XXL Announces Freshman ’10 Live Concert

Mar 10th, '10  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  36 Comments

It's time for XXL's new Freshman class to show and prove in front of a live audience. In celebration of the release of the 10 Freshman for '10 issue, XXL has partnered with MTV2’s Sucker Free and New York City’s Highline Ballroom ...

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Who Stole the Show? – Overlooked Guest MCs Stand Up

Mar 10th, '10  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  66 Comments

Back in the days when I was just freelancing for XXL, I interviewed stic.man, one half of dead prez, about his book The Art of Emcee-ing. Really interesting guy to speak with—he’s full of sharp insight and candid expression. One point ...

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Rick Ross, Fabolous & Busta Rhymes Join Diddy in BK B.I.G. Tribute

Mar 10th, '10  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  21 Comments

Rick Ross, Fabolous, Red Café and Busta Rhymes all hit the stage yesterday (March 9) to honor the memory of The Notorious B.IG. on the 13th anniversary of his death. The party, hosted by Diddy, took place at the LAB ...

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The Mixtape Over The LP

Mar 10th, '10  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  43 Comments

For the past few months, I’ve preferred mixtapes over albums. Not because I’m some hardcore hip-hop fan who is “anti-commercial” or “anti-radio.” I'm just tired of the cookie-cutter B.S that is packaged in FYE for $13.99. I’m a fan of ...

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DJ Khaled Fails to Break Top 10 on The Billboard 200

Mar 10th, '10  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  28 Comments

Ever since DJ Khaled put out his first compilation, Listennn: The Album in 2006, the Miami-based DJ has always debuted in the top 10 on The Billboard 200. This go-round the Def Jam South president barely managed to land in ...

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Trailer for Common & Queen Latifah’s New Movie [Video]

Mar 10th, '10  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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Tech N9ne, Rewriting the Blueprint [XXL VIDEO]

Mar 10th, '10  •  XXLtv  •  by XXL Staff  •  9 Comments

The Midwest O.G. is the most known unknown & he likes it that way...

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TMZ: DMX’s First Arrest of 2010

Mar 9th, '10  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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Everyone hates Waka Flocka

Mar 9th, '10  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  76 Comments

Finally, the entire hip-hop community has found something it can agree on: no not paying tribute to Biggie Smalls via Twitter, as if he was the BET Awards, I'm talking about hating Waka Flocka. I'd have to check with Noz, who ...

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