Listen to Punch, “Fear”
Listen to Punch, “Fear”
Listen to Punch, “Fear”
Though initially renowned for his business acumen, TDE's Punch has taken to the Internet to give a window into his creative pursuits. His latest offering, "Fear," positions him as one of the more gripping writers in his own family: cascading rhyme schemes, clear imagery, creeping self-doubt...
Stream Curtis Williams’ New Mixtape
Stream Curtis Williams’ New Mixtape
Stream Curtis Williams’ New Mixtape
Two-9's Curtis Williams follows up last summer's Danco James project with Zip Skylark, a collection of previously unreleased and unfinished tracks. With features from Smoke DZA, Key!, Rome Fortune, the ATL representative adds to his growing resume with another solid release ...
Suge Knight Will Stand Trial For Murder, Bail Reduced to $10 Million
Suge Knight Will Stand Trial For Murder, Bail Reduced to $10 Million
Suge Knight Will Stand Trial For Murder, Bail Reduced to $10 Million
Today (April 16), a Los Angeles County judge ruled that Suge Knight will have to stand trial for murder and attempted murder stemming from a January hit-and-run incident in Compton. According to the Los Angeles Times, the judge made the ruling that there was sufficient evidence to force Knight to go to trial, despite a convoluted preliminary hearing that saw the key witness recant most of his stat
Mick Jenkins Wants to Expand His Sound With His New EP
Mick Jenkins Wants to Expand His Sound With His New EP
Mick Jenkins Wants to Expand His Sound With His New EP
Last August, Mick Jenkins released his latest mixtape The Water, a cohesive, electronic-tinged conceptual project that opened the eyes of many new fans outside of his home base of Chicago. (Born in Alabama, Jenkins moved to Chi-Town in 2000.) In...
Listen to A$AP Twelvyy, “Lord”
Listen to A$AP Twelvyy, “Lord”
Listen to A$AP Twelvyy, “Lord”
A$AP Twelvyy songs come few and far between but every time he drops, A$AP's secret weapon reminds listeners that his gritty sound is booming with potential. Late last night (April 16), Twelvyy dropped the Buda Da Future and GrandMuzik produced track that will keep A$AP fans wondering when a full Two Twelve Mel project is dropping ...
Tyler, The Creator Says Artists are Afraid to Be Themselves
Tyler, The Creator Says Artists are Afraid to Be Themselves
Tyler, The Creator Says Artists are Afraid to Be Themselves
Tyler, The Creator has a lot on his plate. The Odd Future frontman recently released his album, Cherry Bomb, is on a 42-date tour, launched his own app and has his own internet TV channel. The rapper appeared on PBS' Tavis Smiley show and discussed his career up to this point, working with Roy Ayers, his love for the movie Pleasantville . The Crea ...
Cam’ron Helps Define Snitching on ‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’
Cam’ron Helps Define Snitching on ‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’
Cam’ron Helps Define Snitching on ‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’
Cam'ron is a man of principle. His personal relationships have splintered (Jay Z, Kanye, briefly Jim Jones) or endured (Dame) at the whim of his own convictions, never industry politics or financial incentives. So it's not surprise that his stance on snitching has remained static since his infamous 2007 appearance opposite Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes. Las...
Jay Z Drops “Glory” Video on Tidal
Jay Z Drops “Glory” Video on Tidal
Jay Z Drops “Glory” Video on Tidal
It's been almost three years since Jay Z dropped "Glory." Today (Apr. 16), he premieres the video to the song on Tidal, his newly acquired music streaming website. The visual uses footage from Hov's Carnegie Hall live orchestral rehearsal sessions back in 2012...
Ewing Concept Sneaker Set to Return in May
Ewing Concept Sneaker Set to Return in May
Ewing Concept Sneaker Set to Return in May
Ewing Athletics will be bringing back one of their classic silhouettes from the early '90s with the rerelease of the Ewing Concept sneaker. First released in 1992, the Ewing Concept was one of Patrick Ewing's signature shoes during his tenure with the New York Knicks...
Read XXL’s Exclusive Rick Ross Cover Story
Read XXL’s Exclusive Rick Ross Cover Story
Read XXL’s Exclusive Rick Ross Cover Story
We Do This Life stays getting better for the slimmed down boss, Rick Ross. Words Dan Rys Images Zach Wolfe Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Check out our cover story on Meek Mill right here. I...

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