HipHopDx Editorials

Video Games and Hip Hop: The Dynamic Duo

50 Cent's Bulletproof, Def Jam Vendetta, Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row. Why are Hip Hop and Video Games a match made in heaven?

Hip Hop Legends -- Has Their Time Come And Gone?

Perhaps the best solution is a continued pioneering spirit moving forward while respecting the values and simplicity of the older generation thus keeping a link to the past. Other genres like rock

Hip-Hop & Education

"Hip hop is inherently political, the language is political. It uses language as a weapon -- not a weapon to violate or not a weapon to offend, but a weapon that pushes the envelope that provokes people, makes people think."

Making It As A New Rap Artist Today

Committing to success, pursuing more than just one avenue and staying true to your sound will not guarantee success but will at least put on the right path.

50 Cent drops "The Bomb" on Diddy!

50 Cent vs P Diddy eh? Well here's an analysis of why these two are going at it..."When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong."

Hip Hop on the Big Screen -- Reel Success Creates a New Genre of Film

Once films like New Jack City (Ice T), Boyz n the Hood (Ice Cube) and Juice (Tupac Shakur) hit it big the floodgates were opened suddenly creating a new genre of films almost entirely created around hip hop and rap.

The Hip Hop Entrepreneur: Mind on their Money and Money on Their Mind

With hip-hop being the most popular of pop culture, it is easy for these young men to take their street hustle and flip it into a corporate hustle.

What The F@#K?!?!

Lil Wayne likes men? Loon beating up dudes with a shovel? Nas getting the "holy living shit" slapped out of him?

Callin Out Names: Who You Callin A Bitch???

This ain't about women. This is about the other bitches out there. The new Hip Hop generation is a bunch of whiny punk bitches...

History of the Grill

We answer the infamous question "Who Started the Grill?" Was it the South? Does having a grill mean you're tough? Where did they come from? All questions answered!

Legal Beef: Is It Healthy To Eat?

Cam vs Jay-Z in a steel cage match? Ludacris vs Mystery Opponent in a boxing match? This can happen if we LEGALIZE BEEF!

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

J-23 takes it back ten years and reflects upon just what it was that made Jay-Z's debut album so special

R&Beef: Where's The Love?

Next vs 112 and Jagged Edge? R. Kelly vs Sisqo? Usher vs Mario? R&B has now turned into R&Beef and is like rap more than ever now.

Who The Hell Am I? "Stop Snitchin On Yourself"

Stop Snitchin right? Well someone needs to tell Cam, 50 and Jeezy amongst others that they are violating a new code of the streets.

What The F@#K?!?!

Jay-Z sexing Rhianna behind Beyonce's back? Who's "R. Kelly-ing" your kids? Kicking Jesus' ass? Gas prices?

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Callin Out Names: Food For Thought

From Mike Jones, Paul Wall and Ying Yang to Mos Def, Common and Immortal Technique...It's all Hip Hop...Right?

What The F@#k!?!?

Three Six won an Oscar? Cam'ron shitting on Jay-Z (again)? White kids saying the N-Word? You know what time it is!

Who The Hell Am I? A History Of Violence

Who is responsible for hip hop's violent image? Does <b>The Game</b> make you want to f*ck someone up? Who's responsible?

What The F@#k!?!?

Cam vs Jay-Z, Kanye is Jesus, Dave Chappelle on Oprah, snap music and everyone has a gotdamn grill...What The F@#k?