After tearing up the charts in 2006 with ubersmash hits “It’s Goin’ Down” and “I Know You See It” from his solo debut Yung Joc City, 23-year-old Yung Joc is ready to roll again in 2007, with his second effort, ...
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I suppose I should've known it was a rap for Little Brother back when it was announced that 9th Wonder wouldn't be contributing any beats to their next album. I mean, it does seem odd that a group would take ...
Read MoreWill Smith Honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Academy Award nominee Will Smith was honored at this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival with a prestigious Modern Master Award. The Associated Press reports that Smith was presented with the accolade, which celebrates his career accomplishments, by friend and ...
Read MoreBone Thugs-N-Harmony Concert Ends Early After Brawl Breaks Out
A Bone Thugs-N-Harmony concert in Los Angeles came to an abrupt end on Friday night (January 26) after several fights broke out, leaving one person injured and another under arrest. According to the Associated Press, one unidentified man was hit ...
Read MoreJay-Z and Rocawear to Push Cherry Coke
The Coca-Cola soda company has enlisted Jay-Z and his Rocawear apparel company to help relaunch their lagging Cherry Coke brand. According to marketing magazine and website Brandweek.com, Hova will consult on several different aspects of the branding initiative including the ...
Read MoreMeet Jay-Z’s stalker
Just Blaze TV: The making of the beat from the Second Coming Nike Commercial.
Tru Life lets fans pose with a couple of Dipset chains at an in-store appearance.
Music isn’t enough
Some of you already know that I’m a huge reader. We’re talking like a book a week, pretty much every week. I love reading and I always have. So much of what I think/feel/know about the world has come from ...
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- Listen To Statik Selektah Featuring Styles P, Bun B, & Hit-Boy “Funeral Season”
- Watch Action Bronson Do Cartwheels In His “Strictly 4 My Jeeps” Video
- Listen To Young Scooter’s Recorded Jail Phone Track “I Wonder”
Hip-Hop News
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- Here’s What Kanye West Sampled For “New Slaves”
- 17 Rappers Who Became Reality TV Stars
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Busta Rhymes Celebrates 41st Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ace Hood Celebrates 25th Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ghostface Killah Celebrates His 43rd Birthday
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 $200
- Behind The Scenes: 20 Awesome Rapper Vlogs
- Can’t Hold Us: Independent Rapper Success Stories
Hip-Hop Fashion
- XXL‘s Memorial Day Weekend Survival Kit
- Marcelo Burlon’s County of Milan Moon T-Shirt
- Amber Rose Introduces Baby Taylor Merch?
Show & Prove
- A$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]
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- Thirty-Four On-Stage Photos of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis At Lafayette College
- Nothin’ But Shorts: The Coolest Shorts to Cop Right Now
- Spring Patterns: Five Patterned Button-Ups You Should Buy this Season
- Peep Game: Celebrities Wearing Air Jordan V ‘Grape’
- Thrift Shoppin’: Macklemore’s Raddest Outfits
- Obsessed: Nicki Minaj Nip Slips & Related Areola Activity
- The 30 Oddest Photos of Odd Future
- Christina Milian Brings up the Temperature
- KR3W Collection: Dope Items Available Now
- Roc Nation Gifts Rihanna a Brand New Porsche [Photos]
- XXL Presents… The Best Album Covers of 2012
- Quentin Tarantino Still Has Love for Wu-Wear [Photos]
- Kanye West, LeBron James, Pusha T and More Attend Just Don x UNKNWN Miami Art Basel Event [Photos]
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