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ScHoolboy Q Says Kendrick Lamar Inspires Him, Talks Parenting & "Oxymoron"
Exclusive: ScHoolboy Q describes life as a father and rapper, explaining the stress and success he's attained as he prepares to release "Oxymoron."editorials
Yeezus Saves: Kanye West, Black Power & Consumerism
Contextually speaking, Kanye West's broad generalizations about race, wealth & power may be the best we can hope for from a Top 40 emcee signed to a major record label.editorials
Father Emcees: 10 Hip Hop Songs Celebrating Fatherhood
In anticipation of Father's Day, we look at examples of fatherhood through the lyrics of rappers that present themselves as not only people who can spit dope rhymes, but also as doting daddies.interviews
Jarren Benton & Dizzy Wright Address Rick Ross & Lil Wayne's Lost Endorsements
Exclusive: Funk Volume's Jarren Benton & Dizzy Wright recall their initial meeting & explain why Hopsin's next album won't be delayed as long as Dr. Dre's "Detox."interviews
Problem Lists His Top Moments In Compton Hip Hop History
Exclusive: Problem explains his bond with IamSU! and respectfully shoots down any rumors about possibly joining T.I. as part of the Hustle Gang.interviews
A$AP Ferg Says He & A$AP Rocky Were "Bashed" For Their Trendsetting Fashion
Exclusive: Harlem's A$AP Ferg breaks down his Battle Rap history, the internal competition on his "Work (Remix)" and recalls being called "gay" and "weirdo" by rivals for ushering in form-fitting, designer jeans.interviews
Kurupt Opens Up About Foxy Brown Relationship & Reconciling With DMX
Exclusive: Kurupt explains how love and loyalty factored into some of his most notorious beefs and how time, reflection and drinking shots together squashed some of them.interviews
Papoose Says "Nacirema Dream" Sales Dispel Myth Of A Digital-Only Marketplace
Exclusive: Papoose shuns the current mixtape scene and points to his multiple-week run on SoundScan as proof that there is still a market for physical albums.interviews
Hayes Discloses Floyd Mayweather Partnership & Ghostwriting Process For Dr. Dre & Timbaland
Exclusive: Hayes gives the motivation behind his "31 Days In May" campaign and transitioning from Dr. Dre and Timbaland's ghostwriter to being a member of The Money Team.editorials
All Samples Cleared: The Importance & Rules Of Hip Hop Sampling
Apollo Brown lists his 20 favorite Hip Hop samples and runs down the significance and proper etiquette of sample-based production.interviews
Ghostface Killah Says "Illmatic" Made Him "Step His Pen Game Up"
Exclusive: Ghostface Killah recalls his formative years and how battles with the Wu-Tang Clan and other peers in Hip Hop have influenced him.interviews
Rich Kidd Talks Toronto's Hip Hop & Submitting Beats To Kanye West & Jay-Z
Exclusive: Rich Kidd sounds off on his transition to a full-time rapper, working with Young Guru and the evolution of Toronto's Hip Hop scene.editorials
13 Great Hip Hop Songs For The Summer
HipHopDX compiles a list of great Rap songs perfect for summer.interviews
J-Dee Of Da Lench Mob Describes Becoming An Author During His 20-Year Prison Stint
Exclusive: J-Dee details being voted out of Da Lench Mob and teaming up with Tray Deee of Tha Eastsidaz on a collection of short stories during his incarceration.editorials
Born Sinner: Predictions On J. Cole's Sophomore Album
An improved understanding of Top 40 radio singles, a desire to provide social commentary and some natural evolution as an artist offer reasons to be excited about J. Cole's "Born Sinner" album.- 1 of 667 Next →
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