HipHopDx Interviews
Mack 10: Original Gangster
The westside o.g. reveals what will happen if he runs into Ice Cube, and candidly addresses his rumored violent split with T-Boz.
Producer's Corner: James Poyser
The Philly-based Soulquarians member talks about producing Common, The Roots and Erykah Badu, as well his new Rebel Yell brand.
Xzibit: The Hunger For More
Mr. X-to-the-Z tells DX why he's returning to his Rap roots after touring Europe like a new artist, and his ever-sharp freestyle skills.
Marsha Ambrosius: The Flow Goes On
The former Floetry member talks about working with Michael Jackson, her long-awaited debut, and the group's fallout.
Tash: Catastrophe To Triumph
The Alkaholik talks about the abuse of his childhood, his near divorce with Rap, and being mentored by King Tee and Ice-T.
hex murda: Murda Incorporated
The legendary Detroit Rap manager talks about finding success in the indies, handing out '89 ass whoopins, and e-thuggery. <br />
Julia Bond: The Naked Truth
The former adult film box-cover queen talks about her deep love of Hip Hop, the parallel hustles, and her own aspirations to kick verses.
Twista: The Legendary Twista
The fastest rapper alive speaks on reuniting with The Legendary Traxter, Jay-Z and Auto-Tune, and reveals plans to officially join Bone.
The Jacka: Penning For The Pen
The Mob Figaz veteran talks about his first official solo, making Billboard charts, and Andre Nickatina and Master P.
Mixtape Wrapup (June)
Wale and B.o.B. remind us why debuts are worth waiting for, but does J. Cole bum-rush the rookie show?
J. Cole: In A Major Way
Jay-Z's first label artist admires Canibus and OutKast, but has that Roc star ego, with a blank slate to prove?
Underground Report (Sick Jacken & M-Team)
The Psycho Realm/Soul Assassins veteran talks about bi-lingual raps, while Jason Hamza Perez explains the meaning of <em>New Muslim Cool</em>.
Producer's Corner: DJ Spinna
The Eminem and J-Live producer talks about his early days, the death of mixtapes, and why Jay Electronica reminds him of '91 Nas.
The Kickdrums: The Heart Of It All
The Slaughterhouse producers talk about their Ohio and David Axelrod-inspired album, and being dope in two games, like Pee Wee Kirkland.
Maino: Miracle Baby
Maino touches on his friendship with T.I., why respect is so essential, and if mainstream success outdoes hood love.
dead prez & DJ Green Lantern: A Beautiful Struggle
M-1, stic.man and Green Lantern talk Barack Obama and Asher Roth, and how the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Star & Buc Wild: Food & Liquor
Star tells DX about why his VladTV webisodes are a natural progression to his goal, and how his faith in Hip Hop has been restored.
Baron Davis: Balance And Options
Davis explains his transition from blacktop courts to corporate board rooms and how the story of the Bloods and Crips relates to his.
Cassie: Gossip Girl
The Bad Boy princess explains how she treads through the gossip, and if her new album will match the hairdoo.
D-Block: All We Got Is Us
Styles P and Sheek Louch explain coming full-circle with Diddy, the new D-Block, and what's kept the crew from falling apart or going soft.
