HipHopDx Interviews

Phife Dawg Reveals Q-Tip Writing "People's Instinctive Travels.." & The Unintentional Formation Of Tribe

Phife Dawg discusses his role in A Tribe Called Quest’s formation, hidden facts about the group, and his career post-Quest.

From The Game To Joe Budden: Entertainment One Music President Alan Grunblatt On Letting Emcees “Lead The Way”

Hip Hop is the independent label’s biggest genre says the veteran industry executive.

Blackalicious: "We Make Necessary Music"

Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel get candid discussing their new album and creative growth as one of Hip Hop’s most formative duos.

Ja Rule On Being A “New Wave” Parent & Taking The High Road As 50 Cent Files For Bankruptcy

Emcee turned reality television star talks MTV’s “Follow The Rules.”

VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Rapper Miles "Kind-Of" Regrets Coming Out As Gay

The Los Angeles native talks being an artists in a homophobic arena and praises Young Thug.

Black, Republican & Fan Of Lupe Fiasco: Aspiring Mogul Explains His Role In Ben Carson’s Rap Ad

Savannah, Georgia emcee says Hillary Clinton doing the Nae Nae on “Ellen” inspired him to work with the GOP candidate.

Makaveli & Riskie: A Conversation with Death Row Graphic Artist Ronald “Riskie” Brent

Ronald "Riskie" Brent explains the happenings behind his iconic cover of Tupac's "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" on the classic album's 19th anniversary.

David Banner Wonders Where Gangster Rappers Are When ‘These White Folks’ Are Abusing Black Women

Mississippi emcee/producer explains upcoming “God Box” album and Spring Valley High School controversy.

Silkk The Shocker Details C-Murder's Final Appeal, Revisits Beyonce Collaboration

In this comprehensive conversation, the No Limit soldier delves into "Charge It 2 Da Game," reacts to Travi$ Scott's diss, and recalls the first time he met 2Pac.

Kevin Powell Explains Requesting Help From The NAACP Before Tupac & Biggie’s Murders

Acclaimed journalist and activist talks his memoir “The Education Of Kevin Powell: A Boy's Journey into Manhood.”

KXNG Crooked Relates How Dr. Dre Helped Him Get From Death Row To Shady Records & Suge Knight's Surprise Call

KXNG Crooked explains how he stayed out of the beef between Dr. Dre and Suge Knight.

Rude Jude Angelini: "I Ate A Little Black Kid"

The "All Out Show" shock jock discusses some of the wildest tales in his dark autobiography, "Hyena."

Cyhi The Prynce: “I Energized Kanye’s Albums”

Past releasing the controversial “Elephant In The Room,” the Atlanta emcee’s future is looking pretty bright.

Former Rihanna Publicist, Jonathan Hay, Comes Forward About Creating The Jay Z Affair Rumor That Kickstarted Her Career

Setting the record straight once and for all, DX Spoke with Hay to get clarity on what took place besides moving forward from such a controversial public item.

Machine Gun Kelly Is Finally Above The Chaos

Cleveland, OH emcee discusses sophomore album “General Admission,” extremist fans and run-ins with the police.

Master P Dissects "Tru 2 Da Game," Recalls Nearly Signing Eminem, Nas & T.I.

In this incredibly open conversation, Master P details creating "Tru 2 Da Game," his early relationship with Cash Money and explains why he was cut from the Charlotte Hornets.

Sticky Fingaz Discusses Keith Murray Vs. Fredro Starr Battle; "Blade" TV Series

The acclaimed emcee/actor also chats about his new documentary and his debut album, "Blacktrash: The Autobiography Of Kirk Jones"

Mike Floss Is Here To Put Nashville Hip Hop On The Map

Nashville is a Hip Hop city on the rise, and the best introduction to that ascension may be the Tidal co-signed spitter Mike Floss.

Jonathan Emile Survived Cancer & Kendrick Lamar, But Can He Get Us To Listen To "The Lover/Fighter Document?"

Jonathan beat death and Kendrick Lamar to release "Heaven Help Dem," but where does he go from here?

Mastering For The Game, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eminem & Iconic Artists In Hip Hop

Mauricio “Veto” Iragorri and Steve Baughman discuss the mixing and mastering of Game’s "Documentary 2," lessons learned from Dr. Dre, and work with 2pac, Jay-Z and 50 Cent.