Kanye West & Jay-Z Lead Rap Grammy Noms

Dec 2nd, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  32 Comments

Kanye West might have to add Jay-Z to the Grammy Family. Both artists lead the rap pack with the most Grammy nominations for the upcoming 52nd annual music gala. Kanye picked up six nods in total in the nomination ceremony that ...

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Mercury News: Ice Cube Documents L.A.’s Love for the Raiders

Dec 2nd, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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What’s a Girl to Do? (Ladies in the Back, Where Ya At?)

Dec 2nd, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  51 Comments

In eleventh grade I had a teacher who announced at the beginning of the school year that he was going to teach our class using the Socratic Method, which is basically a learning style in which an instructor asks questions ...

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Jim Jones Leaves Columbia, Next Album Coming Spring 2010 on E1

Dec 2nd, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  23 Comments

XXLMag.com has learned that Dipset Capo Jim Jones has left Columbia Records and recently signed a deal to release his next solo studio album on E1 Music, formerly known as Koch Records. According to the contract, the Harlem rapper will ...

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Kanye West Collaborating With Fendi

Dec 2nd, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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WEB CANDY: Medge is XXL‘s Miss November

Dec 2nd, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  50 Comments

NAME: Medge REPS: Boston, Mass MATH: 36C-26-40 HIGHLIGHT: Blackmen's magazine photo shoot QUOTE: “I’m shy, but in a relationship I’m much different. I love role-playing and leaving my man in amazement. Ask the ex’s…I’m unforgettable!” ***Don't forget: CLICK HERE to vote for Eye Candy of ...

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DAY 2: XXL Gives Away Redman’s Limited Edition G-Shock Watch

Dec 2nd, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  5 Comments

In celebration of the holiday season, XXLMag.com will be giving away Redman’s limited edition G-Shock watch. The all red timepiece features Redman’s logo engraved on the back and a jet-black face. “G-Shock is tough and durable, but still raw to the ...

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Unemployment is a battlefield

Dec 2nd, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  17 Comments

What is it with bum rappers and "Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar? Is it because "Love Is a Battlefield" has such a sweet video, and bum rappers have the kind of free time where they can spend days at ...

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Birdman Flies Away With 35K in Sales, 50 Cent Barely Makes Top 20 in Week 2

Dec 2nd, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  50 Comments

In his second week on The Billboard 200, 50 Cent has plummeted 14 spots to no. 19, due to a handful of big releases by the likes of Susan Boyle, Adam Lambert, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. The G-Unit general, who surprisingly ...

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