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Kid Ink Talks ‘Full Speed’ Album At Dave & Buster’s
Kid Ink Talks ‘Full Speed’ Album At Dave & Buster’s
Kid Ink Talks ‘Full Speed’ Album At Dave & Buster’s
Kid Ink recently unveiled his third studio album, Full Speed. As the LP is centralized around fast moves and mass acceleration, XXL thought it best to discuss the project in a realm that Kid Ink finds comfort, behind the wheels of video games at Dave & Buster's...
XXL Rewind: Behind-The-Scene From Kanye West’s 2007 XXL Cover Shoot
XXL Rewind: Behind-The-Scene From Kanye West’s 2007 XXL Cover Shoot
XXL Rewind: Behind-The-Scene From Kanye West’s 2007 XXL Cover Shoot
Let's take it back, way back to 2007 when Kanye West appeared on the cover of XXL's October issue. Fresh off the release of Graduation, 'Ye spoke to XXL about taking his career to new heights and his impeccable grind, all the while taking photos around the busy streets of Manhattan, NY...
XXL Goes Behind-The-Scenes At The Last Episode Of ‘106 & Park’
XXL Goes Behind-The-Scenes At The Last Episode Of ‘106 & Park’
XXL Goes Behind-The-Scenes At The Last Episode Of ‘106 & Park’
XXL goes behind-the-scenes for the final episode of BET's '106 & Park.' Announcing in November, that the show would air its final TV episode on Dec. 19th, the show ended their 14-year-run in complete style. BET brought back each of show's hosts over its lengthy run for the final broadcast. Al...
Trina Opens Up About Her Album, French Montana, & Being On Reality TV
Trina Opens Up About Her Album, French Montana, & Being On Reality TV
Trina Opens Up About Her Album, French Montana, & Being On Reality TV
Although breaking into the music scene again a few weeks back with her new single "F-ck Love," Trina has been repeatedly dragged into the media over the course of the year in connection with her former fling with French Montana. Trina has now come forth to not only unleash her new music, which will soon by followed by an album, but to also clear the air on the drama with French and the K
Working With Usher Has Been A Humbling Experience For August Alsina
Working With Usher Has Been A Humbling Experience For August Alsina
Working With Usher Has Been A Humbling Experience For August Alsina
It's been a rough few months for August Alsina after the health scare but he's back on his feet  now and if think his grind will be slowing down anytime soon, you're dead wrong. With Alsina embarking on the 'UR Experience' tour  headlined by Usher at the beginning of the month, he continues to prove that he's always thinking about the next step and that his musical journey has just begun. XXL sat
August Alsina Talks Nicki Minaj, Sophomore Album & More Backstage At NYC Show
August Alsina Talks Nicki Minaj, Sophomore Album & More Backstage At NYC Show
August Alsina Talks Nicki Minaj, Sophomore Album & More Backstage At NYC Show
Before things took an unexpected turn last night at the Testimony Live Tour, August Alsina sat down to chat with XXL before hitting the stage at Irving Plaza in NYC. Speaking on his recent collaboration with Nicki Minaj as well as his sophmore album, August held nothing back when it came to his recent endeavors...
Usher Talks Working With Nicki Minaj And Drake On New Album
Usher Talks Working With Nicki Minaj And Drake On New Album
Usher Talks Working With Nicki Minaj And Drake On New Album
Fresh off the announcement of The UR Experience Tour and his 2014 MTV VMA performance, Usher sat down for a chat with XXL. During the sit down, the ATL crooner delved into a variety of topics that fans have long pondered, like his working relationship with Nicki Minaj, recently connecting with Drake and what to expect on his upcoming tour. Usher le...

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