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NEW Tuesday Nov 3

Did Jay-Z have Charlemagne the God fired?

He certainly could have, if he wanted to.

Posted: 2:18 PM CST | BY Bol | 8 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

Easy as ABC’s & 123’s

Killer Mike emphasizes the importance of education…

Posted: 1:59 PM CST | BY xxlstaff | 5 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

No Ceilings, Mad Punch Lines

XXL breaks down some of Weezy’s best lines from his new mixtape…

Posted: 5:00 AM CST | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

A god damn arms race

Gucci Mane’s dumbass mixtapes really did start a cold war.

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Bol | 30 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

Conversating With My Brother

Is that what this is supposed to be, Beans?

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Ron Mexico | 32 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

BLOG: The Jewish Street Cred Report

A kosher guide to hip-hop…

Posted: 2:23 PM CST | BY xxlstaff | 34 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

BLOG: I Air Out Floyd Mayweather on Shade 45 [With Audio]

R.A. confronts Mayweather on the air…

Posted: 2:12 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 48 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Just My Thoughts: “What You Talkin Bout”

Only real friends leave footprints on your heart.

Posted: 12:41 PM CDT | BY Bol | 61 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Ecko Limited

…by greed, ignorance and general fuckery.

Posted: 7:04 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 25 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 29

It’s A Beautiful Thing Being R.A. the Rugged Man

R.A. discusses the advantages of being an independent artist…

Posted: 2:35 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

Teenage Hoodrat Grave Dance [VIDEO]

Thanks, WSHH! It’s picture show time again.

Posted: 5:13 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 55 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

Big Smiley Chops it up With Manny Pacquiao [Video]

Smiley talks to the boxing great…

Posted: 3:36 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 8 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

What’s Bol got to do with it?

I’m hot on Twitter even when I’m not on it. No homo.

Posted: 1:56 PM CDT | BY Bol | 27 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

My Pops, Obama & Omarion

R.A. gives his 2 cents on a list of topics ranging from his dad to Pres. Obama to Omarion…

Posted: 12:41 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 19 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 27

Plies: Kind of a pussy?

Disturbing evidence that he might be somewhat intelligent.

Posted: 1:04 PM CDT | BY Bol | 39 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

No Ceilings, Mad Punch Lines

XXL breaks down some of Weezy’s best lines from his new mixtape…

Posted: 5:00 AM CST | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

BLOG: The Jewish Street Cred Report

A kosher guide to hip-hop…

Posted: 2:23 PM CST | BY xxlstaff | 34 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 26

Thank You (Def Jam 25)

The EIC sets ‘em straight on XXL’s Def Jam 25 issue…

Posted: 12:01 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 12 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 23

Flashback Friday: Remember Illegal?

Illegal was the teen rap group that could actually fade ‘em all.

Posted: 10:12 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 33 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 22

Make the Trap Say Booooo!

Why can’t OJ Da Juiceman get any love in New York?

Posted: 11:28 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 112 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 21

The ABC’s of Rap Fandom, Pt. 2 (N-Z)

XXL still wants to know if you’re a real rap fan or just a poseur

Posted: 9:00 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 25 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 20

BLOG: The ABC’s of Rap Fandom, Pt. 1 (A-M)

Are you a true hip-hop fan or just a poseur?

Posted: 8:21 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 76 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 19

County of Kings

Hip-Hop theater at it’s finest…

Posted: 9:45 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 2 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 16

It’s The Roc, B**ch

XXL throws their diamonds up

Posted: 11:10 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 23 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 15

Remembering Rap-A-Lot, Nuff Respect Due

Houston hip-hop wouldn’t be the same without Rap-A-Lot

Posted: 11:54 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 17 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 14

Duck Down, Home of the Originoo Backpackers

XXL gets you caught up with Duck Down

Posted: 10:41 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 13 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 13

BLOG: Remembering Rawkus

Rawkus, the little label that could.

Posted: 11:38 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 21 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 12

BLOG: Is Cash Money the New Def Jam?

C-M-R, they’re running this rap shh!

Posted: 12:15 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 47 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 9

California Love: A Tale of Two Cities

XXL gives the Bay Area it’s props.

Posted: 12:04 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 29 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 7

Can’t Live Without My Radio

XXL reminisces over KDAY’s heyday

Posted: 11:01 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 20 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

Did Jay-Z have Charlemagne the God fired?

He certainly could have, if he wanted to.

Posted: 2:18 PM CST | BY Bol | 8 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

A god damn arms race

Gucci Mane’s dumbass mixtapes really did start a cold war.

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Bol | 30 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Just My Thoughts: “What You Talkin Bout”

Only real friends leave footprints on your heart.

