HipHopDX

HipHopDX is a digital magazine that focuses on hip hop music reviews and news. The site is led by its president and publisher, Sharath Cherian, with Justin Hunte serving as the editor-in-chief. It is the main publication of the Cheri Media Group. In 2012, HipHopDX received a nomination for "Best Hip Hop Online Site" at the BET Hip Hop Awards. Additionally, on September 3, 2013, The Source recognized HipHopDX as the third most popular website in the hip hop industry on their Digital Power 30 list.

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Lil Wayne Producer Sues UMG Over Unpaid Royalties

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Lil Wayne producer, Darius “Deezle” Harrison has sued UMG over their alleged failure to pay him royalties for his work on Tha Carter III. Harrison is a credited producer on six tracks on the hugely successful album including Billboard Hot 100 number one hit “Lollipop”. In his lawsuit, he claims that UMG owe him a total of $3 million in royalties going back a decade.
DJ Khaled Reveals He Is Back In 'Album Mode'

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

DJ Khaled has announced that he is back in album mode with some help from fitness influencer Ashton Hall. In a video posted on social media by Khaled, the heavyset producer can be seen sprinting topless on a beach alongside Hall. He simply captioned the clip “album mode” and confirmed that his delayed project was still titled Aalam of God though he did not reveal any fresh details such as release date or features.
Kanye West Says He Is No Longer Antisemitic

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Kanye West has claimed that he is no longer antisemitic. On X, West appeared to declare that he had reversed course on his rhetoric which has frequently taken aim at Jews and braised Nazism and Hitler.
Skilla Baby Shot Several Times In Drive-By In Detroit

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Detroit, MI - Skilla Baby has been shot several times as the victim of a drive-by shooting in his home city of Detroit. According to local news outlet Fox 2, the rapper was shot in the 8 Mile area while in a black SUV that ultimately crashed into a building just off the road. They report that Skilla suffered grazes to the head and back and was also shot in the hand.
Megan Thee Stallion's Lawyers Blast Tory Lanez's 'New Evidence'

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Megan Thee Stallion‘s lawyers have blasted Tory Lanez and his legal team’s claims that they have new evidence which exonerates the Canadian rapper. In a lengthy report released by the Houston Hottie’s attorneys, Megan’s side outlined the evidence against Lanez which ultimately convicted him.
Chris Brown Supported By Justin Bieber Over Jail Release

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Chris Brown has found some support from Justin Bieber after he was released from jail in the UK. Shortly after being freed from custody on bail, Brown posted a picture of himself at an airport on Instagram. Bieber then jumped in the comments to say: “Welcome home.”Bieber is not the only supporter Brown has had during his latest legal troubles.
2 Chainz Was Banned From Smoking Weed Around Eminem

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

2 Chainz has revealed that he was banned from smoking weed around Eminem when they were in the studio together. Appearing on Club Shay Shay, the Atlanta rapper opened up about his experience working the rap legend on songs such as “Chloraseptic” and “Kyrie & Luka”. Chainz said: “When I did work with Eminem, I couldn’t smoke in there. It was kinda funny. It was his people, not Eminem.
Kid Cudi Opens Up After Diddy Trial Testimony

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Kid Cudi has opened up after going through what he calls a “stressful” time testifying in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial. In a video he put out on social media shortly after he finished giving evidence, Cudi spoke briefly about the emotions of the situation. He said: “Hey guys, so I, I just wanna say, man, I’ve been seeing all the love and support, and I just wanna say thank you so much, man.
Young Thug Blasts Kid Cudi As A 'Rat' Over Diddy Testimony

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Young Thug has blasted Kid Cudi as a â€śratâ€ť for testifying against Diddy in his sex trafficking trial. Cudi took to the stand yesterday (May 22) and gave evidence about how he believed Diddy had broken into his house and harmed his dog as well as setting fire to his carIn a since deleted post on X, Thugger has made it known that he disapproves of Cudi testifying in the trial.
Joey Bada$$ Plans To Drop His Next Album This Summer

1 week ago | hiphopdx.com | Sam Moore

Joey Bada$$ has announced plans to release his highly anticipated next album before the end of the summer. Speaking on Uproxx‘s Sound Check, the New Yorker set out the plans to capitalize on his recent attention. Joey said: “The goal is to get the album out before August 30.”In recent times, Joey has been causing waves by going at Kendrick Lamar as he declares war on the West Coast, releasing several tracks aimed at Dot, Rey Vaughn and Daylyt.