HipHopDx Interviews

Christina Milian Speaks On Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" & Explains Her Reality Show "Christina Milian Turned Up" With Her Sisters

Christina Milian: Lil Wayne is “legendary and iconic to me in Hip Hop.”

Zaytoven Balances His Christian Faith With Making Trap Music For Migos & Gucci Mane

Zaytoven explains his plans to expand into other art forms with his film the hilarious "Finesse The Movie," and says "I don't know how I became this huge Trap producer."

Rawcus: Everything You Need To Know About The Masked-Rapper Who Made "White People Crazy"

Rawcus details the origins of his alter ego, the controversy behind "White People Crazy" and being influenced by Jeezy.

Machinedrum Praises Yeezus As "A God Angrily Crying" & Reveals Thoughts Behind "Vapor City Archives"

Machinedrum chronicles his work with Azealia Banks and sides with Spotify on the issue of licensing music.

"Eminem And Rap, Poetry, Race: Essays" Author Scott Parker Dives In To This Deeply Critical Look At Slim Shady

Eminem is an enigma, and bar none lyricist, but Scott F. Parker further breaks down his role as artiste.

Boom Brothers: DJ Premier & Royce Da 5'9 Reveal The Inception Of "Boom" & 9 Other Pre "PRhyme" Collaborations

In the wake of their highly touted joint-album "PRhyme," DJ Premier and Royce Da 5'9 reveal the stories behind ten pre PRhyme records including how the death of Proof inspired "Ding."

Key! Is At The Center Of Atlanta Hip Hop, But Does He Care?

The enigmatic Key! has helped everyone around him get on, but is he next and does he care? That depends.

Paul Wall: "I Don’t Want To Be In a Genre With A Bunch Of White Rappers"

The Houston-rapper also discusses married life, lean diets, grills, and what to expect from "Po Up Poet."

Hot 97s Morning Show Team Can't Understand Puffy Versus Drake & Mix Old With New At Their "Christmas In Brooklyn" Show

Rosenberg says the underground is on an upswing and Laura Stylez is a Young Thug fan.

RedBull's 30 Days In L.A: A$AP Rocky Says He Hates "These Rappers" & A$AP Mob Discusses The New Album

Backstage at the Palladium in L.A., we chatted with A$AP Mob about a new group record, the A$AP movement, and the state of Rap.

How A-Villa Made "Carry On Tradition" With Nothing But Skill & A Love For Hip Hop

Exclusive: Chicago’s A-Villa proves you don’t need a major label behind you to create an album with the likes of Big K.R.I.T., AZ, Inspectah Deck, Killer Mike and more.

Brainfeeder’s Ras G Exalts Boom-Bap, Praises Willow & Jaden Smith

Exclusive: Ras G returns from space for his latest Leaving Records / Stones Throw release, "Down 2 Earth Vol. 2."

Ghostface Killah Talks "36 Seasons;" Says Rap Is Dumbed Down & Speaks Against Police Brutality

Exclusive: The Wu-Tang icon speaks on his new album 36 Seasons, rapping until he’s too old, and why police brutality in America needs to end now.

Sage The Gemini Is Waiting For HBK Gang & The Bay Area To Get Its Respect

Exclusive: Sage The Gemini stopped by DXHQ to talk about HBK Gang not getting the respect it deserves, making an R&B album, and forgiving XXL.

DJ Premier, Royce Da 5'9 And Adrian Younge Tell The Events Leading To "PRhyme;" Talks Production And Sampling

Exclusive: Royce Da 5'9, and DJ Premier explain why they chose Adrian Younge samples, and discusses "PRhyme's" authenticity.

Deniro Farrar Says Tupac The Only Emcee He Admires As A Human; Talks Being A Modern Day Revolutionary

Exclusive: Deniro Farrar reveals how music saved his life, transitioning from obscurity to renown, and being a Rap revolutionary.

DJ Khaled Calls "I Changed A Lot" A "Movement;" Talks Healthy Eating & Positive Lifestyle

Exclusive: DJ Khaled describes only winners wearing his headphones, swimming with dolphins, and his new healthy lifestyle.

"Street Certified:" A Track By Track Breakdown OF M.O.P.'s Newest EP

The Mash Out Posse breaks down each track from their new EP, gives observations on the state of Hip Hop culture, and finds Billy calling out a few fans on Twitter.

Black Milk Says He And Pete Rock Inspire Each Other & A Random Axe Album Is In The Works

Exclusive: Fresh off the release of "If Theres A Hell Below," Black Milk talks about the strides hes taken since dropping his first LP 10 years ago.

T.I. Addresses Thriving After Incarceration, Diversifying & The "Paperwork" Trilogy

Exclusive: We caught T.I. just before his on stage interview with Elliot Wilson, and the Hustle Gang chief revealed his growth as a man, and his "Paperwork" ambitions.