Premiere: Celebrate Biggie’s Birthday With Two New Episodes Of ‘The SMALLS Family’

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  1 Comment

Today, on what would've been Chris Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.'s 41st birthday, hip-hop fans are given a good reason to take a look back on the legacy of the Brooklyn-bred MC. While Big's untimely death (as well as ...

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Check Out Travi$ Scott’s New Mixtape ‘Owl Pharaoh’

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by C. Vernon Coleman  •  3 Comments

XXL Freshman and Hustle Gang signee, Travi$ Scott gives us his mixtape, Owl Pharaoh. The Houston rapper taps T.I., Wale, Meek Mill, A$AP Ferg and more for the oft delayed 13-track offering which finally hit the Internet, today. Download the mixtape, ...

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Exclusive: Scott Leemon Reveals New Details On Chris Lighty’s Death

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Attorney Scott Leemon has revealed new details on the investigation of Chris Lighty’s death. Leemon, who has worked on many high-profile cases in hip-hop, was a close personal friend of the late hip-hop mogul. Back in September 2012, Leemon launched an ...

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Lil Durk Joins French Montana’s Coke Boys Imprint

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  9 Comments

One of Chicago's most anticipated up-and-comers has joined forces with French Montana's Coke Boys imprint. Recent Executive Vice President of Def Jam Shawn "Pecas" Costner took to Twitter today to announce that Lil Durk has joined French's Coke Boys imprint. Pecas ...

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E-40 Featuring Lil Jon “Ripped”

May 21st, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  1 Comment

Do you hate being sober? if you do, this song is perfect for you. E-40 and Lil John express their love for liquor with "Ripped." The west coast rapper said last year that he is doing three more installments to ...

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Chief Keef Was Arrested In Atlanta Yesterday

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  52 Comments

Instagram Chief Keef was arrested for disorderly conduct yesterday in DeKalb County, GA.,TMZ reports. The details surrounding the arrest are unclear, but Keef confirmed it on Twitter earlier this morning. “Jus Got Out Of Dekalb County jail In ...

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EP Review: Mykki Blanco, Betty Rubble: The Initiation

May 21st, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  1 Comment

It’s been a year since the release of Mykki Blanco’s breakout video, “Join My Militia (Nas Gave Me A Perm).” Since then, he’s been on both North American and European tours, covered The Village Voice and has arguably been the only ...

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Chief Keef Drops The Video For “Macaroni Time”

May 21st, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  5 Comments

Chief Keef drop the visuals to "Macaroni Time" as he prepares to release his upcoming mixtape Bang Pt. 2. Keef has had a roller coaster month, beginning with signing to 1017 Brick Squad. But recently, he was arrested in Atlanta ...

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Cash Money Content Releasing Big Meech’s ’48 Laws Of The Street’

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

Slim and Baby's Cash Money Records has continued to expand and thrive in markets outside of music, recently teaming with Atria Books in a joint venture to release urban entertainment and literature via Cash Money Content. After releasing an urban ...

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Contest: Win Tickets To Tonight’s XXL Freshmen Live 2013 Show In NYC!

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  13 Comments

Enter for the chance to win a pair of tickets to see tonight's XXL Freshman Live 2013 show in New York City! XXL is now offering fans the chance to win two tickets to our New York City performance of the XXL Freshman Live 2013 ...

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