As Fiddy mentioned yesterday on the Angie Martinez program, it's pretty well accepted that Koch Records is where artists go when they can't talk any major label into spending money on them. I wonder though if it's really that much ...
Read More
Jacki-O
Reppin’ Time
It’s not easy for female rap groups or solo artists for that matter. For years we’ve seen them struggle in the game, working hard to try and make girly MCs relevant in today’s hip-hop scene. But the task isn’t easy ...
Read MoreBilly Sunday explains why your favorite rapper doesn’t want it with Brandy
BRANDY is more hardbody than your favorite rapper.
Fuck what you heard bitches, if your favorite rapper is still killing emcees on wax that dude is pussy. If he is smacking emcees in the face at a YouTube rap battle he still isn't keeping his shit as ...
Read MorePitbull Teams With Cuervo Tequila To Find New Latino Talent
Miami based artist Pitbull is partnering with tequila company Jose Cuervo to conduct a talent search for the next generation of Latino artists. The Cuban-American rapper and fellow Latino artist Chingo Bling of Houston recently teamed up to announce Cuervotón, ...
Read MoreDarryl “DMC” McDaniels To Play in Celebrity Football Game for Charity
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, founding member of legendary group Run-DMC, will participate in the Celebrity Flag Football Challenge to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, FL on Febraury 3. DMC will be playing alongside former Chicago Bears Quarterback Doug ...
Read MoreYing Yang Twins Concert Cancelled Over Fears
A Ying Yang Twins concert scheduled for February 13 in Toledo, Ohio was recently cancelled due to fears of potential disturbances caused by unruly fans. According to the Toledo Blade, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and chief of police Mike Navarre were ...
Read MoreVirginia Morning Show DJ Dies Unexpectedly
Shawn "Mic Lord" Austin, a popular morning show DJ on Hampton Roads, VA station 103 Jamz, died early Thursday morning at the age of 38. The Virginian Pilot reports that station manager Eric Mychaels was informed by Austin's family of ...
Read MoreTara Henley examines“the slash syndrome”
New Music
- Earl Sweatshirt Releases New Song “Guild” Featuring Mac Miller
- Listen To Iggy Azalea And Angel Haze’s “Otis” Freestyle
- Mack Maine “Kobe Or Ginobili (Remix)” Featuring Ace Hood, French Montana, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled And Busta Rhymes
Hip-Hop News
- Soulja Boy’s Bentley Impounded During Police Investigation
- Fashawn, Class Of ’10 – Catching Up With The XXL Freshmen
- Stalley, Riff Raff & Smoke DZA Hold Court At Coco 66
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)
-
- XXL‘s Memorial Day Weekend Survival Kit
- 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]
- 15 Awesome Acoustic Covers of Rap Songs