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The LOX Got A Tiny Desk Concert, X Celebrates The Yonkers Trio

The LOX had their turn at a Tiny Desk Concert on NPR, and Hip-Hop fans are absolutely loving it if social media reactions are any indication. The Yonkers’ three-headed rap monster of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P performed with a live band, and there shouldn’t even be a question that it was fire (see: […]

Jim Jones Wants A LOX And Dipset ‘Verzuz’ Rematch [Video]

The LOX and Dipset Verzuz was one of the most memorable moments in Hip-Hop ever. Jim Jones is requesting both groups do a round two. As spotted on Vibe Magazine the Harlem, New York native recently did an interview with AllHipHop.com. While he discussed a variety of topics include his new album Back In My Prime the hosts got him […] The post Jim Jones Wants A LOX And Dipset ‘Verzuz’ Rematch [Video] appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

The Top Moments From Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2022 Concert

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The official start of the summer in NYC is Hot 97’s Summer Jam Concert, and yes it definitely indicated that this year we are indeed back outside. Summer Jam 2022 Brought The Heat The annual concert made its triumphant return in 2021 after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hot 97 looked to build off the energy it started last year with another strong concert packed with performances from new and current Hip-Hop stars, including the rain. As with every Summer Jam show, fans got warmed up outside of the Metlife Arena, enjoying performances from artists who aren’t big enough to rock inside the stadium but deserving of a place on the festival stage. Emerging artists like Girll Codee, Nardo Wick, BabyFace Ray, Drewski &...

The Top Moments From Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2022 Concert

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The official start of the summer in NYC is Hot 97’s Summer Jam Concert, and yes it definitely indicated that this year we are indeed back outside. Summer Jam 2022 Brought The Heat The annual concert made its triumphant return in 2021 after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hot 97 looked to build off the energy it started last year with another strong concert packed with performances from new and current Hip-Hop stars, including the rain. As with every Summer Jam show, fans got warmed up outside of the Metlife Arena, enjoying performances from artists who aren’t big enough to rock inside the stadium but deserving of a place on the festival stage. Emerging artists like Girll Codee, Nardo Wick, BabyFace Ray, Drewski &...

Juelz Santana Praises The LOX, Says They’re A Better Group Than Dipset

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Juelz Santana long ago staked his claim as one of the standout rappers in the mighty Dipset collective. In a recent Drink Champs episode, Mr. “Human Crack In The Flesh” stated that The LOX were a more unified group than the Harlem Diplomats, this after their highly-entertaining battle. Juelz Santana Salutes Unity Of The Lox Juelz Santana sat down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN of the Drink Champs to discuss his career, his dealings with the Dipset, and the VERZUZ battle with The LOX. Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the friendly competition series, the battle came up in conversation during Santana’s visit. Related Stories “My take on that night is [The LOX] are a better group than us because they are a group [The Diplomats] is not a...

Juelz Santana Praises The LOX, Says They’re A Better Group Than Dipset

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Juelz Santana long ago staked his claim as one of the standout rappers in the mighty Dipset collective. In a recent Drink Champs episode, Mr. “Human Crack In The Flesh” stated that The LOX were a more unified group than the Harlem Diplomats, this after their highly-entertaining battle. Juelz Santana Salutes Unity Of The Lox Juelz Santana sat down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN of the Drink Champs to discuss his career, his dealings with the Dipset, and the VERZUZ battle with The LOX. Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the friendly competition series, the battle came up in conversation during Santana’s visit. Related Stories “My take on that night is [The LOX] are a better group than us because they are a group [The Diplomats] is not a...

Jadakiss Reminds Us He Hated The “Shiny Suits” During The Lox’s Bad Boy Days

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Before The Lox officially joined Ruff Ryders and took over the streets with their gritty style of Hip-Hop music, some might’ve forgotten that they were signed to Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy records and were a big part of the “shiny suit” era that many have slandered over the decades. Something Verzuz Gawd Jadakiss isn’t fond of. Recently Jadakiss opened up about having had to wear that dreaded attire in the late 90’s and in an interview with Nas and Ms. Info for The Bridge: 50 Years of Hip Hop podcast, Jay-To-The-Muah once again stated that he “hated” the gleaming threads.  “We never felt comfortable one time wearing [the shiny suits],” Kiss said. “Ma$e loved it… ‘I’m wearing this one.’ When he looked in his dressing room and seen that ...

