HipHopDx Interviews
Trae Tha Truth: Houston’s Untouchable Street King
With “Tha Truth” dropping today, H-Town’s finest talks putting together his biggest album to date, Trae Day’s importance and his hilarious on-going animated web series.
Artists Development, Stand Up & Roc Nation Deal Proves Cipha Sounds’ Worth Beyond Hot 97
Former radio personality talks Roc Nation, involvement in New York collective Dem Boyz From The Wood and comedy.
Julia Beverly’s Detailed Analysis Of Pimp C & His Historic Impact On Hip Hop
Former publisher of Ozone Magazine discusses the extensive research done for her upcoming biography “Sweet Jones: Pimp C’s Trill Life Story.”
Goldlink's Electric Circus
For a youth leader in "future bounce," Goldlink put the 21st century away to get a grasp on his ever-changing core.
Gunplay’s New Beginning: “I Can Still Smell The Shit Storm I Just Got Out Of”
Before the MMG soldier drops his debut “Living Legend,” he reflects on how the past several years molded his new outlook.
Why We Shouldn't Define Hip Hop: A Conversation From Three Perspectives
Sincerely Collins, Richard Raw, and Rich Po Slim riff on why Hip Hop cannot and should not ever be defined.
13 Things We Learned From Chief Keef’s “Bang 3” Listening Session
Chief Keef inked a two album deal with FilmOn.tv and plans to release "Bang 3" on August 18. HipHopDX attended the listening session. Here are 13 things that we learned.
Joell Ortiz & !llmind Continue Their Fight For New York Hip Hop
The rapper and producer vets talk their new joint project, surprise releases, underdog status and more.
Nobody's Bigger Than The Legacy Of Slum Village
Preparing for the release of their latest album “YES,” Slum Village reflects on past and present members along with their role in pioneering rap's duality.
Vince Staples: Long Beach's Most Wanted
Vince Staples illuminates his true-to-life masterpiece, "Summertime '06," as we take a deep dive into the psyche of Hip Hop's next luminary.
Musical Genius Adrian Younge Is An Analog Soul In a Digital World
Adrian Younge's dogged pursuit of sound ties him to Ghostface Killah and now Raekwon in "Twelve Reasons To Die II," but it also lifts him into the drivers seat of the debate between analog and digital.
T-Wayne Masters The Art Of Going Viral
300 Entertainment rapper explains the success of his chart topper “Nasty Freestyle.”
Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric Discuss How Czarface Challenges The Industry Status Quo
Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric mine the Hip Hop landscape for meaning, talk the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame, and why the 90s were so special.
Behind Bars With Crunchy Black: “This Jail Shit Ain’t Shit To Me”
Original Three 6 Mafia member talks managing his Hard Hittaz Money Gang from inside the walls of Las Vegas’ Clark County Detention Center.
Yelawolf Unhinged: “It’s Really Unfair To Say That Anything I’ve Done Is Conventional”
Catfish Billy describes how “Love Story” empowered him creatively.
Duck Down Music President Dru Ha and HipHopDX Presents The Iconic Label's Top 20 Moments
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Duck Down, the legendary Dru Ha runs through the 20 definitive moments that defined the label's past two decades.
Sage The Gemini’s Exodus From Bay Area Notable To International Hit Maker
HBK Gang member discusses capitalizing on two of this year’s biggest hit singles, “GDFR” with Flo Rida and “Good Thing” featuring Nick Jonas.
Camp Lo’s Classic Bronx Cool Continues Through “Ragtime Hightimes”
Geechie Suede, Sonny Cheeba and Ski Beatz talk longevity at a time where compromise has become the norm.
Fong-Sai-U Says "Fuck Troy Ave" & Slams Solar For Brainwashing Guru
He also talks his new album "Ballad Of A Massacre" in this explosive new interview.
Siya: I'm The LGBT Jay Z
In this HipHopDX exclusive, Siya details the second season of Sisterhood Of Hip Hop, explains why she hasn't yet signed or co-signed a female emcee, and reveals that French Montana asked her to join his Coke Boys collective.