Posted: 12:41 PM CDT | BY Bol | 61 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

What’s Bol got to do with it?

I’m hot on Twitter even when I’m not on it. No homo.

Posted: 1:56 PM CDT | BY Bol | 27 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 27

Plies: Kind of a pussy?

Disturbing evidence that he might be somewhat intelligent.

Posted: 1:04 PM CDT | BY Bol | 39 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 26

Are you gellin’, Shakur?

As they say in France, caveat emptor.

Posted: 1:33 PM CDT | BY Bol | 20 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 23

Atlanta: A city on the DL?

It’s time we’ve gotten to the bottom of this issue. Nullus.

Posted: 1:14 PM CDT | BY Bol | 53 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 22

Why Lil Wayne is facing a year in jail

A man can’t get a little jism on a gun? I thought this was America.

Posted: 1:10 PM CDT | BY Bol | 25 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 21

The night Kanye West almost died

Inside the hoax that’s burning up the Internets.

Posted: 1:24 PM CDT | BY Bol | 19 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 20

Is Diddy losing his edge?

My favorite hip-hop mogul isn’t looking as good as he used to. Nullus.

Posted: 1:11 PM CDT | BY Bol | 19 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 19

I see some bald headed hoes

Understanding the black woman’s fixation with hair.

Posted: 1:45 PM CDT | BY Bol | 23 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 16

Should Fat Joe respond to 50 Cent?

It’s not like his album sales can get any worse.

Posted: 1:09 PM CDT | BY Bol | 28 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 15

Moving on up

Soulja Boy’s deluxe apartment in the sky.

Posted: 1:51 PM CDT | BY Bol | 13 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 14

Why won’t white people let Kanye be great?

Kanye’s nascent clothing line falls victim to the backlash from this year’s VMAs.

Posted: 1:16 PM CDT | BY Bol | 26 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 12

Minstrel rap is back

Just in time for Columbus Day.

Posted: 1:42 PM CDT | BY Bol | 21 COMMENTS »

Saturday Oct 10

Making A Better Music Industry…

Billy Sunday’s advice to the recording industry

Posted: 12:34 PM CDT | BY Billy X. Sunday | 13 COMMENTS »

Saturday Sep 26

DO. NOT. PASS. GO…

With respects to Jamal7Mile

Posted: 2:31 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 31 COMMENTS »

Friday Sep 18

Rebuilding Newark, Brick By Brick…

Change comes hard.

Posted: 10:18 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 18 COMMENTS »

Thursday Sep 17

Panem Et Circenses…

I don’t want your MTV

Posted: 7:57 PM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 20 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Sep 15

Miami Dunk Music…

I’m not talking about SB’s either.

Posted: 2:40 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 29 COMMENTS »

Sunday Sep 13

Blame It On The Alcohol…

I’m gonna go back to AA

Posted: 10:27 PM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 40 COMMENTS »

Sunday Sep 13

Beast Music…

P!

Posted: 7:47 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 13 COMMENTS »

Saturday Sep 12

W.A.S.P. Rap FTW!

White Anglo-Saxon Protestants are running this rap shit

Posted: 7:44 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 30 COMMENTS »

Thursday Sep 10

A Day In The Life…

Hip-Hop is my life.

Posted: 10:18 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 17 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Sep 9

Man On The Moon > Martian…

Liner note > Tracklistings

Posted: 3:51 PM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 28 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Sep 9

Are You Ecstatic?

Mos Def x Jay Electronica = The Ecstatic Tour in NYC

Posted: 11:35 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 11 COMMENTS »

Sunday Sep 6

The Champ Is Here…

Ruck gonna knock you out.

Posted: 3:37 PM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 21 COMMENTS »

Friday Sep 4

RuckDown Records FTW…

Sean Price is the realest rapper you know.

Posted: 10:18 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 16 COMMENTS »

Thursday Sep 3

Wu-Tang Forever > Young Forever…

Writing down one’s rhymes FTW

Posted: 11:13 AM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 77 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Sep 2

Sneaker Fiends Unite!

Where’d you copp those? I DL’d ‘em.

Posted: 12:00 PM CDT | BY Dallas Penn | 25 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 15

South Central State of Mind Preview

Nips previews his debut album…

Posted: 9:09 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 21 COMMENTS »

Sunday Oct 26

A Poem For The Youth Voter

Just give me one more week and we get back to hip-hop and such, I promise. Maybe two weeks.

Posted: 11:41 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 17 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 13

McCain’s Latest Attack Ad

They may be going a bit too far with this one.

