festival 2008 Wrap-Up

With news on Wale, Little Brother and The Juice Crew, HipHopDX was definitely in the building at this historic event.

The Mis-Education Of Mumia Abu Jamal

DX pays tribute to Mumia. Is he a political prisoner of a system destined to fail him or a cop killer using racial tension as an excuse?

Who

A compelling look at the "chicken/egg" between Asian culture and greater American Hip Hop/Pop culture.

Get Your Mind Right: Shout Out To Michael Eric Dyson

With a new book out, Michael Eric Dyson's perspectives on Hip Hop's evolution sprinkled some wisdom on Brian Sims, PhD.