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Know I’m Saying
He did it again. Top of the charts. More multi-platinum plaques. You can hate him now. But to hear 50 Cent tell it, he’s just getting started. Listen up.
Straight Path
The list of incarcerated MCs just keeps getting longer. So XXL goes inside to get an in-depth look at life behind bars. Real I.D. numbers. Real photos. Real stories. No joke.
And Then What
The code of the streets can carry a steep price. Four years after the gunfight that landed two members of her crew in the pen, Lil’ Kim has been convicted of lying to protect them. But the question on everyone’s lips is: What was she thinking?
What I Gotta Do
He emerged from the penal system with a cool million waiting for him. G-Unit took care of him so he could take care of his family. Now, as Tony Yayo readies his debut LP, he’s ready to defend his crew at all costs.
Faithful
Issue 71
July 2005
Issue 71
So Much More
He only raps ’cause he’s nice, but don’t get it twisted: Cam’ron is all about furthering his career. The Uptown hustler, a.k.a. hip-hop’s hottest free agent, breaks down the reasons he left Roc-A-Fella. Harlem, stand up!
All Or Nothing
Common and the critics agree: Be is his finest work ever. Now, let’s see if Badu’s former beau can put up them Kanye numbers. The world is watching. And the streets, too
Switch
He can no longer use the name he helped to create. But Dame Dash isn’t mad or bitter—the cocky cakeaholic is just focused on surviving in the music business without one of the rap game’s finest by his side. it’s DDMG, you bastards!
Shots Fired
Everyone loves a good battle, right? That’s why we couldn’t wait for 50’s “Piggy Bank,” and Jada and Joe’s responses. But today’s beef records can’t touch XXL’s 20 Greatest Diss Songs. It’s 2005, fellas. Step your hate game up.
Testify
Issue 70
June 2005
Issue 70