HipHopDx Interviews
Freeway: Quiet Riot
Freeway discusses the Roc resurgence, the violence in his backyard and the turmoil that caused him to feel Free At Last.
Industry 101: Rocco Valdes
T-Pain's manager began as a Def Jam go-fer. Read how one goes to New York with 300 dollars and comes out a mogul-to-be.
RBX: The Return
RBX admits that when he fought Suge Knight over the years, Dr. Dre suffered. The raspy voiced emcee comes clean.
Dallas Austin: A Children's Story
The super-producer/songwriter touches on his plans to put studios in schools, and growing up alongside James Brown.
Mixtape Wrapup (November)
Cam'ron's return, Saigon's maybe-parting-shot and heavy weight slap from DJ Premier and Wu-Tang topped the month.
Fat Joe: Blame It On The Beats
"If Premo comes and gives me a 'Kick In The Door,' am I supposed to rhyme about Gospel?...Blame the producers!" - Fat Joe
Producer's Corner: Hi-Tek
Hi-Tek explains why working with Kweli was difficult, breaks down the break up, the reunion, working with 50 and his upcoming album.
Irv Gotti: Turning Tables
From admitting 50 Cent won the battle to touching on his reality show, Irv Gotti is the music industry's comeback general.
Styles P: Independents Day
Styles says how 50's words helped him leave Interscope, why "I'm Black" scared more blacks than whites and J-Hood being "foolish".
Shaun Livingston: Soul In The Hole
The Los Angeles Clippers' 6'7" point guard talks about crosstown rivalries, charity, and going from high school to pro.
Busta Rhymes & Mick Boogie: Tale Of The Tape
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Where The Hell Have You Been: Suga-T
E-40's sister and member of The Click is a changed woman from her '90s gangstress days. See why Suga-T still keeps it sweet.
Smif-N-Wessun: Stand Strong
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Jeff Johnson: Checkmate
BET's Jeff Johnson speaks candidly about Hip-Hop, T.I., Michael Vick and Jena 6. Brace yourself for the truth!
Rick Ross: Who's The Boss?
The Boss discusses a collab with Freeway, his affinity for Michael Jackson and competing with his boss - Jay-Z.
HipHopDX Holiday Window Shopper
A trash-talking doll? The smoothest vodka? Digital timepieces? DX & TEC got a Holiday Shopping Guide of 10 items you can't miss!
Michael Pe
From Oscar-winning films to working with legendary actors, the actor talks about his latest roles, war, politics and racism.
Scarface: Guess Who's Back?
The mighty Scarface says why he might be headed to Def Jam, why he might be touring with The Roots, and might say goodbye - again.
Statik Selektah: New Old Stock
A co-sign from DJ Premier, an album that features everyone from Cassidy & Freeway to KRS-One & Large Pro; Statik is more than a "DJ".
Underground Report (Cunninlynguists, Iller Than Theirs)
One of the veteran groups of Southern hardcore Hip Hop and two sarcastic new-jacks compare notes from the underground.
