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11 Memorable Live OutKast Performaces On YouTube
OutKast has been in the news all week. It was confirmed that they will reunite and headline two of the biggest festivals of the year, Coachella and New York City’s annual Governors Ball. They was also a tumblr made just to troll fans who don't know who OutKast is. With a plethora of songs and ...
DJ Drama Names Three Artists He’s Excited About After New Atlantic A&R Deal
DJ Drama started off 2014 with a bang and added another line to his illustrious resumé: A&R at Atlantic Records. It's a fitting new position for the Gangsta Grillz pioneer, who has been an integral part of the rise and careers of some of hip-hop's biggest artists today. The Atlanta native'...
Selfies Friday: MaryGold
Have you met Curren$y’s Jet Life Recordings newest signing, MaryGold? She's super talent and super hot. So for Selfies Friday, here's our homage to her.
Hottest Video Games For 2014
You’re looking at your shiny new consoles that dropped last November but start to realize other than the few games that launched with then, the virtual cupboard is kind of bare. Typically when the new year rolls over things don’t start to heat up video game wise until the 2nd quarter. XXL wants ...
Devin The Dude Started Smoking Weed After Losing A Footrace
The legalization of marijuana is one of the major topics in America today, with Colorado and Washington recently going pro-weed and Alaska readying itself to be the third. So when XXL sought out a rapper who would share their knowledge on the subject, we looked no further than Houston native and noted weed connoisseur, Devin The Dude...
Here’s A Site Just For Weird People Who Don’t Know Who OutKast Is
News broke this week that OutKast will reunite and headline two of the biggest festivals of the year, Coachella and New York City's annual Governors Ball. Fans became elated over the news that the duo of Big Boi and Andre 3000 are back together and will be performing again. How...
Happy Birthday, Brotha Lynch Hung!
Today marks the 45th birthday of Brotha Lynch Hung! The Sacramento, Calif. MC gained notoriety as a innovator for horror core rap and his gruesome style. He released his seventh studio album called Mannibalector back in February of 2013 under Strange Music.
Happy Birthday, Brot...
YG Launches New Webisode Series
With YG's upcoming debut studio album, My Krazy Life, coming out on March 18, the west coast rapper is launching a webisode series called My Krazy Life to give fans an all-access look into his life on tour and plenty more.
In the first episode of the series, YG gives a behind-the-scenes look of his "YG & Friends" New Year's Eve performance at the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA. Watch the
Mike Jones’ New Album Is Nearly Done, Says He Almost Quit Rapping
In the mid-2000s, Houston rap was everywhere. The vessel that held the power players was Swishahouse, dominating hip-hop with its stable of H-town rappers. One of the biggest artists on the label was Mike Jones, whose debut album Who Is Mike Jones? ann...
D.C. Rappers Debut Rap Video Filmed In North Korea
In order to achieve fame, some individuals go through great lengths. For two DC rappers, that meant flying 6,000 miles away to one of the most militarized places in the world. Pacman and Peso, two young rappers based in Southeast Washington, D...
T.I. Previews New Doe B Record
On Dec. 28th, Grand Hustle Records artist Doe B (real name Glenn Thomas) was shot and killed in at the Centennial Hill Bar & Grill in his hometown of Montgomery, AL. Two men, Jason McWilliams and Darius Thomas have turned themselves into the authorities and have been charged with two counts of capital murder. Doe B’s funeral took place Saturday (Janua...
Nipsey Hu$$le To Perform At Highline Ballroom In NYC Jan. 24!
Crenshaw is coming to New York City. This month, Nipsey Hu$$le will invade Highline Ballroom and hit the stage to bring the west coast over east. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This performance should be a must-see
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