What’s Bol got to do with it?

Oct 28th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  27 Comments

One of the downsides to having to work for a living is that you can't always be around when people are talking shit about you on the Internets. Case in point. I got home last night from the BGM, poured a ...

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My Pops, Obama & Omarion

Oct 28th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by R.A. The Rugged Man  •  19 Comments

Yesterday was the official release of Legendary Classics Vol. 1. Whether it was the distributor’s fault or the label, something got fucked up and it’s being shipped to some stores a day or two late. I apologize to fans that ...

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Royce Da 5’ 9” Hops on the Charts

Oct 28th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  20 Comments

Detroit lyricist Royce Da 5’ 9” debuted at no. 111 on The Billboard 200 this week with his third solo album, Street Hop. For the disc, Royce recruited Bun B, Busta Rhymes and Phonte of Little Brother, in addition to his Slaughterhouse ...

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Jay-Z Wins Big, Gucci Mane Lights Up the Stage at BET Hip Hop Awards

Oct 28th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  16 Comments

Jay-Z and T.I. were the big winners at the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards, which aired last night (October 27) from the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia.    Young Jeezy opened up the show—hosted by funny man MIke Epps—with his verse from ...

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FEATURE: Nikki D, Ladies First

Oct 28th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  55 Comments

Although the BET Hip Hop Awards may be the topic of conversation today, some people are still harping on the VH1 Hip Hop Honors show that aired a couple of weeks ago. Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam ...

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Jay-Z’s World Series Performance Rescheduled

Oct 27th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  2 Comments

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Dante Ross Says ODB Pissed on LL Cool J’s Platinum Plaque [Video]

Oct 27th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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XXcLusive: Pill Explains Why OJ Da Juiceman Got Booed

Oct 27th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  26 Comments

Atlanta rapper OJ Da Juiceman made headlines last Wednesday (October 21) after he was booed during a New York performance at B.B. King Blues Club. Fellow ATL rookie Pill also hit the stage that night—which was a showcase put together ...

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B.o.B.’s “I Feed These Streets” Originally Meant for DJ Drama

Oct 27th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  6 Comments

Earlier today (October 27), former XXL Freshman alum B.o.B. (now known as Bobby Ray) leaked an unreleased track online, titled “I Feed These Streets.” XXLMag spoke with Bobby’s manager, TJ Chapman, about the song, and was informed that the song ...

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