Riff Raff To Cameo As “Jamie Franko” On Soap Opera

Apr 11th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

It looks like Riff Raff may get the last laugh in his on-going tiff with actor James Franco. HipHopDX reports that the Houston rapper is slated to appear in a guest role on the soap opera "One Life to Live." Hysterically ...

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Drake’s 30 Best Songs to Date

Apr 11th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  20 Comments

A few days ago, the XXL staff was discussing the history of New Orleans-based Cash Money Records, its unlikely ascent to cultural relevance, and its truly impressive ability to stay important and interesting over the span of twenty years in ...

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Meet Big Sean’s New Girlfriend, Photos of “Glee” Star Naya Rivera

Apr 11th, '13  •  Eye Candy  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Big Sean and Naya Rivera made their debut as a couple at the premiere of new movie 42 in Los Angeles. The young couple walked the red carpet hand-in-hand then pose with their arms around each other. The two have been ...

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Rocko Grabs Wiz Khalifa and Future For “U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)”

Apr 11th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  1 Comment

After all the controversy surrounding  Rick Ross because of his verse, Rocko had to make a decision for the single to play on the radio, which was taking Rick Ross' verse out of the song. Now we have Wiz Khalifa and Future for "U.O.E.N.O. ...

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PMK x PUMA Team Up for “Dreams and Nightmares” Sneaker Pack for Meek Mill

Apr 11th, '13  •  Hip-Hop Fashion  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

Cleveland based custom brand PMK (Perfectly Made Kicks) and PUMA have teamed up to put together an impressive collaboration for Philadelphia-bred rapper Meek Mill. The collaboration pays tribute to Meek's Dreams and Nightmares album theme consisting of two pairs ...

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New Video for Black Dave “Bucket Low (F**k It Tho)”

Apr 11th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Black Dave drops the new video for "Bucket Low (F**k It Tho)" off  his mixtape Stay Black  which is out now. The video puts Dave in the woods where a heated game of paintball is being played. The Young MC purchases a game called ...

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Big Sean and Naya Rivera Make Their Official Couple Debut

Apr 11th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

It looks like Big Sean has a new squeeze. According to the Daily Mail, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper and actress Naya Rivera made their public debut as a couple at the premiere of the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 this week. Rivera is ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: Proof Of D12 Murdered

Apr 11th, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Sean Ryon  •  1 Comment

On this day, April 11, in hip-hop history... 2006: Proof of D12 was killed in a gunfight in his native Detroit. According to reports, the friend and frequent collaborator of Eminem was shot four times at the CCC Club on 8 Mile ...

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Hot 97 Announces Line-Up for SummerJam 2013 Festival Stage

Apr 11th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

The countdown has officially started for Hot 97’s Summer Jam. The biggest festival in hip-hop is a little different this year. It will mark the 20th anniversary of the East Coast-based concert. Today, we get the line-up for the Festival Village ...

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