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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MTV: 50 Cent Says Soulja Boy’s Music Is Big At Eminem’s House

Sep 4th, '09  •  Affiliate News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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RuckDown Records FTW…

Sep 4th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  16 Comments

Here's why I fux with big Ruck... Son is the realest cat you know. If he fux with you then you know that off top. If he don't fux with you then you know that from the gate as ...

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T-Pain Drops Auto-Tune App for iPhone Today [With Exclusive Video]

Sep 4th, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  19 Comments

Earlier this year news broke that T-Pain was working on program that allowed fans to use his signature Auto-Tune sounds on their iPhone. Smule, the company responsible for making the application stopped by the XXL offices recently to give a ...

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Mama Juiceman

Sep 4th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by OJ DA Juiceman  •  30 Comments

Another relaxed day for Young Juice. I went by my mom’s house. I always visit her every other day. I kick it with her and make sure she’s got everything she needs and wants. Mom’s is ...

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FEATURE: Buckshot & KRS-One, Acknowledge

Sep 4th, '09  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  55 Comments

Creeping up on nearly a quarter century in the game, KRS-One remains as colorful as ever, never ceasing to stop pushing hip-hop forward—or the envelope for that matter. After collaborating with former foe Marley Marl two years ago, Kris Parker ...

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BLOG: Acquired Taste

Sep 4th, '09  •  Bloggers  •  by XXL Staff  •  42 Comments

I try not to rush my judgment whenever discovering new artists. If I don't like the first song, I try giving the artist another shot. If I'm still not convinced after listening to a few more samples, I typically reach a ...

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NEWS: Max B Sentenced to 75 Years

Sep 3rd, '09  •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  150 Comments

Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison today (September 3) for orchestrating a 2006 robbery that left a man slain in a Fort Lee, New Jersey hotel, according to northjersey.com. The former Jim Jones protégé, born Charly Wingate, was ...

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