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Star In You
He’s put an entire state on his back, and his knees ain’t buckling. David Banner sheds blood, sweat and tears for the children of Mississippi—and the world. But he knows he needs a hit. Will all his hard work be rewarded?
Get Ya Game Up
He’s hustled his way through every corner of the hip-hop industry. Mixtapes, video directing, self-marketing, self-promotions. Label deals, recording contracts, group projects, solo albums. A liquor company. And now Jim Jones has an office job? What the bloodclot?!
Big Boy Game
50 Cent gave him the boot. now Jayceon Taylor is out to Ja Rule his mentor and the rest of the “G-Unot” crew. West coast resurrector or prophet of rage? Try both. Just keep The Game on your conscience.
Standing Ovation
Issue 73
September 2005
Issue 73
Gotta Find a Way
The Clipse were grindin’ to the top of the rap game when label politics threw a monkey wrench in their program. Currently in contractual limbo, the brothers from Virginia have formed a new crew and are hitting the underground hard.
So Amazing
This G.I. Jane is more than meets the eye.
The Growth
Street promoter. Screwed-up DJ. Grill-crafting dentist. Paul Wall has done it all. But now rolling with Swisha House, Houston’s finest Caucasian is ready to impact the hip-hop nation with his music.
Look At Me Now
Since he last spoke with XXL, Jay-Z “retired” from rap, took complete control of Roc-A-Fella Records and became the president of Def Jam Records. Needless to say, we have a lot to catch up on, as the Black JFK explains his position on the pressing issues of the past and addresses the future of hip-hop music.
The Best Out
Issue 72
August 2005
Issue 72
Ass Like That
Mo’ cheeks than that old Sixers guard. This ATL onion will make a thug ball both ways.