New XXL editor-in-chief Vanessa Satten is giving away five tickets to this Friday’s (July 31) All Points West Music and Arts Festival starring headliner Jay-Z. As XXLMag.com previously reported Hov was recently added to the bill after The Beastie Boys were ...
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“A lot of people don’t pay attention. They read, but they don’t understand... They hear, but they don't listen.” –Alfamega, EweToube Of course. That must be the problem. We're not paying close enough attention. Alrighty, then... I’m watching this nigga Alfadavit ...
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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