Record Label with Ties to Joell Ortiz and Akon Raided for Drug Distribution
On Monday (March 19), prosecutors announced an ongoing drug investigation involving New Jersey based record label Block Royal. The label was founded by Robert “Screw” Montanez, who was slain in 2004 while trying to prevent the armed robbery of rapper ...
Read MoreTalib Kweli Headlining Virgin College Tour
Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli is set to headline the Virgin College Mega Tour which kicks off on April 7 at The House of Blues in Las Vegas. According to Billboard.com, Kweli will be the first hip-hop headliner in the history ...
Read MoreFantastic Damage
El-P’s new album I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead drops today. I haven’t heard it, and truth be told, I’m not sure I’ll go too far out of my way to get my hands on a copy. There’s some artists that ...
Read MoreThe Hero Of The Zeros
Let me tell you that I didn’t intend on writing about Wayne because he is becoming old news to me since I haven’t heard any new music from him. Then up pops this latest ‘freestyle’ remix and the internets ...
Read MoreCheck out the cover of the May 2007 issue of XXL
May 2007
Billy Sunday critiques the new Devin The Dude LP
Jay-Z vs. Biggie
Going on a year ago, the hip-hop department slash mail room over at MTV put together a list of the 10 Greatest MCs of All Time. As I noted at the time on my own site, it wasn't that bad ...
Read MoreNew Music
- Jim Jones Drops The Video To “Powder Trip” (J. Cole Revamp)
- New Lil’ Boosie, Webbie And Foxx “Where I’m From”
- Watch DJ Drama’s “In The Building” Video With Travis Porter And Kirko Bangz
Hip-Hop News
- Ludacris Drops ‘#IDGAF’ Mixtape
- Hot 97 Interviews Riff Raff And Things Get Hostile
- J. Cole Laughs At “I Disappointed Nas” Track Title
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Max B Turns 35
- Today In Hip-Hop: Busta Rhymes Celebrates 41st Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ace Hood Celebrates 25th Birthday
Sneakers
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
- Nike Roshe Run “Tie Die”
- Here’s A Look At Filling Pieces’ 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
Lists
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
- Behind The Scenes: 20 Awesome Rapper Vlogs
- Can’t Hold Us: Independent Rapper Success Stories
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Golden Foil iPhone 5 Case
- XXL‘s Memorial Day Weekend Survival Kit
Show & Prove
- A$AP Ferg to Release “Trap Lord” Mixtape in Late February or Early March
- Hit-Boy Announces Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame & Lil Wayne for "Scream and Shout (Remix)"
- Lil Reese ft. Young Jeezy & Twista "Traffic (Remix)"
Rap Videos
- Illogic And Blockhead Release The Video For “Atlantis Depth”
- Video Premiere: Lil Twist “Understand Me”
- Video Premiere: Krizz Kaliko, Futuristic, Black Pegasus, and Jeff Turner [TeamBackpack Cypher]
Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
300 x 100 (No. 1)
300 x 100 (No. 2)
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- Quentin Tarantino Still Has Love for Wu-Wear [Photos]
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