Kanye West has announced that Coldplay’s Chris Martin will be appearing on the Chicago MC’s third solo LP, Graduation, which is due out on Def Jam Records later this year. The Chicago MC recently told billboard.com that Martin is slated ...
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Talib Kweli
Touching Everything
There’s no doubt Talib Kweli can hold his own, but the Brooklyn MC has also been half of a couple of hip-hop’s most prolific duos. He first flaunted his skills with fellow Brooklynite Mos Def on 1998’s Black Star and ...
Read MoreDiddy Plans New Installment of Making the Band
Sean “Diddy” Combs and the MTV network recently announced open-call auditions for the fourth installment of the popular Making the Band reality TV series in Los Angeles. In past seasons of the show, Diddy has selected groups of young singers ...
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Nielsen sends a cease and desist letter to website that posts weekly Soundscan figures.
Check out the Jim Jones and Freeky Zekey segment from SMACK DVD Vol 12
Jerry Heller Launches New Record Company
Jerry Heller, the controversial former manager of N.W.A and the co-founder of Ruthless Records, will make his return to the music industry this year with the launch of a new record label. Heller recently announced his plan to partner with ...
Read MoreMos Def Tapped as Sundance Juror
Rapper and actor Mos Def has been selected as a juror at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, which kicked off this week in Park City, Utah. The Brooklyn lyricist will serve alongside actress and director Sarah Polley, director Catherine Hardwicke, ...
Read MoreProdigy of Mobb Deep prepares for the release of his new solo project Return of the Mac on Koch Records in March.
New 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
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- Peep Game: Celebrities Wearing Air Jordan V ‘Grape’
- Thrift Shoppin’: Macklemore’s Raddest Outfits
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- 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