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DJ Khaled Defends Ace Hood’s Sales: “[He’s] One of the Most Selling New Artists” [Video]
After releasing two albums under the guidance of DJ Khaled to little fanfare, many fans question the musical impact of Miami rapper Ace Hood . The former XXL Freshman alum failed to break 100,000 in sales on either release—2008's Gutta sold 91,305 and last ...
Read MoreLil Wayne’s Rebirth Pushed Back to 2010, Label Confirms
Lil Wayne fans will have to wait until next year to hear the New Orleans superstar’s repeatedly delayed follow-up to 2008’s Tha Carter III. Universal Records has confirmed with XXLMag.com that Weezy’s experimental album, Rebirth, has been pushed back to 2010. ...
Read MoreR. Kelly to Publish Memoirs
R&B hitmaker R. Kelly has inked a deal with SmileyBooks—the publishing company of media personality Tavis Smiley—to release his autobiography. Celebrity author David Ritz (Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye) will help Kells with penning the memoir, set to detail ...
Read MoreMy Decade In Rap, Pt. 2 [2003-2005]
Picking up from where we left off yesterday, here’s the next chapter of the past decade of music as I remember it. 2003 Hands down, 2003 was the best year of the decade for me. Still West Coastin’, I was starting to ...
Read MoreEminem’s dagger goes dull (nullus)
I understand a TI's thought process to well to think that there would be all of these stories on MTV News about Eminem calling Adam Lambert a fag, if the TIs didn't want there to be. Keep in mind, this is ...
Read More50 Cent & XXL Holiday Giveaway [DAY 3]
50 Cent is in a giving frame of mind. XXL’s December/January cover boy is playing Santa this week as he dropped off a bundle of holiday goodies off at the XXL offices for five lucky fans. Included in the giveaway are ...
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Sandman, Mr. Solo Dolo [FEATURE]
Label drama has been a perpetual thorn in the side of the Clipse. When Malice and Pusha T couldn’t get the major labels to see their vision, they took to the streets but not alone. Forming the Re-Up Gang with ...
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- New Video For R.A. The Rugged Man “Holla-Loo-Yuh” Featuring Tech N9ne And Krizz Kaliko
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Hip-Hop News
- Potential Titles For Wyclef Jean And Amanda Bynes’ Album
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
- Kanye West Performs In Red Air Yeezy IIs At Governors Ball
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Lists
- 15 Rappers Who Have Compared Themselves To Gods
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Hip-Hop Fashion
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
- True Religion Printed Trooper Cargo Short
- XXL’s Father’s Day 2013 Gift Guide: Fragrance And Grooming
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”
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