What a strange couple days in hip-hop. On Friday, Jim Jones hacked into Tru Life’s MySpace page. (Really? The Dirt Angel is an e-gangsta now?) Apparently rap battles no longer take place in ciphers or on the radio or on ...
Read More
Foxy Receives Good Probation Report, Says Anger Management Is Helping Her “Mature”
Rapper Foxy Brown appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court today (Jan. 17) and received an exemplary review from her probation officer. According to the Associated Press, probation officials gave a report to Judge Melissa Jackson that has classified Foxy’s behavior as ...
Read MoreNew bangers from Fabolous and Lil Wayne, Grafh, B.G. and VL Mike, and Young Chris with Junior Reid are up now!
DJ drama indeed
My fact-checking cuz Noz already went over a lot of the key points in this case, including the following: a) a mixtape operation such as DJ Drama's is probably illegal, if not illegal as, say, selling heroin to school children, ...
Read MoreWatch Wiz Khalifa’s new video for “Pittsburgh Sound” here.
Detroit Record-Label Owner Alleges Bias, Sues Canadian Officials for $900 Million
A Detroit-based record-label owner has filed a $900 million lawsuit against two former Canadian cabinet members and a slew of border guards, alleging that they conspired to racially profile him during numerous trips across the U.S./Canada border. Jerome Almon, owner ...
Read MoreThe Game Denies Impersonating an Officer, Wants Trial
The Game has again denied that he impersonated a New York City police officer last year while he was in the Big Apple promoting his album The Doctor’s Advocate. The West Coast rapper was arrested on Nov. 16, 2006, when ...
Read MoreDJ Drama and Don Cannon Arrested and Charged With Music Piracy
DJ Drama and fellow Aphilliates DJ Don Cannon were arrested in Atlanta on Tuesday and charged with racketeering, following a raid on the group’s Gangsta Grillz recording studio. According to Fox 5 News in Atlanta, a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office ...
Read MoreJay-Z and Diddy may end up on the witness stand in Jacob the Jeweler’s money laundering trial
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
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