Author: Isla Rasmussen

Like so many others in the Hip Hop community, Russell Simmons is speaking out about the recent police killing of

Buffalo, NY – Armani Caesar was introduced to Griselda Records’ fans in March as the independent record label’s first female

RZA has partnered with ESPN’s The Undefeated to release “Be Like Water,” a new song and video inspired by the

Tekashi 6ix9ine clearly has no shame. The polarizing rapper, who’s currently on house arrest after being granted a compassionate release

YK Osiris put his gloves on once again and hopped into the ring with a new opponent. On Wednesday (June

Stevie J may or may not be going through some things at home, but he’s keeping it positive regardless. The

Killer Mike pointed out the hypocrisy of NFL star Drew Brees’ comments on kneeling protests during an appearance on ESPN’s

New York, NY – Joe Budden expressed amusement after witnessing the boarding up of luxury stores in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.

Detroit, MI – Trick Trick is evidently not playing around. Shortly after his hometown of Detroit announced a “No Fly

Fashion Nova, the clothing retailer known for its relationship with Cardi B, is backing up its words with money. The

Los Angeles, CA – Danielle Bregoli, who’s also known by her rap moniker Bhad Bhabie, has reportedly checked into rehab.

As the music industry took time to pause on Blackout Tuesday (June 2), JAY-Z did his part by taking out

Long before E-40’s emergence in 1988, Todd Shaw was the original Bay Area ambassador as a teenage South Central Los

The country mourns the death of yet another black teen. Seventeen-year-old Antwon Rose was shot in the back by local

Los Angeles, CA – Black Lives Matter, which is why HipHopDX is participating in Blackout Tuesday 2020. On June 2,

Public Enemy has been speaking out about racial injustices and the plight of black people for over 30 years. As

LL Cool J crafted some new rhymes to encapsulate the outrage sparked by the police killing of George Floyd. For

Atlanta, GA – Young M.A helped out one of her fans who got pulled over by cops after an interaction

As protests took place outside of the White House over the weekend, Donald Trump was nowhere to be found. According

Don Lemon used his platform on Saturday (May 30) to call out Hollywood leaders, musicians and stars for inaction following