HipHopDx Interviews

Safaree Samuels Is Finally Taking The Right Steps In Building A Solo Career With “It Is What It Is Vol.2”

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper and Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend also calls the recording of “Monster” his best studio memory.

Torae Takes Up Acting While Reminding Rap Heads Of His Lyrical Ability Through “Entitled”

EXCLUSIVE: Brooklyn emcee also explains satellites radio's place in The Internet vs. terrestrial radio wars.

Jay Worthy Of LNDN DRGS Talks The A$AP Yams & Suge Knight Meeting That Almost Happened

Alongside member Sean House, “Aktive” is a project oozing West Coast nostalgia.

Zacari Nicasio Explains PCA 2016 Crash & Wanting Sharon Osbourne Apology

EXCLUSIVE: The up-and-coming rapper says boredom caused him to pull the stunt.

Rotimi Explains Serving As Pusha T’s Acting Coach & 50 Cent Signing Him To G-Unit

New Jersey singer talks the success of his buzzworthy single “Lotto.”

Jadakiss Tells You How To Make It In The New Music Business & Explains The LOX Reconciling With Puff Daddy

Jadakiss also gives his top five New York emcees and what he thinks is hurting Hip Hop.

KXNG Crooked, Mr. Porter, Hi-Tek & More Reveal The Most Impactful Producers Of 2015

Legendary producers, artists and industry insiders choose their most impactful producers of 2015.

Cash Money Signee Caskey Says Label "Isn’t In Trouble" & Calls Birdman "Genuine"

Orlando native describes controversial label as in transition.

Martin Shkreli Plans To Bail-Out Bobby Shmurda

In this HipHopDX exclusive, the contentious pharmaceutical CEO who purchased Wu-Tang's "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" explains his frustration with RZA, his advocacy for Action Bronson and his own rap aspirations.

DonMonique Talks Breakout Year & Working With Danny Brown

New York bred emcee’s profile has risen significantly following the release of “Pilates” and “Thirst Trap” EP.

Sheek Louch Discusses How Underdog Status Within The LOX Made Him A Better Emcee

With his sixth studio album out now, Sheek Louch speaks candidly about The LOX’s eventful twenty-year history.

Tory Lanez Says “It’s Over For Everybody”

Tory Lanez makes a bold declaration.

Jasiri X Discusses Teaching A Young Wiz Khalifa & Joint Project With Rhymefest

Pittsburgh emcee also talks recently released project “Black Liberation Theology.”

Pimp C’s ‘Long Live The Pimp’ Is His First Real Solo Album & Without Rap-A-Lot Too

The Underground King of the South finally has a debut to call his own through Mass Appeal Records.

Glasses Malone Details Dr. Dre Kicking Off His Career & How The Game Saved The West Coast

The Los Angeles emcee discusses how Dr. Dre galvanized his career, shuns Michael Jordan’s lack of involvement in the black community, and credits Pu$haz Ink. for resurrecting the Los Angeles rap scene.

On The Rise: Jay IDK Says Hip Hop Saved His Life

This edition of "On The Rise" looks at the rapid ascension of the DMV's Jay IDK.

G Herbo Says Slim Jesus Is "Just A Regular White Kid" & Reveals His Take On Spike Lee's "Chiraq"

G Herbo, FKA Lil Herb, is setting his sights higher than just superstardom.

Krayzie Bone: "It Seemed Like The Devil Was Really Against Me"

In this HipHopDX exclusive, Krayzie Bone details the meaning behind "Chasing The Devil." He also reflects on Bizzy Bone's struggles while creating "Heaven's Movie" and opines on what Eazy-E would think of Bone Thugs N Harmony's success.

Financial Advice From Troy Ave

"I never knew that off of $1 million in the bank, you can collect $80,000 in interest a year," Troy Ave explains. "The way that I get so much money is that I live under my means."

Russell Simmons Details RushCard Catastrophe: "It Was One Of The Most Devastating Times In My Adult Life"

In this DX exclusive, Russell Simmons explains exactly why RushCard users were unable to access funds and what he plans to do to repair the damage.