I’m not entirely sure of the dates, but the Air Jordan XV may very well have been the first Air Jordan to be entirely designed with the knowledge that Michael Jordan was retired from the NBA, never to return ...
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Weezy F. Hornbeck
The Lil' Wayne cover of next month's issue of XXL stops short of actually calling him the best rapper alive or better than Jay-Z (a la Wayne's Complex cover) or whatever, but I notice they did have the sheer balls ...
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Laughing At You
“Cameron, you better learn how to talk to me.”—Mr. Jackson No it didn’t start when the good Reverend joined the Guerilla Unit. It didn’t start when various auxiliary members of each squad would allegedly get into it with each other at ...
Read MoreTara Henley ponders the future of the XXLMag.com blogging staff
Doug E. Fresh Participates in Stroke Awareness Program
A recent medical study found hip-hop music to be an extremely effective way to teach children stroke awareness. The program, led by Dr. Olajide Williams of Harlem Hospital, used a music video featuring legendary rapper Doug E. Fresh to ...
Read MoreGillie Da Kid’s Management Issues Statement Denying Wrongdoing
Following reports of his arrest on charges of conspiracy and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, Gillie Da Kid’s management has issued the following statement on behalf of the rapper: I am confirming the fact that Gillie was indeed taken ...
Read MoreT.I. to Perform at 49th Grammy Awards Ceremony
T.I. has been tapped to perform at the 49th Grammy Awards ceremony on February 11 in Los Angeles. The Atlanta rapper received four nominations this year, Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song for "What You Know," Best Rap/Song ...
Read MoreTimbaland responds to beat jacking allegations
New Music
- New Master P “Woke Up A Millionaire”
- Big Bank Black, Future, Young Scooter Drops Video To “All I Know”
- New Video From 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa “We Own It”
Hip-Hop News
- Lil Twist, Class of ’11 – Catching Up With the XXL Freshmen
- Kanye West Premieres “New Slaves” On Buildings Across The World
- Fred the Godson, Class of ’11 – Catching Up With the XXL Freshmen
New Artists
- The Break Presents: Yung Nation
- The Break Presents: Danse Daimons
- The Break Presents: Gist The Essence
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ace Hood Celebrates 25th Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ghostface Killah Celebrates His 43rd Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: The Clipse Founds Re-Up Records
Sneakers
- Here’s A Look At Filling Pieces’ 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
- Ewing Athletics Set To Re-Release ‘Ewing Focus’ This Summer
- Play Cloths x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Cotton Candy Pack”
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
- Amber Rose Introduces Baby Taylor Merch?
- Drake Parties In Dries Van Noten Camouflage Print T-Shirt
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
Show & Prove
- A$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
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