Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire has been on a tear as of late. It seems like it was just a few days ago that we were wondering where the Brooklyn MC had gone, and just like that he popped back up with ...
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Freekey Zekey Reveals The Diplomats Are No Longer Signed To Interscope
Fans looking forward to a Diplomats reunion may have to wait, as the Harlem crew is out of a record deal. In a recent interview with VladTV, Freekey Zekey revealed that the Dips are no longer signed to Interscope Records, the ...
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For the ninth annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, Adam “MCA” Yauch of The Beasties Boys will be honored by a moment of silence and a tribute. Headliners for the festival, which goes from July 10 to 13, include Pusha T, EPMD, ...
Read More19 Celebrities Who Have Tried Rapping
It's become pretty well established that most rappers will attempt to act at some point in their careers—XXL even recently ran a list naming 22 MCs who actually have acting chops. But what about the opposite: celebrities picking up the mic? ...
Read MoreSources Confirm Beyoncé And Jay-Z Are Expecting Another Child
Reports have been speculating that Beyoncé is expected another child with husband Jay-Z. The rumors were flying when she appeared on the red carpet of last week’s Met Gala trying to conceal her stomach. Those talks may be true, as sources ...
Read MoreWatch Drake Perform “No New Friends” In Miami Nightclub
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Read MoreRiFF RaFF Reviews ‘The Great Gatsby’ For XXL
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New Artists
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Lists
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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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
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