HipHopDx Interviews
Slim da Mobster: Warning Shots
Dr. Dre's latest signing is actually Freeway Ricky Ross' nephew. The South Central native tells his story of going from runaway to living in a $2.5 house, and why one Miami rapper dishonored his fam.
Phife Dawg: His Name Is Mutty Ranks
One-Fourth of A Tribe Called Quest talks his return to the game, and shares some surprising insight into he and Q-Tip's rocky relationship.
Kool G Rap Teaches Rapping
One of the true masters of lyricism did an unpublished interview for the book "How To Rap" on how his method, mind and various vocal techniques. Get a rare glimpse inside the mind of a true emcee expert.
Mixtape Wrapup (April 2010)
Big K.R.I.T. makes a mixtape better than most '10 albums, while Jeezy, Jadakiss and Wiz Khalifa strike ferociously, as Game and MC Eiht hold it down for Compton.
Lil Jon: Say Yeah
The King of Crunk tells DX why he returned to his deejay roots these last few quiet years, working with Rick Rubin, and how he, Ice Cube and Game made a record that channels a Death Row classic.
Big Boi: Funky Ride
Hip Hop's keeper of the funk in 2010 tells DX how VIBE reunited the Dungeon Family, and responds to the ever-present Outkast questions.
Producer's Corner: Georgia Anne Muldrow
The producer for Mos Def, Erykah Badu and husband Declaime speaks about the spirituality and humanity of her studio sessions, and honoring our ancestors.
8Ball & MJG: Back To The Future
DX got up with 'Ball & G in Memphis to discuss their relationship with Grand Hustle, working with MC Ren and Redman, and to talk space age, Twitter pimpin'.
Trina: My Fair Lady
The Diamond Princess shines with happiness now. She tells DX about her artistic and personal breakthrough, and if her Pop album makes us wonder why she ever called herself "da baddest bitch."
Sara Jay: Back Seat
This adult star says she'd be happy to swing an eff in the back seat of LL Cool J's Jeep, as she tells DX about her two decade love-affair with true-school Hip Hop.
Producer's Corner: Ski Beatz
Ski Beatz compares working with Curren$y and Stalley to Jay-Z and Camp Lo, and the 20-year vet reveals what he and Dame Dash are cooking - or kicking out this go 'round.
Tasha Denham: "Just To Get A Rep?"
The mother of Solar's child and former 7 Grand Records employee comes forward to refute speculation, and candidly reveal the mental and physical abuse she witnessed Guru endure from the man who calls himself a "brother."
Scarface: For The First Time
The H-Town legend tells DX why "Scarface as he was is dead," and why he won't let Eminem rhyme on the Em-crafted beats that might surface on The Habit.
Richie Rich: Dollaz + Sense
The legendary 415 emcee talks about influencing Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound, making the front page of the papers for hustling, and praises Lyor Cohen's character.
Little Brother: Curtain Call
Little Brother explains their final months as a legendary '00s Rap group, their legacy, and why Rap is "No country for old men."
Lost 1991 Guru/Gang Starr Interview
HipHopDX writer Adisa Banjoko unveils his out-of-print 1991 interview with Gang Starr, where Guru talks religion, Jazz and his No More Mr. Nice Guy nine-to-five.
Underground Report: Murs & 9th Wonder
The Fornever collaborators talk about their Thanksgiving tradition, the loyalty, and why they flipped the formula for the duo's recent fourth installment LP.
Scoop Jackson: Backboards & Basslines Part 2
ESPN's Scoop Jackson defends his favorite emcee, and explains why his adolescent son agrees, and which NBA baller has the best rap skills.
Scoop Jackson: Backboards & Basslines Part 1
ESPN's Scoop Jackson tells DX about the early days of Rap journalism, why D.I.T.C. is the supreme Rap crew, and how Allen Iverson paved the way for 50 Cent and Lil Wayne.
Mixtape Wrapup: April 2010
Jim Jones makes a mixtape better than his major label debut, Asher Roth goes back to basics, Consequence, The Roots show off, and DJ Neil Armstrong makes Jay-Z a proper tape.