Posted: 1:07 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 19 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Sep 24

Economics and Annoying Smart Guys

Or “How America Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Nerds”

Posted: 1:39 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 12 COMMENTS »

Monday Sep 15

Hipster Rap

Technology is conspiring to keep me from finishing other vids, so in the meantime here’s a quick one by request.

Posted: 12:39 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 7 COMMENTS »

Friday Sep 5

Ballad of the Little Hater

Jay Smooth bigs up all his haters with this impressive little ballad…

Posted: 12:14 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 27 COMMENTS »

Thursday Sep 4

The Republican’s Hater Ball

Hateration in the GOP dancerie. I’m soooo glad you all asked for commentary on Sarah Palin and made me sit through the convention last night.

Posted: 9:48 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 61 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Sep 2

Vlogging is Stupid

Just a station announcement before we return to regular programming. Conversate is totally a word, by the way.

Posted: 10:03 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 27 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Aug 19

An Old Person’s Guide to “No Homo”

Another one by request.

Posted: 9:14 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 34 COMMENTS »

Monday Aug 4

Obama’s Ludacris Issue

By request, even though I don’t have a lot to say on this one.

Posted: 9:37 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 20 COMMENTS »

Monday Jul 21

How To Tell People They Sound Racist

You gotta use some st…

Posted: 9:14 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 27 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jun 26

“Yes We Can” - The George Carlin Remix

for the great one. on…

Posted: 9:40 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 24 COMMENTS »

Monday Jun 23

The Young Buck/50 Cent Phone Call

Rosey Grier said it’s alright to cry, and he could totally kick your ass.

Posted: 11:04 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 44 COMMENTS »

Friday Jun 6

Obama Mashup Tribute: He Really Deed It.

I may be cynical about the politics but no matter what happens from here on in, our kids will never again have to wonder if they can really do it. That’s something.

Posted: 9:59 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 15 COMMENTS »

Tuesday May 20

The Other Suge Knight Knockout

The one that really counts.

Posted: 12:35 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 31 COMMENTS »

Monday May 11

My Joint Right Now

Posthumous Dilla production rocked by unusual suspects…

Posted: 1:14 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 12 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Mar 25

Is Rap & B The New Music Fad?

Singing rappers keep multiplying…

Posted: 7:59 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 102 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Mar 24

No Homo Erectus (Pause, Pause, Pause)

Guest blogger Danja29 breaks down the difference between change and evolution in hip-hop…

Posted: 10:16 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 24 COMMENTS »

Monday Mar 23

BLOG: Who Makes Kanye’s Beats While He’s (Not) Blogging?

Guest blogger Al Shipley breaks down Mr. West’s long history of co-producers

Posted: 7:59 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 30 COMMENTS »

Friday Mar 20

Hip Hop the Fairy Tale: Cinderella, You’re Going Down!

Guest blogger Shelby Powell takes a look at hip-hop fusion among other things…

Posted: 10:30 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 12 COMMENTS »

Thursday Mar 19

K-Def talks shop, various equipment used through the years. Mentions experiences from Marley’s House Of Hits

Guest blogger JNOTA chops it up with K-Def…

Posted: 9:43 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 7 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Mar 18

Are Mixtapes Better Than Albums Now?

C. Pierznik ponders on whether mixtapes have become better than albums…

Posted: 12:43 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 27 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Mar 17

Hip Hop and its Impact on the Streets.

Guest blogger TPAR provides some more real talk…

Posted: 11:01 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 31 COMMENTS »

Monday Mar 16

Where The Ladies At?

Hip-Hop desperately needs some estrogen…

Posted: 7:28 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Saturday Mar 14

So When Did The Tide Change…

Let the pros be pros and the Schmos be Schmos…

Posted: 3:38 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 9 COMMENTS »

Friday Mar 13

T.I. Can Still Rhyme

Just Ask Dr. Dre…

Posted: 10:08 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 28 COMMENTS »

Thursday Mar 12

Crank That=Humpty Hump

What makes the new dances less legitimate than the old ones?

Posted: 9:00 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 53 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Mar 11

Illmatic & Slumdog Millionaire

Guest blogger B Nestor makes a correlation between Slumdog and Illmatic…

Posted: 12:48 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 13 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Mar 10

BLOG: The Concept of Success in Hip Hop

Guest blogger TPAR examines the concept of success in hip-hop…

Posted: 9:13 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 42 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Mar 10

Hip Hop the Fairy Tale: Cinderella, You’re Going Down!

I was speaking with Donny Goines a few days back about the reviews on his last project, Minute After Midnight. It’s a concept piece with an evocative title that draws a comparison between Cinderella and your favorite rapper. The Hip Hop clock strikes 12 and the Maybach turns into a Datsun; the fancy chain, [...]

