HipHopDx Editorials
6 Things We Learned From DJ Mustard's "10 Summers" Listening Session
HipHopDX attended DJ Mustard's "10 Summers" listening session. Here are six things that we learned.
5 Reasons Self-Proclaimed Hip Hop Purists Hate Trinidad James
The Internet exploded when Trinidad James tweeted about being dropped from Def Jam. Does the vitriol say more about his talent or the preconceived notions of some Hip Hop fans?
Twista Breaks Down "The Dark Horse" Track-By-Track
Exclusive: With "The Dark Horse" in stores August 12, Twista gives fans a taste of what to expect on every song from his latest album.
Crown: Assessing Kendrick Lamar's "Control" Verse One Year Later
A year after its earth-shattering arrival, Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse remains every bit as important.
Tweets Is Watching: Eminem & Rihanna Prepare For "The Monster Tour"
Drake tweets that Rihanna is a "great girl" and not the devil, as reported, and Chance The Rapper sends birthday wishes to President Barack Obama.
Instagram Flexin': T.I. Sips Tea With Kermit But That's None Of Our Business
Ludacris offends a Cincinnati Bengals cornerback and Lil Boosie wears a world wonder around his neck in this week's edition of "Instagram Flexin'."
Stray Shots: Jay Z's Alleged Mistresses' Revelation & Jeezy and Freddie Gibbs' Separation
This week on Stray Shots, Jay Z's never-was mistress LIV decided to come for Queen Bey, and Freddie Gibbs and Young Jeezy explain what really went down between them.
OnlyHipHopFacts Presents 15 Facts About Popular Rappers Under 30
From A$AP Rocky's $200K topaz ring to Hopsin's stint on "That's So Raven," OHHF supplies 15 random facts about popular rappers under the age of 30.
High Powered: What Dr. Dre's Apple Deal Means For Hip Hop's Corporate Interests
Apple's acquisition of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's Beats Electronics has seemingly opened the door for major corporations to get in bed with Hip Hop...for better or worse.
10 Things We Learned Reading "How To Rap 2" By Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards interviewed upwards of 104 emcees to dissect the importance and ingredients behind some of the best Rap flows. Here are 10 things we learned upon reading his "How To Rap 2."
5 Insights From Jay Z & Beyonce's "On The Run Tour"
Rain, a reported biting and a dash of Lauryn Hill were all on the bill as Jay Z and Beyonce's "On The Run Tour" hit Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California
Tweets Is Watching: Trinidad James Says, "I Got Dropped From The Label."
This week, Trinidad James tweets about being dropped from Def Jam, Ja Rule objects to ESPN suspending Stephen A. Smith and Cee Lo revisits "Cell Therapy."
Instagram Flexin': Remy Ma Returns Home After 6 Years In Prison
Remy Ma immediately gets back to work making music, rappers send out prayers for injured NBA All-Star Paul George and we go skateboarding in this week's edition of "Instagram Flexin'."
Stray Shots: Childish Gambino's Agitation & Lil Wayne's Next Occupation
This week, Childish Gambino threatened to verbally decapitate Drake & Kendrick Lamar, while Cristiano Ronaldo shot down rumors of being represented by Lil Wayne.
10 Great Hip Hop Producers & Their Unlikeliest Collaborations
From DJ Premier & Christina Aguilera and more, this 10 artist/producer teams helped merge musical genres.
Top Billin': 10 Must See Tours Of 2014
Jay Z and Beyonce cash in, the Jurassic 5 reunite and Wiz Khalifa puts his buddies "Under The Influence of Music" as we list 10 great tours to catch in 2014.
Tweets Is Watching: Jeezy's Artwork Awakens The Illuminati Trolls
This week The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan tweets in support of Jay Electronica and Jay Z while Kid Cudi and Diplo plot on working together.
Instagram Flexin': Nicki Minaj & Her Thong Trend Worldwide
This week, Nicki Minaj's thong causes worldwide IG thirst, DJ Khaled loses his pants and Carmelo Anthony helps Fat Joe erase some bad memories from The Rucker.
Stray Shots: Ice Cube's Indignation & French Montana's Ascension
This week, Ice Cube angered his "hardcore fans" with "Drop Girl," and French Montana explained his relationship with Khloe Kardashian and why he doesn't care about being "lyrical."
Book Of Life: From Resurrection To Nobody's Smiling And Back To Common's Roots
20 years on, Common manages to channel Resurrection's politics while acknowledging his role as one of Chi Town's elder statesmen.
