Ural Garrett

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Ural Garrett is a Los Angeles-based journalist and HipHopDX's Senior Features Writer. When not covering music, video games, films and the community at large, he’s in the kitchen baking like Anita. Follow him on Twitter @Uralg.

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Like Whitey Bulger: 10 Rappers Who Were Once On The Run From Police

As the Scott Cooper and Johnny Depp vehicle “Black Mass” hits theaters tomorrow, DX looks into rappers who found themselves at large.

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Waka & Gucci Mane Reconcile & 50 Cent Blast BET & The Emmys

Niko G4 stops by the DXHQ to talk his upcoming project.

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50 Cent May Have A Small Point Regarding "Power"s Emmy Snub

Without question, “Power” has been a huge success this year for the G-Unit general.

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Angel Haze Blames Former Label Republic Records For Attempting To “Whitewash” Her

As “Back To The Woods” drops today, the Detroit-born emcee talks creative freedom as a free agent and cultural appropriation among other topics.

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All Eyez On Memes: Slim Jesus Goes Viral & Notorious B.I.G.’s “Big Poppa” Lyric Mystery Almost Answered

Drake gets blamed for Serena William’s U.S. Open loss and Hillary Clinton does the Nae Nae.

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The Whimsical Internet World Of Lady Leshurr

“Queen’s Speech” creator proves UK Hip Hop can be light hearted entertainment.

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B.o.B.’s Latest Reminder Of His Undeniable Status In Atlanta Hip Hop & Pop Music

Despite recently releasing “Psycadelik Thoughtz,” new projects are in the works including one possible collaborative mixtape with Tech N9ne.

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Melle Mell Calls Out Today’s Emcees & Keith Richards Slams Rap

B.O.B. talks fan base and Atlanta Hip Hop.

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After Tupac: 10 Rappers Who Deserve A Grammy Museum Exhibit

Following the success of All Eyez On Me: The Writings Of Tupac Shakur, these Hip Hop legends could use the treatment as well.

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_______ - The Catcher Of The Fade

The best alternative West Coast posse cuts one will probably hear all year.

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Emcee or Actor: Stro Is Going To Make You Respect Him

New York-based rapper/actor explains the aftermath of the heated debate with Ebro and how “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” changed him for the better.

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All Eyez On Memes: Nicki Minaj & Kanye’s VMA Moments

Social Media parodies the Tim Westwood and Young Thug interview.

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Journalist Jeff Weiss Explains Russell Poole’s Relentless Search For Biggie & Tupac’s Murderers

Passion Of The Weiss creator also plugs upcoming tenth anniversary concert.

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The Failed Potential Of Kevin Gates

Irrational social media presence, violence against women and slowed musical output makes the Baton Rouge artist’s career disappointing so far.

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Sacha Jenkins Makes Sense Of Kanye West’s Infatuation With Fashion

“Fresh Dressed” director explores Hip Hop’s aspirational and dangerous obsession with clothes.

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Travis Scott At Fool’s Gold Day Off & Stro Talks On Air Debate With Ebro

Derek Pope talks single “Raincoats” and future projects.

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George Bush, Kanye West & Hip Hop’s Frank Hurricane Katrina Response

The speech that defined a presidency and officially transitioned one rapper/producer into mainstream consciousness.

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Minaj Fires Back At Cyrus & West’s VMA Speech

Former Ozone Magazine Editor-In-Chief talks Sweet Jones: Pimp C’s Trill Life Story.

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All Eyez On Memes: Waka Flocka’s New Job & Kim Jung Un’s New Tattoo

Social media gives their take on Game’s recent park photo.

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A-Trak Explains Handling The Multi City Fool’s Gold Day Off

This year’s edition of the annual music festival features performances from Action Bronson, Travis Scott and Meek Mill among others.

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Azealia Banks' Racial Ideology Is As Obscure As Her Music & That’s Totally Fine

For better or worse, the Harlem artist perfected the art of habitual button pushing.

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