HipHopDX Editorials
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The Joke's On You: 10 Legendary Hip Hop Albums That Never Were
Editorialsposted 11 days ago
From Dr. Dre & Ice Cube's "Helter Skelter" album, to a Likwit Crew collective effort, to Common & Q-Tip, DX looks back on the projects we believed enough to hope for, and we're still waiting...
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10 Things We Learned Reading The Jay-Z Book "Empire State Of Mind"
Editorialsposted 18 days ago
A new Jay-Z biography has hit the news stands by Forbes' Zack O'Malley Greenburg that has some interesting sources and revelations that may shock even the biggest super-fan.
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Great Debates: Lupe Fiasco - Is He An All Time Great, Or A Fiasco
Editorialsposted 18 days ago
HipHopDX's new series looks at Lu's triumphs and tribulations, from an actual debate between our editor Omar Burgess and staff writer Slava Kuperstein.
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Nate Dogg Remembered: How One Man's Music Chronicled 'The Hard Way'
Editorialsposted 20 days ago
DX's Omar Burgess, a fellow Long Beach native, looks at the singer in 213 and some unknown facts about his life that help us understand the soul in his lyrics and song.
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The Formula: 15 Hip Hop Drink Recipes From Rappers Who Made Them Famous
Editorialsposted 26 days ago
From Thug Passion and Hurricane to Mali-booyow, K.C. Tea and OG Diddy, HipHopDX gives you 15 cocktails that came from Rap lyrics, that'll leave you "dead bent."
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Cell Therapy: How Leaving Prison Affects A Rapper's Career
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
As Prodigy is welcomed home and Ja Rule prepares for his upcoming prison bid, one writer breaks down how being behind bars impacts a rapper's career.
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The Offering: Why There's Greater Impact In Rap's Apologies Than Disses
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
After a week that brought us "2.0 Boys," a look at changed relationships through honest lyrics - from Royce Da 5'9" speaking to Eminem on "Move On," to Game apologizing to Dr. Dre on "Doctor's Advocate."
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Skin Deep: What We Can Learn From Yung LA's Pink Duck
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
Does Young Leland's pink duck tattoo say more about us than it does him?
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Infographic - The Rise & Fall of Lil Jon
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
A linear look at how Jonathan Smith went from the multi-platinum "King of Crunk" of the dance-floor to hustlin' pizzas and getting face time with Donald Trump.
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HipHopDX Presents: Kool Keith's All-Time Top 10 Porn Stars
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
From Sinnamon Love and Toni Sweets to throwbacks like Spontaneous Xtasty and Nina Deponca, Grandmaster Kool Keith gives you a list for your eyes.
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Snubs, Lies & Videotape: A Week Of Rap F*ckery
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
We take a look back at Guru's Grammy snub, dysfunction in the G.O.O.D. Music family and the latest edition of Lil' Kim versus Nicki Minaj.
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Get Your Mind Right: Why So Serious?
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
Professor Brian Sims looks at why the recent tragic events with Congresswoman Giffords and DJ Kool Herc have been distorted by the media and masses, as anything different than everyday life.
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All Souled Out: An Analysis Of Hip Hop Endorsements
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
HipHopDX's Omar Burgess looks at a history of Rap's major endorsements, and what we should think about them as a preview to Eminem's Lipton Brisk Super Bowl ad.
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10 Of Hip Hop's Most Criminally Slept-On Albums
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
For fans of DJ Quik, Rakim, M.O.P., Busta Rhymes, Pete Rock and Ice Cube, DX goes back on our fan-boy ish to give you 10 records that you should hear before you (or Hip Hop) die.
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Distant Relatives Jamaican Journey Part Three: Trenchtown Rock
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
HipHopDX Presents the final in our three-part series, where Nas first visits the historic Trenchtown, in a day that calls the spirit of Bob Marley and culminates the Distant Relatives' journey.
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HipHopDX's 2011 Release Preview
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
Every type of Rap fan has something to be hopeful for with this comprehensive breakdown of everything from Dr. Dre to Tyga, Pusha T to Kool G Rap, with all sorts of things in between.
