XXL Mag

It's been almost four years since Big Sean's debut album, Finally Famous, first hit the streets and in that time it has seemed like the G.O.O.D. Music MC has enjoyed an unending string of success. The 26-year-old rapper from Detroit has shared stages with Drake and Kid Cudi, appeared on tracks with Jay Z, Nas, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj and has learned the game from his mentor and label boss Kanye

J. Cole has announced that his 'Forest Hills Drive' tour will extend well into the dog days of summer. Taking to Twitter this morning (Feb. 23), the Roc Nation rapper revealed the dates for the second and third legs of his tour, which is in support of his third solo album, last year's 11th-hour chart-topper 2014 Forest Hills Drive...

Rich The Kid has been steadily dropping new music since his Rich Than Famous EP dropped in December, hopping on cuts with A$AP Ferg and Lil Uzi and remixing Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel's "Bobby Bitch" while the two GS9 rappers are locked up behind bars. But...

iLoveMakonnen and Carnage team up for 'I Like Tuh,' an anthem about the duo's two favorite things: Getting money and turning up. Carnage's hectic trap-influenced beat and Makonnen's airy, melodic flow are a match made in club heaven. By the time the song hits its crescendo, the beat bottoms out and listeners are left with a stripped down, weirded out Makonnen who closes out the song with a vocal

Juicy J might be ready to hang up his microphone for good. The accomplished rapper, who has won an Oscar, has been nominated for a Grammy, Tweeted that after his fourth solo LP, The Hustle Continues (THC), drops, the Three Six Mafia co-founder may leave the booth for the board room: I don't know for sure yet but THC may be my last album I'm gonna drop life goes on & music money fame etc. is...

The Nike Cortez Classic is one of the most historic sneakers from the Swoosh. FIrst released in 1972, Nike will reintroduce the classic running sneaker this spring with an OG colorway. The Nike Cortez has remained a classic for Nike and maintains its relevance among sneakerheads even after 43 years...

While the bad weather continues to hit the Midwest and East Coast, French Montana and Jeremih dip out for the beach and bad bitches in their new video. Surrounded by nothing but beautiful women, designer clothing and some of his closest friends, French shows no ill effects from his breakup with Khloe Kardashian ...

Tinashe is back with the remix to third single off her debut album Aquarius. The rising R&B star calls on Iggy Azaela for the remix to "All Hands on Deck." Produced by Stargate and Cashmere Cat, the RCA signee gets a little raunchy on the new track. "All in the ...

After the successful launch of the Air Jordan 2, Just Don and the Jordan Brand are back at it with a brand new, highly limited Air Jordan 1 silhouette. This time around Just Don and the Jumpman celebrate the 39th anniversary of Black HIstory Month with an all-white Air Jordan 1 that features a BHM graphic in the upper along with a black leather collar, removable ankle strap and gold aglets... Re

Chris Brown and Tyga stopped by Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning to promote their collaborative LP Fan of a Fan: The Album. During the interview, the two artists—who have been close friends for quite some time now—dished on the Kylie Jenner rumors, the Grammy Awards,  more. One thing discussed was Drake and w...

The Foundation Yelawolf explains what it's like to be a hip-hop dad. As told to Emmanuel C.M. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. Yelawolf: I didn’t have a father. My dad was 86ed...

Common and John Legend gave a powerful performance of "Glory" at last night's (Feb. 22) Academy Awards. The pair moved everyone in the room, as Common delivered captivating lyrics alongside Legend's powerful vocals and keys. The Chicago native and R&B singer were also awarded an Oscar for Best Original Song. ...