Posted: 8:00 AM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 4 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

Conversating With My Brother

Is that what this is supposed to be, Beans?

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Ron Mexico | 32 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Ecko Limited

…by greed, ignorance and general fuckery.

Posted: 7:04 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 25 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

Teenage Hoodrat Grave Dance [VIDEO]

Thanks, WSHH! It’s picture show time again.

Posted: 5:13 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 55 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 26

Fredro’s Industry Tales: Shynin’

We came to rock and shock the house…

Posted: 4:23 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 9 COMMENTS »

Saturday Oct 24

How OJ Made Da Club Say “Boooooo!”

or… WHY he made da club say “boo”?

Posted: 9:30 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 33 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 22

Keep Ya Head Up, Boosie!

Things are gonna get easier.

Posted: 3:52 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 34 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 20

Owe Me Back Like You Owe Your Income Tax

*singing* You owe Kelis… You owe Uncle Sam… You owwwwweee meeeee!!!

Posted: 4:39 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 20 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 19

DMX: Live from Colorado Springs

Well… Not REALLY.

Posted: 4:27 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 11 COMMENTS »

Saturday Oct 17

Dirty Money in Your Mouth

…and a ring in your pocket.

Posted: 1:19 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 19 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 14

Watch Your Mouth, Yellow Man.

I don’t think this is what Obama would have wanted. We may need a Beer Summit soon.

Posted: 6:01 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 44 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 12

Get Up Outta There! Fuck the Ride!

It was all good just a week ago for Soulja Boy.

Posted: 3:21 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 23 COMMENTS »

Saturday Oct 10

A Eulogy for My Boo

Some weekend love hate.

Posted: 5:30 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 20 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 7

David, Derrion and Dereon

Something is wrong indeed, David Banner.

Posted: 6:33 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 30 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 6

How High is Too High?

I know how forgetful you Niggars can be when it comes to paying bills.

Posted: 2:05 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 18 COMMENTS »

Monday Oct 5

See Me in the Streets

Snoop Dogg taunts Bill O’Reilly again. W**d f*cks with your memory.

Posted: 3:50 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 19 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

Did Jay-Z have Charlemagne the God fired?

He certainly could have, if he wanted to.

Posted: 2:18 PM CST | BY Bol | 8 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

Easy as ABC’s & 123’s

Killer Mike emphasizes the importance of education…

Posted: 1:59 PM CST | BY xxlstaff | 5 COMMENTS »

NEW Tuesday Nov 3

No Ceilings, Mad Punch Lines

XXL breaks down some of Weezy’s best lines from his new mixtape…

Posted: 5:00 AM CST | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

A god damn arms race

Gucci Mane’s dumbass mixtapes really did start a cold war.

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Bol | 30 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

Conversating With My Brother

Is that what this is supposed to be, Beans?

Posted: 3:31 PM CST | BY Ron Mexico | 32 COMMENTS »

Monday Nov 2

BLOG: The Jewish Street Cred Report

A kosher guide to hip-hop…

Posted: 2:23 PM CST | BY xxlstaff | 34 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

BLOG: I Air Out Floyd Mayweather on Shade 45 [With Audio]

R.A. confronts Mayweather on the air…

Posted: 2:12 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 48 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Just My Thoughts: “What You Talkin Bout”

Only real friends leave footprints on your heart.

Posted: 12:41 PM CDT | BY Bol | 61 COMMENTS »

Friday Oct 30

Ecko Limited

…by greed, ignorance and general fuckery.

Posted: 7:04 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 25 COMMENTS »

Thursday Oct 29

It’s A Beautiful Thing Being R.A. the Rugged Man

R.A. discusses the advantages of being an independent artist…

Posted: 2:35 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 32 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

Teenage Hoodrat Grave Dance [VIDEO]

Thanks, WSHH! It’s picture show time again.

Posted: 5:13 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 55 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

Big Smiley Chops it up With Manny Pacquiao [Video]

Smiley talks to the boxing great…

Posted: 3:36 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 8 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

What’s Bol got to do with it?

I’m hot on Twitter even when I’m not on it. No homo.

Posted: 1:56 PM CDT | BY Bol | 27 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Oct 28

My Pops, Obama & Omarion

R.A. gives his 2 cents on a list of topics ranging from his dad to Pres. Obama to Omarion…

Posted: 12:41 PM CDT | BY xxlstaff | 19 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Oct 27

Plies: Kind of a pussy?

Disturbing evidence that he might be somewhat intelligent.

Posted: 1:04 PM CDT | BY Bol | 39 COMMENTS »


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