HipHopDx Editorials
The Heist: Debunking The Myth Of Macklemore's Grammy "Robbery"
Macklemore doesn't need to apologize for his Grammy win. The Grammy Committee uses an inherently flawed process, and Hip Hop has yet to create a credible alternative to honor its own culture.
10 Of The Biggest "Best Rap Album" Grammy Award Snubs
Macklemore's win over Kendrick Lamar wasn't the first time the Grammy Committee got it wrong. Here are 10 other times we disagreed with the "Best Rap Album" Award.
Macklemore, Kendrick Lamar & Grammy Week In Pictures
Highlights from HipHopDX's 2014 Grammy Week experience.
21st Century Breaks: Hip Hop's New Source Of Soul Samples
Musicians behind the resurgence of "modern breaks" powering hits by Jay Z and other popular emcees weigh in on infiltrating mainstream music's scene.
T-Pain Recalls Unrealized Michael Jackson Duet & Stories From His Biggest Hits
Exclusive: T-Pain revisits how his broken iPhone netted him a hit with Wiz Khalifa, spending five weeks with Kanye West on "Good Life" and other wild stories from his hit singles.
A Dream Deferred: 10 Civil Rights Movement References In Rap
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, HipHopDX looks at 10 Rap songs that pay tribute to MLK and other leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.
King's Dozen: 12 Powerful Quotes About Race & Class In America
Exclusive: In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look at excerpts from interviews with Killer Mike, Tech N9ne and others about race and class relations in America.
Infographic - Precious Medals: The 2013 Hip Hop Gold & Platinum Plaques
From Jay Z & Samsung's multi-platium partnership to Pharrell's chart domination, HipHopDX details the artists who brought home plaques this year.
The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2014
Before getting too deep into 2014, HipHopDX looks forward to upcoming albums from Q-Tip, Fashawn & ScHoolboy Q.
Top Artists To Watch For In 2014
With roughly 359 days remaining in 2014, HipHopDX looks at Troy Ave, Logic, Joey Fatts and a list of other artists potentially poised for a breakout year.
Albums You Loved (And We Hated) In 2013
In hopes of finding a happy medium, we looked at five albums rated significantly higher by the readers than they were by HipHopDX.
Albums We Loved (And You Hated) In 2013
From Kanye West's "Yeezus" to Drake's "Nothing Was The Same," we highlight five albums that got high marks from HipHopDX but not from our readership.
HipHopDX's Top 5 Rising Stars Of 2013
Chance the Rapper takes center stage, as HipHopDX shines the light on Rap's rising stars of 2013.
HipHopDX's Top 25 Albums Of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, HipHopDX looks back at Eminem's "Marshall Mathers LP2" and the rest of our favorite 25 albums of the year.
The Most Important Mixtapes Of 2013
They were free, but HipHopDX highlights the top 10 mixtapes we would've gladly paid for in 2013.
The Most Important Producers Of 2013
HipHopDX rounds up a list of the year's biggest producers; Mike WiLL Made-It and Alchemist are back again alongside some of 2013's best.
The Top Projects We Missed In 2013
Bearing in mind we're unable to review every album as it's buzzing, HipHopDX catches up on reviews for Quadron's "Avalanche," Thundercat's "Apocalypse" and Castle's "Gasface."
Our Favorite Non-Rap Artists Of 2013
It's bigger than Hip Hop, and Jhene Aiko and a select group of other artists highlight our favorite non-Rap offerings of 2013.
The 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards
The 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards honors Readers' Choice Album of the Year, Instagram of the Year, and Tweet of the Year.
The 6 Things We Learned At The adidas "Respect The West" Showcase
Exclusive: Nipsey Hussle, Crooked I, Skeme, DJ Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign, RiFF RaFF and YG weigh in from the "Respect The West" showcase with career insights.
