Bars are alive and well in 2020. The nominees for best rappers of 2020 showed us exactly why they are the best rappers and lyricists in the game right now.
BLXST describes how he linked up with some of the city's kings, such as Ty Dolla $ign and Dom Kennedy
Rising artist BLXST discusses which of his songs would win the ears of his musical influences, and why he'd rather "work than chill."
How 'Overrated' Rapper BLXST Went From Flooding Kendrick Lamar's Tweets To Working With Him
Los Angeles rapper BLXST discusses working with Kendrick Lamar with HipHopDX.
Bktherula Had A Spiritual Awakening Making 'Love Santana' That Revealed Her True 'Nirvana' Power
HipHopDX speaks to Bktherula about her new project 'Nirvana' and previous album 'Love Santana'.
Backed By A Major Label, No One, Not Even Bktherula, Knows What She'll Do Next
Bktherula chops it up with HipHopDX about her upcoming album 'Nirvana.'
BONGO got his first big break working with Lecrae, and won't stop until he's touched every corner of the map.
Review: City Girls' 'City On Lock' Is Full Of Ratchet Anthems & Deserves A Real Summer
HipHopDX rolls out the official City Girls 'City On Lock' album review.
Review: E-40's Wit Is Razor Sharp On 'The Curb Commentator Channel 1'
E-40 delivers for the Bay Area on his new EP 'The Curb Commentator Channel 1.'
Review: Mozzy Scores Another Hard-Edged Victory On 'Beyond Bulletproof'
HipHopDX pens the official Mozzy 'Beyond Bulletproof' album review.
Tekashi 6ix9ine Schedules 1st Public Appearance Since Testifying Against Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods
TMZ reports 6ix9ine is recording his first music video since being released from prison, and that he'll be alone in the frame.
Jay Electronica Pops Up On UK Producer Paul Epworth’s ‘Love Galaxy’ Single
UK Producer Paul Epworth taps Jay Electronica and Lil Silva for the new single "Love Galaxy."
Review: Young Thug & Chris Brown's 'Slime & B' Blesses Ladies With A Golden Summer Soundtrack
HipHopDX pens the official Young Thug and Chris Brown Slime and B review.
French Montana Highlights How Rae Sremmurd’s 'Guatemala' Flopped In Comparison To 'Unforgettable'
French Montana argues that "Unforgettable Pt. 2" a.k.a. "Guatemala" didn't reach the pinnacles set by the original.
French Montana & Tory Lanez 'Cold' Morphs Into A TikTok Smash
French Montana is looking for the creator of the #ColdChallenge after his song with Tory Lanez saw a spike on TikTok.
Pennsylvania Rapper Signs to Atlantic Records After His Music Blew Up On 'Fortnite'
Atlantic Records signs rapper Rozei after his song "Ooh La La" started making waves thanks to 'Fortnite.'
Review: YoungBoy Never Broke Again Sounds Lost & Tormented On '38 Baby 2' Album
YoungBoy Never Broke Again can't find the magic on his new album '38 Baby 2.'
Houston Mayor Announces Beyoncé & Megan Thee Stallion Will Get Their Own Day
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted his plans to award Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion with a day in their honor after the "Savage (Remix)."
Jackboy Shows Promise But Lacks Restraint On Self-Titled Debut Album
There’s not nearly enough to justify 17 tracks.
JAY-Z & Roc Nation Seek To Get Deepfake Audio Impersonations Removed From YouTube
Jay-Z filed a copyright claim against a YouTube channel for posting videos using a deepfake of his voice.
French Montana Wants No Smoke With Swae Lee Over 'Unforgettable' Credit
French Montana said he doesn't want to beef with Swae Lee after initially saying he had to restructure "Unforgettable."