Hurricane Chris: House of Representin’ [VIDEO]

Jun 26th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  25 Comments

I didn't know it got this fuckin' ratchet. Questions? Comments? Requests? Cumpleanos and shit? ron@ronmexicocity.com...

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Scott Storch Grand Theft Auto Charge Dismissed

Jun 26th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  13 Comments

XXLMag.com has learned that Scott Storch’s grand theft auto charge was recently dismissed. As previously reported, Storch was accused of stealing a leased Bentley earlier this year by luxury dealership, Atlas Leasing in Florida. The company pressed charges against the super ...

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Was Drake created by the TIs?

Jun 26th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  50 Comments

Until just now, the idea that Drake was some guy the TIs found in Central Casting and tried to turn into the new, improved Lil' Wayne seemed a little bit too ridiculous for me to believe. If they were gonna try ...

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XXL VIDEO: 50 Cent, How About Some Hardcore

Jun 26th, '09  •  XXLtv  •  by XXL Staff  •  11 Comments

Fif speaks on the balance between hardcore hip-hop and emo rap...

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Maseo of De La Soul’s Spins an MJ Tribute Live on Ustream

Jun 26th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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FEATURE: Michael Jackson, Long Live The King

Jun 26th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  80 Comments

There's no denying Michael Jackson's influence on hip-hop. From the countless samples to frequent MJ lyrical references, Jackson has been a hip-hop staple from the beginning. While other legendary black artists dissmiss hip-hop or refuse to be associated with the ...

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D12 Regroup for First U.S. Tour Since Proof’s Passing

Jun 26th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  29 Comments

Initially reunited for a one-off performance back in May, D12 will officially hit the road together for the late summer Dazed and Dirty Tour. Though Eminem will be not be involved, Shady revealed on BET’s Rap City recently that the Detroit collective ...

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The Grande Poo

Jun 26th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  39 Comments

Sticking with my topic of choice in the conclusion of my blog week, I thought I’d pay homage to one of my favorite old-school rappers, the high and mighty, Mr. Grand Puba. Yes, the man is very special. With his ...

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NEWS: “Best I Ever Had” Lead Speaks on Being Drake’s Main Squeeze

Jun 26th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  45 Comments

As Drake's "Best I Ever Had" continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100 chart, anticipation for the song's video is reaching an all time high. As previously reported, Drizzy recently shot a video for his smash single directed by Kanye West. ...

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