HipHopDx Editorials

In Defense Of Fat Joe

Amidst some unsavory discussions, one writer makes a convincing case on why respect is in order for Joey Crack.

Hip Hop At The Smithsonian: It Ain't All Good

Hip Hop finally got its due at The Smithsonian, but is the installation tribute fair to the pioneers or interesting?

Slang Editorial: A Job Ain't Nothin' But Work

In honor of Black History Month, HipHopDX's Meka Udoh breaks down an almost-A-to-Z of rap dream jobs.

What The F*ck!?!?

Who stole Nelly's song? Weezy ghostwriting for Dr. Dre? God taking the wrong people? The devil makes an Angel? WTF???

Parkbench Studies: A Love Gone Wrong

HipHopDX Valentine's Day: Can Hip Hop fans find love within their culture? Are you looking for the perfect b-boy/b-girl?

Get Your Mind Right: Underground Vs. Mainstream

A look at what Soundscan doesn't want you to know, advertising and the things that make talented emcees superstars.

What You Won't See @ Porn Convention Pt 2

Who gets booed for retiring from porn during the awards show? Who cried? Who was there that you would least expect?

What You Won't See @ Porn Convention Pt 1

This is the stuff you won't see anywhere - sex toys, Hip Hop heads and a certain porn queen is getting down with DX?

Get Your Mind Right: The Beyonce Dilemma

A look at race vs. racial identity, and a specific look at the difference between Beyonce and a strong black woman.

Bargain Bin Classics #1

The first in HipHopDX's profiling passed over crate gems, looking back at CJ Mac, King Sun and contemporary Bambaataa.

Top 25 Albums of 2007

Your favorite rapper's favorite website has rounded up their favorite albums of 2007, see what you need to hear

Who The Hell Am I: Hip Hop - The New N-Word

When the news blames Hip Hop, who are they really blaming? What

Pimp C: A Portrait Of An Artist

A look back at the impact of one man on Hip Hop through beats, rhymes and all too short of a life.

Parkbench Studies: Teach The Youth

Is there a simple way to get the younger generation to appreciate real Hip Hop? I offer my proven manual and method.

The 3rd Annual Turkey Awards

For the 3rd year golden turkeys are given for everything from "Loving Knuckle Sandwiches" to "Worst Album Title". T.I. won 3 this year!

What You Didn't See @ The American Music Awards

Kid Rock punches Jimmy Kimmel out? Soulja Boy in a suit? Rihanna shows Jay-Z love while Beyonce forgets? Pretty Ricky nominated for Favorite Hip Hop Group?

The "Other Side" of Jay-Z's Career

It hasn't all just been Dead Presidents and Public Service Announcements, Jay's career has seen some not-so-classic moments

Dre & J Got 5 On It: Best, Worst & WTF Album Covers

Album covers featuring hoes, leprechauns, aliens, sex, bears & homo-thugs cover our list plus one that would make Michael Richards blush.

Slang Editorial: Hip Hop's Gulliest Moments

From rappers eating people (literally) to others shitting on themselves (literally) Meka presents some interesting moments in Hip Hop.

What You Didn't See @ The BET Hip Hop Awards Pt 2

Lil Wayne breaks shit, Kanye gives his award back (we ain't kidding), T.I. replaced and Jena 6 looks awfully fresh for some down home boys.