Riley Wallace
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Lil Kim's 'La Bella Mafia': 10 Things You May (Or May Not) Have Known
HipHopDX breaks down 10 things you may (or may not) have known about La Bella Mafia in celebration of the two-decade milestone. → Read More
Rappers That Died in 2022
We celebrate and honor the rappers that died in 2022 and reflect on the year after recovering COVID, drugs, and violence in Hip Hop. → Read More
Busta Rhymes | The Fuse Is Lit Album Review
HipHopDX brings you the Busta Rhymes The Fuse Is Lit album review which was released on Friday November 18, 2022. Busta continues with quality even in his late age → Read More
Busta Rhymes 'When Disaster Strikes'
In celebration of the album’s 25-year legacy, here are 10 Things You May Not Have Known About Busta Rhymes’ “When Disaster Strikes...” → Read More
Jeezy & DJ Drama
HipHopDX brings you the Jeezy and DJ Drama album review which was released on Friday October 21, 2022. The duo bring mixtape era nostalgia back with a toothy grin. → Read More
Armani Caesar Talks Elizabeth Taylor: "She Represents Queendom & Luxury"
Armani Caesar is set to drop her sophomore LP, The Liz 2, on the storied Buffalo imprint late next month. → Read More
Westside Gunn Adds $100K Last Supper Painting To His Collection
Could the Flygod be one of the most prolific art collectors in Hip Hop? → Read More
Westside Gunn 'Peace "Fly" God' Is Built For Seasoned Griselda Fans
HipHopDX brings you the Westside Gunn Peace Fly God album review which was released on Friday July 8, 2022. Gunn strips things back for a rushed but rewarding teaser. → Read More
Logic 'Vinyl Days' Is A Respectable Farewell To His Def Jam Era
Built around this idea of vinyl, sampling and paying homage to the artists who paved the way for him, the Maryland rapper delivers a love letter to his influences that doesn't get too bogged down in his gripes with his perception. → Read More
Boldy James & Real Bad Man 'Killing Nothing' Rekindles Their Chemistry
Much like their previous collaboration, the generally low-tempo MC sounds especially menacing over dark and engagingly boom-bap-tinged soundscapes. → Read More
Black Star 'No Fear Of Time' Is Almost Worth The Wait
Lack of everyday slappers aside, it's a grand return to form, giving truth to the bars, "Black Star shines eternally," off their debut single 24 years ago. → Read More
Snoop Dogg 'BODR' Breathes New Life Into Death Row Records
HipHopDX brings you the Snoop Dogg BODR album review which was released on Friday February 11, 2022. Snoop Dogg revives the iconic label for pleasing results. → Read More
Benny The Butcher 'Tana Talk 4' Continues His Streak Of Solid Bar-Filled Rap
Despite sporting top to bottom production from Daringer, Beat Butcha, and HipHopDX 2021 producer of the year Alchemist, Tana Talk 4’s sound feels much less dark, while still maintaining the persona fans have become accustomed to over the years. → Read More
Conway The Machine ‘God Don't Make Mistakes’ Is A Monument To His Depth As An Artist
This body of work uncorks a lot of the themes and realities that the Buffalo native has been keeping bottled up throughout his recent run, pivoting from his usual darker content — giving listeners a peek behind the curtain. → Read More
Nas & Hit-Boy ‘MAGIC’ Ups The Ante Following A Stellar 2-Album Run
HipHopDX brings you the Nas & Hit-Boy 'MAGIC' album review which was released on December 24, 2021. The duo close the year with a choice offering. → Read More
Rick Hyde Delivers New Punchlines To Old Topics On BSF Album ‘Plates II’
HipHopDX heads to the kitchen to peep Rick Hyde's debut with BSF ‘Plates 2,’ where the Buffalo MC delivers a well made intro project after head turning guest spots. → Read More
Best R&B Artists of 2020
A handful of R&B artists stood out as the best R&B singers of 2020. These singers blessed us with soundtracks for the soul when the world needed it most. → Read More
12 Christmas Rap Songs You Absolutely CANNOT Play Around Children
Here at HipHopDX, we've rounded up a list of Christmas songs that you probably shouldn't blast when the kiddies are in the room. → Read More
Best Movies Within Hip Hop Culture 2020
While fans weren’t lining up to go see movies in the theater, Netflix and other streaming platforms still brought us the best Hip Hop movies of 2020. → Read More
Biggest Hip Hop Comebacks of 2020
2020 has been a rollercoaster that managed to some unexpected high notes from artists who were on the quiet. Here are our five most prominent comebacks of 2020. → Read More