The Lox Kick An Acapella Freestyle for New Kith x New York Knicks Collection

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kith / KITH Ever since dismantling Dip Set in that now classic Verzuz battle last summer, The Lox have been getting their flowers all across the board and are now the latest rap group to get down with clothing brand, Kith (Dip Set was the last). With Kith releasing a new New York Knicks collection for Christmas, they’ve enlisted the talents of the Yonkers OG’s to help hype their upcoming drop. Taking center stage at Madison Square Garden, The Lox kick an acapella freestyle with Kiss kicking things off with some hard bars like “They say them New York boys dribble too much/Will we make it or will we die? That’s a riddle to us.” After him Sheek and Styles kick their basketball themed verses with some impressive metaphors to have heads boppin’ and faces scrun...

The Lox Kick An Acapella Freestyle for New Kith x New York Knicks Collection

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kith / KITH Ever since dismantling Dip Set in that now classic Verzuz battle last summer, The Lox have been getting their flowers all across the board and are now the latest rap group to get down with clothing brand, Kith (Dip Set was the last). With Kith releasing a new New York Knicks collection for Christmas, they’ve enlisted the talents of the Yonkers OG’s to help hype their upcoming drop. Taking center stage at Madison Square Garden, The Lox kick an acapella freestyle with Kiss kicking things off with some hard bars like “They say them New York boys dribble too much/Will we make it or will we die? That’s a riddle to us.” After him Sheek and Styles kick their basketball themed verses with some impressive metaphors to have heads boppin’ and faces scrun...

10 Things We Learned from The LOX on The Breakfast Club

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Power 105 / Revolt The LOX’s recent landslide win during their Verzuz with Dip Set have made them the darlings of Hip-Hop once again and there here for every second of it. Taking victory laps around New York City, The Lox checked into The Breakfast Club to continue their award tour and chopped it up with your favorite morning trio, Angela Yee, Charlamagne Tha God, and DJ Envy. Revisiting the events of last week’s Verzuz battle, Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch talked about things we didn’t notice on stage, refutes some rumors that begun after the Verzuz battle, and spoke about other experiences they’ve had over their decades in the rap game. Here are the 10 things we learned from The Lox on The Breakfast Club. Styles P said he accidentally broke the bea...

The LOX Get The Keys To Yonkers

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty After a universal waxing of Dipset at last week’s Verzuz battle in Madison Square Garden, The LOX’s hometown of Yonkers are so proud of them that they’ve decided to give the three-man group the keys to the city! Styles P took to his IG page to announce the exciting news and standing alongside Sheek Louch and Verzuz MVP, Jadakiss, Pinero let everyone know that the Lox would soon be “receiving the keys to the city,” but revealed that the ceremony would be more than just a symbolic gesture. “Even doper than that, we’re opening up a revised third park, a third workout station in Yonkers for people, kids, grownups, women and children to have family activities and keep focusing on your health.” Styles and the Lox out here trying to mak...

Get Your Timbs Ready, The LOX & Dipset Are Going On A Joint Tour Following Verzuz Showdown

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bryan Bedder / Getty The LOX and Dipset might be throwing shots at each other leading up to their highly-anticipated Verzuz, but that’s not gonna stop them from making money together. When the dust settles after the two iconic Hip-Hop stables put their hit records up against each other at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater on Tuesday (Aug.3), they will be hitting the road together. Spotted on HipHopnMore, LOX members Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P spoke with Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez ahead of the big Verzuz event and confirmed they would be going on a full tour with Dipset kicking off in September. Sheek dropped the big news first with his LOX brethren confirming to Martinez. According to the rap trio, the idea of a Verzuz and joint tour came fo...

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