XXL Mag

All Things Go Two brothers from Tupelo, Miss. dominate as hip-hop’s most popular new duo. Words kris ex Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here. 2014 was qui...

A few years ago, Sweetgreen, a Washington, D.C.-founded health food restaurant, began selling shirts that read "Beets Don't Kale My Vibe." The obvious reference to Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe," a song from his 2012 debut good kid, m.A.A....

The escalating situation going on in Baltimore has captivated the country and once again shined the limelight on the ugly relationship between the police and African-Americans in America. Not one to keep his mouth shut, Donald Trump has weighed in and, unsurprisingly, ruffled feathers with his comments ...

For artists of Jay Z's (nay, Jaÿ-Z's) stature, a live concert usually contains nothing but the hits so every fan can enjoy the show. For diehards who have seen their favorite act numerous times, the concert experience can start becoming monotonous. Jay Z, w...

Chance The Rapper's highly anticipated collaboration with Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment will be dropping very soon. While performing at Michigan State University last night (Apr. 28) the Chi-town native shared the news that Surf will touch down within a week. Surf ...

Just in time for summer, California duo Audio Push have infused their positive energy into an easy-listening offering. Enter The Good Vibe Tribe, the latest mixtape from Hit-Boy's HS87 go-to tag team Oktane and Pricetag. The group first known for their hyped up jerkin' tracks has noticeably slowed things down with Good Vibe. As soon ...

The Air Max sneaker continues its legacy in the world of sneakers with a brand new iteration of the Air Max Lunar90 in a classic colorway. The brand new Nike Air Max Lunar90 Breeze "Black/White" silhouette features a breathable mesh upper with a white base serving as the canvas of the sneaker, while hits of black decorate the silhouette throughout the entire upper...

To Pimp a Butterfly isn't the full name of Kendrick Lamar's second studio album. While speaking with Mass Appeal for his cover story, the Compton native shared that there is hidden Braille within the album pamphlet. This hidden message is suppo...

Troy Ave’s Major Without A Label album finally has a release date. The LP will drop this summer on June 5. To celebrate, Dope Boy Troy drops "June 5th" last night on Funk Master Flex's Hot 97 show. Previously he released “Real N$gga” and was featured on Ray Jr.'s “Same Crew (Re...

Live Nation has announced that it will be taking control of Bonnaroo Festival. The New York Times reported the news. The annual music and arts festival is one of the biggest events in the country, drawing more than 80,000 fans each year. As of today, ...

Nick Young wants Iggy Azalea to go through a 12 step program before he puts a ring on it. During an interview with Flaunt, the Los Angeles Lakers guard opened up about his relationship with the Australian rapper. When asked if he has plans to marry her, Young mentions a "12 step program" she would have to complete before he ever thought of doing so. He ...

The N.O. native celebrates another one!