As the only XXL staffer reppin’ the Golden State and, more specifically, the city with no seasons, I often find myself embroiled in East Coast conversations where the prevailing sentiment is: “The West Coast ain’t putting nothing out.” Now granted, I’m ...
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XXL Celebrates Def Jam’s 25th Anniversary in November Issue
In celebration of Def Jam’s quarter century in the music business, XXL has selected a handful of the label’s roster, past and present, to grace the cover of the November issue. XXL’s new issue will include memorable tales from the ...
Read MoreRakim, J. Cole and B.o.B. Bless ATL’s A3C Fest
Hip-hop was alive and kicking in the East Atlanta Village this weekend for the 5th annual A3C Festival. Over 200 artists, producers and DJs brought fans to venues in the ATL and there was truly something for every kind ...
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Who isn’t hotter than Fiddy these days?
One of the dead giveaways when someone doesn't have a point is when they have to keep repeating it over and over, louder and louder, as if you didn't hear them the first time. Remember when Pimp C died and ...
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On the heels of their reunion concert in Atlanta last month, the original members of Goodie Mob are hitting the road together for the first time in ten years. Their tour will kick off on October 15 in New Orleans and ...
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New Music
- New Video From 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa “We Own It”
- Listen To Ludacris’ “I Don’t Give A F**k” From #IDGAFFridays
- Fat Joe Releases The Video To “Ballin” Featuring Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor
Hip-Hop News
- Lil Twist, Class of ’11 – Catching Up With the XXL Freshmen
- Kanye West Premieres “New Slaves” On Buildings Across The World
- Fred the Godson, Class of ’11 – Catching Up With the XXL Freshmen
New Artists
- The Break Presents: Yung Nation
- The Break Presents: Danse Daimons
- The Break Presents: Gist The Essence
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ace Hood Celebrates 25th Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ghostface Killah Celebrates His 43rd Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: The Clipse Founds Re-Up Records
Sneakers
- Here’s A Look At Filling Pieces’ 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
- Ewing Athletics Set To Re-Release ‘Ewing Focus’ This Summer
- Play Cloths x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Cotton Candy Pack”
Lists
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
- Behind The Scenes: 20 Awesome Rapper Vlogs
- Can’t Hold Us: Independent Rapper Success Stories
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Amber Rose Introduces Baby Taylor Merch?
- Drake Parties In Dries Van Noten Camouflage Print T-Shirt
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
Show & Prove
- A$AP Ferg to Release “Trap Lord” Mixtape in Late February or Early March
- Hit-Boy Announces Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame & Lil Wayne for "Scream and Shout (Remix)"
- Lil Reese ft. Young Jeezy & Twista "Traffic (Remix)"
Rap Videos
- Illogic And Blockhead Release The Video For “Atlantis Depth”
- Video Premiere: Lil Twist “Understand Me”
- Video Premiere: Krizz Kaliko, Futuristic, Black Pegasus, and Jeff Turner [TeamBackpack Cypher]
Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
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