Hit-Boy ft. 2 Chainz “Fan” [Video]

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Hit-Boy and 2 Chainz link up for the visuals to “Fan.” We find the pair at a photoshoot, but it is Hit-Boy who expresses his fascination with the girl taking photos of him. The track’s remix appears on his HS87 ...

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Wale Releases ‘The Gifted’ Tracklist

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  2 Comments

Last week, XXL showed the cover art to Wale's anticipated third album The Gifted—now, here's the complete tracklist. Earlier today, the Maybach Music MC released the 16-song tracklist to his impending third solo effort, which is due in stores June 25 via Atlantic. ...

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Karma Red Gives You What You Deserve

May 21st, '13  •  Eye Candy  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Karma Red is a rare type of model, in that she is studying to be a registered nurse, instead of studying to be on the next season of Basketball Wives. Aside from being featured in Sweets and AsIs Magazine, ...

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French Montana, Gucci Mane Celebrate New Album Releases

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  1 Comment

This week finds one of XXL's Freshman Class of 2012 releasing his debut album, while three tried-and-true acts drop anticipated projects. French Montana releases his studio debut, Excuse My French, through Diddy's Bad Boy imprint, while Gucci Mane drops his eighth solo ...

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Premiere: Celebrate Biggie’s Birthday With Two New Episodes Of ‘The SMALLS Family’

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  1 Comment

Today, on what would've been Chris Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.'s 41st birthday, hip-hop fans are given a good reason to take a look back on the legacy of the Brooklyn-bred MC. While Big's untimely death (as well as ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: The Notorious B.I.G. Celebrates 41st Birthday

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

On this day, May 21, in hip-hop history…   1972: Today marks the 41st birthday celebration of the late Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. Wallace was rap's desperado and a glorified super-hero for the East Coast. "Is Brooklyn in the house?" Without a doubt. ...

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Booty Gang Workout #dailytwerk

May 21st, '13  •  Eye Candy  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  1 Comment

Today's #dailytwerk froms from the Booty Gang. At the 1:27 mark, a dancer does a special workout that you should enjoy. Booty Gang Work Out Twerk Oh and just a reminder, if you want have your video featured in #dailytwerk, email your video ...

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Golden Foil iPhone 5 Case

May 21st, '13  •  Hip-Hop Fashion  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

Marc Jacob continues his legacy adding another bold contrasting piece to his portfolio. The golden foil iPhone case carries a metallic-driven aesthetic. The cover is only made for the iPhone5 and is said to be inspired by the ...

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25 Photos From XXL’s Freshmen Concert In 2012

May 21st, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

Later tonight, XXL's Freshmen Class of 2013 will convene at the Best Buy Theater for the New York City leg of the XXL Freshman Live 2013 tour. The show will feature performances from ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Logic, Joey Bada$$, Kirko Bangz, Action Bronson, ...

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