HipHopDx Editorials

Critical Minded: Hip Hop, Time To Grow Up

When did the hip hop community and its stars refuse to accept any responsibility for the shit that we cause? The Media shouldn

Open Letter To Lebron: Being Ali Or Being Owned

For Lebron James, being "on the level of Muhammad Ali" seems attainable to the naked eye. But there's a difference between being owned & Ali.

Immortal Technique Explains The Significance Of Mumia Abu Jamal

As Mumia Abu Jamal faces life or death, Immortal Technique explains the significance of the man caught in the corruptness of our judicial system.

What The F@#K?!?!

Cam gets his snot box rocked? The illest Punk'd ever? And a message to all you Game, G-Unit and Dipset stans...errr...fans.

Mayweather Vs De La Hoya: Hip Hop Speaks!

We round up everyone from Jadakiss, Royce Da 5'9" and Ice T to Kevin Black, Tango and Rocsi & Terrance of 106 & Park to weigh in on this historic fight. Who do you pick???

Is Hip Hop To Blame For Don Imus?

Is it really Hip Hop's fault that Don Imus referred to those ladies as "Nappy Headed Hoes"? Davey D explores this and you'll be surprised at who may be at fault.

Callin' Out Names: Don Imus, Hip Hop and Nappy Headed Hoes

Don Imus called black women "Nappy Headed Hoes" and we lost it, yet Hip Hop calls them bitches every day. What's up with that?

Hip Pop America: A Look At Artistic Growth Versus Crossing Over

In a culture where being stagnant can be a career killer, it's often difficult to draw the line between artistic growth and selling out.

Stop Making It Rain!!!

Throwing thousands of dollars around while your old hood drowns in poverty? Not cool. Kevin Clark explains why you suckas need to stop "making it rain"!

Paid Dues 2007: Indy Rappers Bring It To Cali

The second annual Paid Dues Festival rocked southern California on Saturday, we've got a recap and plenty of pics of how it went down!

What The F@#K?!?!

Does Cam think he REALLY beat Jay, Nas & 50 Cent? Producers beefing? Detox? Brandy's lil bro in porn? WTF!?!?

Did The Greatest Rapper Of All Time Die On March 9th?

Did the G.O.A.T die on March 9th? Meka Udoh thinks so but J-23 doesn't. Read and then vote on what you think.

A Decade Later: Where Would Biggie Be?

Would he still be the King of New York? Would he still be on Bad Boy and down with Diddy? What about Jay? So many questions...

5 Things That Killed Hip Hop

If Hip Hop ain't dead, it's slowly dying. There are reasons for it - 5 of them to be precise - we need to destroy and rebuild. Find out what needs to go!

Remembering Lamont "Big L" Coleman

As we remember Big L, one has to wonder what could have been if Big L was still rhyme slingin' today. All time great perhaps?

Remembering James "J. Dilla" Yancey

Filthy George reminisces about the late great J Dilla. Take a look and discuss on how Dilla impacted your life.

Remembering Big Pun

How do you remember Big Pun? Meka Udoh recaps the life of Christopher Rios, who should be deserving of the title as one of the greatest of all time.

Welcome To The Soul Bowl

Dennis Byron examines the significance of two black coaches in the Super Bowl. Read and then tell us who you think will come out on top.

Who The Hell Am I? The Deadly, Career Ending Break Up

Is the breakup of your favorite rap group mean that the music is doomed? Should we RIP Little Brother, Tribe, NWA and others? Or does it mean something else?

Critical Minded: Will The East Rise Again?

The south has been running this rap shit a couple years now and NYC is largely to blame, but can they claw their way back to the top of the mountain they built?