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Gifs are a main stay in hip-hop. Awards shows, music videos, you name it, memorable gifs can come from anywhere. 2014 saw a huge number of vines go viral. Even though this has been a quiet year for Gifs that doesn't mean there wasn't any...

Sometimes dudes just wanna party.  The ATL continues their stellar year with their crop of fresh talent, as Scotty ATL recruits B.o.B and Iamsu! for "Nun But A Party." In addition, Scotty ATL plans on touring later this month for his "Spaghetti Junction Tour." Ch...

Want to know what went down today on Instagram? XXL’s got it for you. Scroll down! #WATCH .......I can't take it anymore! It's Enough, and enough is enough! Honestly my emotions are all over the place. We as artists, myself included, all have to step up and be better leaders in our communities. It's a hard ... Read More ...

The Shaq Attaq IV continues to push the envelope with a limited edition colorway inspired by the holiday season. Reebok Classic incorporates the perfect amount of detail to make this a truly one-of-a-kind shoe. The long narrow strips of metallic blue shine like tinsel and the Candy Cane striped laces are a sweet finishing touch that gives this Reebok Shaq Attaq IV the Christmas spirit... Read Mor

With the verdict heard today that Eric Garner's killer will again walk away not prosecuted, hip-hop sounded off on all social networks. Just days after news that Mike Brown's killer will too be set free without repercussions, it seems hip-hip is quite fed up...

Just days before the official release of J. Cole's highly anticipated third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, the project sprung an unexpected leak. One track in particular has got media and fans in a frenzy. The North Carolina native made a controversial track called "Fire Squad" where he addresses and accuses white artists (particularly those in hip-hop and r&b) of robbing blac

Pharrell's 2014 has been amazing. With "Happy" anchoring him back into the forefront of music, Skateboard P is widely considered as one of the top artists of 2014. The proof is in the pudding. Today (Dec. 3), Spotify named Pharrell's "Happy" as their top song of 2014...

Havoc isn't a stranger to keeping it gritty. With Havoc alongside his fellow brethren Prodigy, the Mobb Deep member delivers a new video from his 13 Reloaded. Very 90's feel on this one. Check it out. Related: Watch Havoc’s Video For “Dirt Call” Havoc Has A Solo Album And Mobb Deep LP In The Works Havoc’s Five Favorite Beats He Wished He Produced

Before Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry started playing at an MVP level this season, Drake shouted out the baller on "0 To 100" with the line "I been Steph Curry with the shot/Been cookin' with the sauce, chef, curry with the pot,boy ...

Shout out to the pears! 2014 has been the year of Vine. Thank about it. Bobby Shmurda, OG Maco and plenty more has seen their rise in popularity with direct ties to a vine that went viral. Six second videos of obscene gestures, grotesque dance moves and drug-influenced banter can land an artist to stardom. Tha...

After giving out his number on "The Plug" in July, Bodega Bamz feeds the streets a new line with "The Plug Pt. 2." Produced by New York native V-Don, who handled ala the production on Bamz' upcoming release Sidewalk Exec, Bodega fields calls from pushers who are looking to re-up. Sid...

Starlito links up with Don Trip once again, this time for the sequel to "No Rearview." With Five Points handling the production duties, Starlito and Don add another smooth track to their resume. This will live off DJ Burn One's Greenwood project...