Founder(s): Sharath Cherian
Owner: Warner Music Group
Year Founded: 1999; 21 years ago
Location: Los Angeles (HQ)
Coverage: Global
Website: www.hiphopdx.com
Current status: Active
Type of site: Electronic media
About:
HipHopDX is an online magazine of hip hop ย news and music criticism. Founded in 1999 by Sharath Cherian who is also the current president and publisher.
The editor-in-chief is Trent Clark. HipHopDX is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group.
It was acquired by Warner Music Group in September 2020.
HipHopDX was nominated for "Best Hip Hop Online Site" at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. On September 3, 2013, The Source ย named HipHopDX, number three on their 2013 Digital Power 30 list, which ranks websites that are the most popular in the hip hop industry.
