Rick Ross Opens Up About Reebok Deal, Says It’s “A Learning Situation” For His Artists

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Rick Ross’ fallout from his Reebok deal was heavily documented in the press, but now things have settled down. In his interview with MTV News, MMG’s head honcho reflects on the entire situation and what he took away from it. Quite ...

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J. Cole Offers One-Time Listening Of ‘Born Sinner’ Tonight

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by nmb  •  1 Comment

Born Sinner is less than two weeks away, but fans in select cities will get a chance to hear the album in it's entirety tonight. Last night, J. Cole announced on Twitter that his sophomore album would be streaming in ...

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New Film Catches Up With Aging Rappers – Exclusive Outtakes, Part 3

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

Paul Iannacchino knows rap. The self-proclaimed writer/director/creative guy used to be a producer signed to EL-P’s Def Jux label (as one-third of Hangar 18) but left the world of indie hip-hop behind when he realized that it wasn’t for him. ...

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Young Dro “Swoop” #dailytwerk

Jun 6th, '13  •  Eye Candy  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Today's #dailytwerk is from Young Dro's Promo Video for "Swoop." At the 0:20 mark that side view is amazing. Young Dro "Swoop" Oh and just a reminder, if you want have your video featured in #dailytwerk, email your video link to dailytwerk@xxlmag.com Also, be sure to ...

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Yo Gotti Live Stream From Memphis

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

XXL Channel on Ustream Check back here at 6 P.M. EST/5 P.M CST for a live UStream of the radio premiere of Gotti's new song "Act Right," and at 9 P.M. EST/8 P.M. CST for a live UStream of his performance at The Orpheum. Also, make ...

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Black Hippy In The Studio With Eminem (Photo)

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  2 Comments

This was bound to happen. Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Porter, Jay Rock, Eminem, Royce da 5' 9", Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q are photographed in the studio. One can only assume that they are working on new music for any one of ...

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18 Rappers Who Have Their Own Liquors

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

Yesterday, news broke that Nicki Minaj had partnered with Moscato Wine for their Myx Fusions "ready-to-drink" line. While she's certainly not the first rapper to link with an alcoholic beverage company, her new deal is definitely a sign that ...

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Jay-Z, Timbaland, Nas And Justin Timberlake Hit The Studio (Photo)

Jun 6th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Isn’t this a sight to see? Yesterday, Kodak Lens posted on their Instagram an epic photo of Justin Timberlake in the studio with Jay-Z, Nas and Timbaland. Presumably, we can expect it’s for Justin’s forthcoming album, The 20/20 Experience 2, ...

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Jadakiss Confirms Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa And More On ‘Top 5, Dead Or Alive’

Jun 5th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  1 Comment

Jadakiss is ready to shake up the summer with his upcoming album, Top 5, Dead Or Alive. A few days ago, Kiss offered the first single from the project called “Big Boy Dialogue” featuring The-Dream. Now, in a recent ...

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