Associated Press: Jay-Z More Than A Rockstar at 9/11 Concert

Sep 12th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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W.A.S.P. Rap FTW!

Sep 12th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  35 Comments

I got to thinking the other day that we(the respective rap fan collective) were witnessing another golden era of Hip-Hop music thanks to the internets. Every sub-genre of rap music is clearly represented at this moment. From old ...

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XXcLusive: Damon Dash Recruits Mos Def, Jim Jones & Wu-Tang for Blak Roc Project

Sep 11th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  31 Comments

Damon Dash is officially back in the music business. XXLMag.com has learned that the Roc-A-Fella co-founder has formed his own, new independent label to release a rap/rock album between The Black Keys and a slew of hip-hop artists, including ...

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The Legend of John Budden

Sep 11th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  15 Comments

It’s been a slow, yet tumultuous past couple days for a nigga. Don't ask me how that's possible, but please pardon the extended MIA. As an olive branch, here’s a 2-for-1 courtesy of our friends over at TheBoombox.com that rehashes ...

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“You Betta Learn How to Fight”

Sep 11th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  47 Comments

“You diss me, you’ll never hear a reply for it” —Drake "Successful," So Far Gone “You diss me, you’ll never hear a reply for it...but when I see see you I'ma black ya eye for it” ( Me) Yeah I said it! ...

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What’s a rapper gotta do to get on Oprah?

Sep 11th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  26 Comments

Chris Brown obviously doesn't read this site. Otherwise, he would have known better than to think Oprah Winfrey was about to let him come on her show, as part of his powder blue bow tie tour. Breezy thought that, because he ...

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Lil Wayne & Kanye West Win Big at BMI Awards

Sep 11th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  5 Comments

Last night some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest acts were honored at the 2009 BMI Urban Awards. Reuters reports that Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Kanye West and Polow Da Don were among the big winners of the night. Both Weezy and ...

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FEATURE: Boi-1da, A Star Is Born

Sep 11th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  40 Comments

Drake isn’t the only star emerging from Toronto. T. Dot producer Boi-1da is steadily making a name for himself behind the boards—crafting noteworthy singles over the past 12 months, including Kardinal Offishal’s “Set It Off,” Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” ...

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Kid Cudi Plays AIDS Benefit Show

Sep 11th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  5 Comments

Rising star, Kid Cudi is set to hit the stage this Saturday (September 12) in Manhattan’s Terminal 5. Indie-pop group Phoenix will join the XXL alumnus tomorrow night. Tickets for the concert are currently on sale for $40 and $50 the ...

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