HipHopDx Interviews
Up NeXt By DX: Dwayne Applewhite
24-year-old emcee hopes to represent his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina with pride.
Kid Red Breaks Silence On Kid Cali Murder: "I Hate It"
Additionally, Red speaks on his "big brother" Game's beef with Meek Mill and his "little brother" Famous Dex's infamous video of him beating up his girlfriend. All in under 10 minutes.
BrandUn DeShay Has Secretly Evolved Into A New Form: Ace Hashimoto
EXCLUSIVE: The rapper/singer/producer is releasing a sequel to last year’s “GoldUn Child” mixtape soon under a new alias. In the meantime, the Chicago native looks back at the previous drama with Odd Future, making “Radio Song” for Danny Brown and giving free beats to Chance The Rapper.
The Backstory Of Marvel's "Luke Cage" Episodes Having Gang Starr Song Titles
Marvel's new Netflix superhero saga is very much a Hip Hop show and fans can thank series creator Cheo Hodari Coker, who previously wrote the 2009 "Notorious" movie for its ode to the greatest musical genre on the planet. On the heels of the series' release, Coker elaborates on Guru and DJ Premier's legacy that ultimately made history within the production reels.
Tish Hyman Once Recreated 50 Cent's "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" To Become A Better MC
If it wasn't for the Bronx, this rap shit, well you know the song. Tish Hyman is a product of such an environment, which has led to her burgeoning success.
Still Movin: Damien Ritter Moves Past Hopsin Beef & Talks New Label
In part one of his exclusive HipHopDX conversation, the former Funk Volume CEO answered plenty of questions revolving around the end of his label and fallout with Hopsin. In the final part of his interview, he offers up plenty of optimism for the future, which includes Dizzy Wright.
Up NeXt By DX: Aerias
Chicago emcee just premiered his "Long Time" single with DX.
Antoine Fuqua Could Absolutely See A Rapper In The Scarface Remake
The veteran director has reunited with Denzel Washington for the cap-peeling Western flick, "The Magnificent 7" and it looking forward to continue his talks to spearhead a "Scarface" remake. Also, he knows who Steve McQueen is.
Michael Christmas Just May Be A Genius
Together with Prefuse 73, the Boston-bred rhymer is part of Fudge and he's doing it all from the comfort of his own design.
Bobby Shmurda’s Uncle & Manager Debo Wilson Has An Important Message For Black America
EXCLUSIVE: Founder of Hard Tyme Records also explains the one thing that would have prevented the “Hot N*gga” rapper from getting caught up in the first place.
Beat Billionaire: From Grand Hustle To MMG To Being His Own Boss
Maybach Music Group's newest mastermind details his rise.
How Don Benjamin Balances His Passion For Music With His Successful Modeling Career
EXCLUSIVE: Don Benjamin explains how today's industry allows for him to work in modeling while continue to pursue his passions of music and basketball.
Up NeXt By DX: Kush Kelz
EXCLUSIVE: New Jersey native recently released new single from upcoming EP titled "Illest Ni**a Ever" featuring Ab-Soul.
Damien Ritter Reveals Why He Said Hopsin Doesn't Work Hard, Which Ended Funk Volume
Now that Funk Volume is a thing of the past and all the legalities have been dealt with, its former CEO Damien Ritter is last up to give his side of the story on what went wrong and he's clearing the air with HipHopDX's Editor-in-Chief, Trent Clark.
Chi Modu Recalls The Days When Rap Photography Required Street Credibility
EXCLUSIVE: The iconic man behind the shutter discusses his upcoming Tupac photobook “Uncategorized: Tupac Shakur” set to release November 1 and gives insight into how dangerous shooting rap legends were in his early years.
Secret Sundayz Used Hip Hop To Change Los Angeles' Strip Club Culture For The Better
Creators Gee and E.O. discuss how racial politics led to the weekly event’s popularity and the lyrical shoutouts they’ve received over the past several years from Rae Sremmurd, Ab-Soul, The Game, Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga.
Levi Carter Is A Young MC Older Fans Won't Be Ashamed Of
HipHopDX catches up with the Roc Nation signee on the heels of his biggest performance to date. He weighs in on the Lil Yachty Vs. Pete Rock fiasco as well as the intent to meet Jay Z, one day.
Up NeXt By DX: Red Pill
28-year-old is making some of the best working-man raps this year.
Red Bull Sound Select's #3DaysInMiami Establishes Its Legacy With A$AP Ferg, Xavier Omar & More
During the inaugural event, we caught up with A$AP Ferg and buzzing R&B singer Xavier Omar on how their experiences in Miami aligned with the current direction of their music.
The Outfit, TX Are Steady Repping Dallas' Thriving Rap Scene
EXCLUSIVE: Dorian, Mel and JayHawk are blending Southern Rap sounds with rage-filled punk, and are coming from an area desperate for a breakout star. Looks like Hip Hop has to look no further.
