HipHopDx Interviews
Drag-On: Stepping Out Of DMX & The Ruff Ryders’ Shadows
Despite some failures, the Bronx native explains his attempt at reinvention under his own label Hood Environment Records.
From Hades & Back: Boosie Badazz’s Resurgence
Baton Rouge native talks repositioning himself within Hip Hop after lengthy prison sentence and recently released album “Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.”
Ice-T Explains "Art Of Rap" Festival & Passionately Calls Out Both Hip Hop Press & This Generation's Artists
Ice-T speaks on lax Hip Hop press, apathy in this new Hip Hop generation, and proving the Hip Hop tour is still alive.
Darren “Buttahman” Brin Reveals Life As A Closeted Gay Male In Hip Hop
Former executive behind MTV2 series MTV Jams and Fight Klub explains why the “gay mafia” myth is ridiculous.
Coming Home: The First Step In Trinidad James’ Comeback
Despite numerous setbacks, the Trinidad native turned Atlanta transplant is striving to remove the “All Gold Everything” stigma.
Tupac Shakur As "Un-actualized Prophet" Comes To Life In The Hands Of Gobi Rahimi's "7Dayz"
Gobi Rahimi's film "7Dayz" transforms 'Pac's last seven days into a narrative on what might have been.
The Moment “Love Story” Etched WLPWR Into Hip Hop History With Yelawolf & Eminem
Producer explains how Catfish Billy’s sophomore album forever changed his approach to music.
Dizzy Wright: "The Growing Process," Fatherhood & Funk Volume's Future
“Every time I listen to my album I always feel like I could’ve did a little more," the Las Vegas native says. "I just tried to be a better Dizzy Wright and I think that I did a really good fucking job."
La Chat Remembers Lord Infamous & Breakout Moment After “Chicken Head”
Memphis native talks “Murder She Spoke 2” and appearance on Da Mafia 6ix’s “Watch What U Wish.”
Joey Bada$$ Balances "Christ Conscious" & The Possibility Of Being The Voice Of His Generation
Joey Bada$$ dropped by to talk "B4 Da $$," and why he's representing the lyrical side of the new generation.
Tech N9ne: "Special Effects" In His Own Words
Tech N9ne reveals what was supposed to be "Special Effects'" lead single, the title of his next album, conflicts with Universal Music, and why this is only the beginning for the King Of Darkness.
Rome Fortune's Journey Through Homelessness, Redemption & Hip Hop
Rome Fortune dives full on into his Hip Hop future through a remembrance of things past.
Gemstones Explains How Jay Z & Chilly Inspired Lupe Fiasco's "Just Might Be OK"
Promoting his recently released debut “Blind Elephant,” the former 1st & 15th emcee also explains daily spiritual battles.
Pete Rock Calls Kendrick Lamar's “To Pimp A Butterfly” A “Breath Of Fresh Air”
The Chocolate Boy Wonder says Kendrick Lamar’s musical ear is “incredible,” and reveals Soul Survivor 3 is on the way.
Bone Thugs N’ Harmony’s Bizzy Bone Explains How Chaos & Eazy E’s AIDS Related Absence Inspired “E.1999 Eternal”
Bone Thugs N’ Harmony member remembers Eazy E’s lack of communication after his AIDS diagnoses during the making of their classic album.
13 Things We Learned About Snoop Dogg & Pharrell's Album "Bush"
HipHopDX was on hand for Snoop Dogg's preview of his album with Pharrell, "Bush."
Hustle Hard: We Interviewed The Infamous Baltimore Riots Mixtape Promoter
Blue Benjamin Murdock of local rap group Blue Benjamin Bois talks the viral CNN interview, and how the riots messed up their mixtape rollout.
The Beauty Of Independence: Michael Tolle Shares The History & Success Behind Mello Music Group
Mello Music Group founder Michael Tolle explains what sets his label apart from the rest and how it's become a home for your favorite artist's favorite artists.
Combat Jack Recounts The Infinite Sadness Of Biggie's Death, His Reinvention & Hip Hop In 80s New York
Many of Combat Jack's adventures come to life here, as he picks through the memories of a life he continues to live very well.
Yung Berg Is Focusing On Removing The Stigma Of Being Hip Hop’s Punchline By Any Means Necessary
Hitmaka' discusses return to solo work after “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” and making comeback track named after the woman he received domestic violence charges over.
