Jadakiss Gave Him His First Check: Hip Dog on The LOX & Yonkers’ Rise
As The LOX continue making headlines with new appearances and music, stories from their early days are resurfacing—and one of the most interesting comes from entrepreneur Hip Dog.
“Jadakiss Gave Me My First Check”
In a WorldWide Entertainment TV interview, Hip Dog revealed a key moment in his journey:
His first check in the music industry came from Jadakiss
That connection wasn’t random—it was rooted in Yonkers.
Before the Fame: Real Ties
A recently shared childhood photo featuring Hip Dog alongside members connected to The LOX—including Sheek Louch and Styles P—adds visual proof to what Hip described in the interview.
These weren’t industry relationships built later.
They were already there.
Yonkers vs The World
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Hip Dog also pointed out something often overlooked:
While many focus on Harlem’s influence in hip-hop history, Yonkers artists were moving just as powerfully.
From The LOX to DMX, the city was producing:
- street credibility
- industry impact
- cultural influence
All at the same time.
A Legacy Still Active Today
Was just saying the other day that hip hop needs some LOX this year, solo projects too 🙏 https://t.co/dwWZwm1Doj
— Jeff (@jdy85) March 26, 2026
With The LOX continuing to release music and appear in major platforms like podcasts and interviews, these early stories carry even more weight.
They remind fans that:
The foundation of hip-hop wasn’t just built in studios—it was built in neighborhoods.
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