Mike Check

 •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  49 Comments

Hello XXl readers. I’m doing a blog over the next few weeks on the site talking about a range of things that constantly keep my mind busy and stirring. If you’ve ever listened to my music, you know how I ...

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FEATURE: Saigon, Switch My Style

 •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  13 Comments

As an underground artist, Saigon has bumped his head on a concrete ceiling. He’s done it all, from dropping classic mixtapes (Return of the Yardfather, Warning Shots), to signing to Atlantic Records, then briefly resigning from rap. He’s had reoccurring ...

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BLOG: Put On

 •  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

 •  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!

 •  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

 •  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…

 •  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?

 •  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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