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Rocko Talks New Album, Leaving Def Jam, And Addressing Monica Rumors
Exclusive: Mr. "Umma Do Me" reveals why One of One is dedicated to deceased Def Jam exec Shakir Stewart and if his new LP addresses rumored cheating on Monica.
Flying Lotus Responds To Kanye West Rumors, Talks Recent Hip Hop Work
Exclusive: The on-the-rise music maker says rumored work with Kanye is "inevitable," but collaboration with Lupe Fiasco may take some convincing.
Killer Mike a/k/a Mike Bigga Previews "PL3DGE," Talks T.I., Bishop Eddie Long
Exclusive: Killa Kill pledges his allegiance to Grand Hustle despite the possible re-incarceration of T.I., takes aim at greedy ministers on "That's Life II."
Sha Stimuli Talks "Unsung," Apologizing To Jay-Z And Wale
Exclusive: S-T-I reveals if his latest conceptual gem is aimed at Drake, and why he apologized via song for scrutinizing Jay-Z but won't apologize to Wale.
Ill Bill Talks "Kill Devil Hills," Rejecting "Hip Hop Alex Jones" Title
Exclusive: The former Non Phixion frontman, and current La Coka Nostra member, discusses his joint LP with DJ Muggs, and explains why he's not a conspiracy nut.
One of the most innovative duos in Hip Hop history reveal their comeback plans, curious relationship with EPMD, and working with Marco Polo on his latest LP.
eLZhi Declares That "RJ Rice Is The Poison In Slum Village."
Exclusive: The now exiled eLZhi says of S.V., "In my opinion it's a wrap. And I feel like RJ Rice single-handedly dismantled a legacy..."
Juvenile Talks Jay Electronica's Magnolia Roots, "Beast Mode" Cover
Exclusive: While promoting his new "Beast Mode" effort Juve explained the cover controversy, and spoke on Jay Electronica's roots in the Magnolia PJ's.
Lord Finesse Breaks Down Big L's "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous"
The funky technician pays tribute to his fallen friend by sharing never-before-known details of the recently re-released debut.
Freddie Gibbs Talks Eminem's Rejection, Standing Out With "Str8 Killa"
Exclusive: Gary, Indiana's finest reveals Slim Shady's shunning of him and explains why his official debut will set Gangsta Gibbs apart from Drake and other peers.
Lord Finesse Says There Will "Never" Be Another Big L Album
Exclusive: The man who discovered Big L explains why the planned posthumous L album featuring Eminem and Jay-Z will never be.
Consequence Talks G.O.O.D Music Release Day, Reveals Native Tongues' Lost LP
Exclusive: Cons says how he went to Sylvia Rhone with this September 14 G.O.O.D Music Day concept, and responds to Phife Dawg's recent interview.
A.G. Talks 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., "Everything's Berri"
Exclusive: D.I.T.C.'s giant emcee explains why "Everything's Berri," and reveals the love 'Pac had for Show & A.G. and how Biggie almost ended up on "Goodfellas."
Speech Talks New Arrested Development, And BP Oil Spill
Exclusive: The Arrested Development frontman breaks down some of the standout tracks from his group's latest LP, including A.D.'s timely "Greener" single.
Black Rob Talks Diddy, Bad Boy Records, Shyne & Prison
Exclusive: Fresh outta Fishkill Correctional Facility, the former Bad Boy reveals if he'll re-sign with Puff, and candidly explains why he committed the crime that led to his jail time.
Kokane Talks Ice Cube, "Detox" & "Gimme All Mine"
Exclusive: The westside O.G. reveals recent work with Dr. Dre, addresses the new vs. old west battle, and breaks down cuts off his new LP, Gimme All Mine.
Danny Boy Tells All About Death Row Years, Part Two
Exclusive: In the conclusion to his jaw-dropping Q&A with DX, Danny talks Tupac, Afeni's alleged greed, and why Snoop and DPG hated him.
Phife Dawg Clarifies Comments Made To HipHopDX
Exclusive: Phife clears the air regarding Consequence-related comments made during his feature interview, but says commentary on Q-Tip needs no apology.
Danny Boy Tells All About Death Row Years, Part One
Exclusive: The former Death Row inmate addresses longstanding rumors regarding Suge Knight's fondness for this then underage "son," DJ Quik's shunning him, and much more.
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.
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.
