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YN has some harsh words for the creator of BET’s Beef series.
Execution of a Chump
What’s Beef? Beef is when I’m flipping through the channels on a Wednesday night and catch some bullshit on my box. Beef is a wack-ass TV show that adds no true insight into any dispute in the hip-hop world. Beef ...
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We Fly High
“When I come back like Jordan, wearin’ the 4-5/ It ain’t to play games witchu.” —“ENCORE” (2003) “I am the Mike Jordan of recordin’/You might wanna fall back from recordin’. ” —“SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT” (2006) It’s not every day that ...
Read MoreFresh has pictures from the taping of BET’s star-studded Jay-Z special.
Jay-Z: This Is Your Life
Images: John Ricard/Retna That’s right, another cot damn Jay-Z entry. Go ahead and fill the comment sections with moans and groans about how XXL has it lips wrapped around his dick. It’s not my fault dude is relevant than ever. Last ...
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Pulling Me Back
When it comes to retirement, some rappers are like roaches—they keep coming back. Of course, we mean that in the best possible way, because not just any MC can return to glory. It’s a status thing—people have to care enough ...
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Cadillac Don & J-Money
Hate it or love it, by now the refrain is probably stuck in your head: “Inside peanut butter, outside jelly/Seven days of the week, seven different Chevies.” Cadillac Don & J-Money’s ode to the leather interior and candy-coated exterior of ...
Read MoreYou’re gonna want to check out this month’s Eye Candy. Trust.
New Music
- L.E.P Bogus Boys Drops The Video For “Commas” Featuring Lil Wayne and Ma$e
- Watch Ice Cube’s Lyric Video For “The Big Show”
- Earl Sweatshirt Releases New Song “Guild” Featuring Mac Miller
Hip-Hop News
- Chief Keef Responds To Katy Perry’s Tweet
- Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire Reveals Cover Of ‘Kismet’
- Here’s The Artwork For Mike WiLL Made It’s “23″ Featuring Wiz Khalifa, Miley Cyrus & Juicy J
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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- 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
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- 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