BLOG: Put On

Sep 8th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  104 Comments

Since I haven’t gotten the Cuban Linx 2 leak yet (I know), I’ve been bumping Blueprint 3 for the past week. One of my favorite tracks already being blasted on radio, in New York at least, is “Empire State of ...

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Jay-Z Announces BP3 Tour Dates

Sep 8th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  29 Comments

Days before his 9-11 benefit concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Jay-Z has announced a full-fledged arena tour. Jiggaman will be hitting cities throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Officially kicking off on October 9, Jay will play ...

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That’s All, Folks!

Sep 7th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by OJ DA Juiceman  •  25 Comments

Man, after that long weekend…I was down for the day. I hit the ground and the first free minute I got, I went and bought one of those Louis Vuitton jewelry cases. I ain’t looking forward to anymore ...

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State to State

Sep 6th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by OJ DA Juiceman  •  25 Comments

I had two shows in two different states today – Charleston, SC and Daytona, Fl. That damn Daytona airport…never again!! I got caught up in airport security. They held me up forever shawty. And you already ...

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The Champ Is Here…

Sep 6th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  29 Comments

Sean Price is the Hank McCoy of the rap game. Sonn is a beast. The Kimbo Price mixtape will roll out on the streets after DuckDown Records releases the 'Survival Skills' LP featuring Buckshot and KRS-1. I'm hype for y'all to ...

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Who paying me for this?

Sep 4th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  36 Comments

I don't want to take credit for some shit I don't deserve, so feel free to correct me here if I'm wrong, but I think I played an important role in mocking Maia Campbell on Twitter yesterday. Obviously a lot of ...

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Ghostface Squashes Beef With 50 Cent, Says He’s Open to Record a Collabo

Sep 4th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  53 Comments

The feud between Ghostface Killah and 50 Cent is officially over. In a recent interview with XXLMag.com, the Wu-Tang vet said that his beef with Fif is a thing of the past. As fans know, the two New York rappers had ...

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Jerking Dance Film In The Works

Sep 4th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  15 Comments

Hollywood is about to dance to a new hip-hop beat. The LA-based dance craze jerkin’, popularized by the New Boyz’s hit record “You’re a Jerk,” is being developed into a film. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Melee Entertainment and independent film producer ...

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FEATURE: Jay-Z, ‘Bout Me

Sep 4th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  71 Comments

Working with Jay-Z keeps you on your toes. You’ve gotta be prepared to roll at a moment’s notice. And once things are in motion, plans change, then get rearranged. Start times for photo shoots ...

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