HipHopDx Interviews
Fashawn & Timothy Bradley Jr. Discuss Admiring Each Other's Styles
Exclusive: Before taking on Manny Pacquiao April 12, Timothy Bradley sat down with Fashawn for a back and forth about their influences and approach to competition.
Pharoahe Monch Reveals Previous Bouts With Depression & Suicidal Thoughts
Exclusive: Pharoahe Monch chronicles his experiences performing in Europe and details how art imitated life in a medical bout leading up to his "P.T.S.D." album.
Yung Joc Calls Eminem & Nicki Minaj's Use Of "Lookin' Boy" Flattering
Exclusive: Yung Joc reveals why he won't be put in a compromising position on "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and recalls convincing Puff Daddy to greenlight the song "Knock It Out."
A$AP Ferg & A$AP Nast Shed Light On "L.O.R.D." Album Delays
Exclusive: A$AP Ferg and A$AP Nast detail how art, Golden Era Hip Hop and Harlem influence their sound. The collective also provide an update on their "L.O.R.D." album.
Ebro Darden & Peter Rosenberg Say HOT 97 Is Only Station That Matters
Exclusive: Ebro Darden details his departure as HOT 97 Program Director and recalls offering Angela Yee a spot on "The Morning Show." Cipha Sounds gives tips to aspiring deejays and radio personalities.
Talib Kweli Talks Growing His Independent Business Model With "Gravitas"
Exclusive: Talib Kweli shares how input from Ryan Leslie and inspiration from Louis C.K. led to more profits, and he reveals that MC Hammer is a Black Star fan.
Sage The Gemini Recalls Meeting HBK Gang & His Early Influences
Exclusive: Sage the Gemini speaks on his success as an independent artist, pushing positivity and his various sources of inspiration.
Nick Cannon Takes Step Back From "Soul Train," Recalls Crafting "Gigolo" With R. Kelly
Exclusive: Nick Cannon says he was "rushing" into reviving the classic franchise. He also explains why "White People Party Music" isn't risky.
Mibbs Previews "Made In The USA" EP & Talks Early Pac Div Work
Exclusive: With two of his five solo EPs out, Mibbs looks forward to a "worldly" sound and looks back at the natural chemistry developed with Blu, Dom Kennedy and Miguel.
The Grouch & Eligh Explain Connecting With Fans Via Kickstarter
Exclusive: While on the road for the tour of their three-disc project "The Tortoise and the Crow," Grouch and Eligh discuss why they feel the album is historic.
Madlib & Freddie Gibbs Chronicle Discovering Each Other's Music
Exclusive: On the heels of releasing "Pinata," Freddie Gibbs and Madlib detail meeting each other in Europe and how they became friends before collaborating on an album.
Ashanti Recounts Her Peaceful Reconciliation With Ja Rule & Irv Gotti
Exclusive: Ashanti looks back on the highlights of a 12-year career, explains eschewing features on "Braveheart" and explains her involvement in the upcoming Tupac Shakur biopic.
Prodigy Revisits "Survival Of The Fittest;" Talks Mobb Deep Evolution
Exclusive: Mobb Deep's Prodigy, reveals what he meant when he said, "There's a war going on outside." He also talks Queensbridge and recalls MC Shan's ill-fashion sense.
A$ton Matthews Anticipates Displaying His Versatility With "A$ton 3:16"
Exclusive: A$ton Matthews revisits honing his craft after being shot, bonding with A$AP Mob, Joey Fatts & Vince Staples and not giving away any more free music.
DJ Yella Reveals Aborted Eazy-E Tracks & Why Dr. Dre Shelved "Detox"
Exclusive: N.W.A founding member DJ Yella updates the progress of the group's biopic and reflects on his role in the Ruthless Records legacy.
Kid Ink Talks Seeking Depth As A Writer & Favorite Notorious B.I.G. Song
Exclusive: Kid Ink reveals how early production work with Diddy and Nipsey Hussle prepared him for success as a solo artist and why late Twitter replies can be a very good thing.
Matt Welch Describes How Get On Down Curates Limited Edition Projects
Exlcusive: Matt Welch explains the model behind Get On Down's handmade reissues by Raekwon, the Pharcyde, Nas, Hieroglyphics and more.
Ted Lucas Divulges Keys To Slip-N-Slide Records' 20-Year Run
Exclusive: From taking a baseball bat to bootleggers to brokering deals with Rick Ross, Ted Lucas explains his successes as the founder of Slip-N-Slide Records.
One For All: Hip Hop's Botched Racial Dialogue With Lord Jamar
Lord Jamar's comments on race in Hip Hop have had the potential to be constructive, but Hip Hop as a collective unit needs to do a better job of making this discussion a productive one.
Damien Ritter Revisits "Knock Madness" & Organically Growing Funk Volume
Exclusive: The limited return of "Industry 101" begins with Funk Volume's Damien Ritter and an explanation of applying various marketing strategies to Hopsin's "Knock Madness."
