XXL Mag

When speaking to Grammy U, Russell Simmons dropped a lot knowledge on the music industry, including on what it takes to be a star in the industry. "Being a music star is a lot more than selling records. If selling records was what the music business about, they would all move on to something else...

Shy Glizzy is gearing up to release the third installment of his Law mixtape series. Orginally scheduled for a Nov. 18 release , the Law 3 hosted by DJ Drama will now drop on Dec. 2. Along with the new release date, the D.C. rapper unveiled the artwork for the upcoming project...

As Kendrick Lamar prepares to tear down the stage tomorrow (Nov. 15) on Saturday Night Live (SNL), a promo was recently released of the Compton with host and True Detectives star Woody Harrelson. In the hilarious promo, SNL cast member Kate McKinnon confuses the rapper for actor Matthew McConaughey and later catches a ride on Harrelson's back...

Atlanta duo A-1 Supergroup's "Everywhere We Go" has had the clubs in Atlanta on fire, and now they're back with the remix. The bumping remix to "Everywhere We Go" features Juicy J, IAMSU!, and an infectious hook. Juicy starts out the track with rhymes about women, drugs, and guns, followed by IAMSU...

B.o.B is back with his latest banger, "Candler Road," featuring Bankroll Fresh. On this joint, B.o.B pays homage to the neighborhood he grew up in by rapping about how he's a "Candler Road n***a doin Candler Road s**t." The production on the track also pays homage to his upbringing, for the beat is a classic Atlanta style, 808 kick laden cut...

G-Unit's domination begins.

Tension between YMCMB rappers Tyga and Drake continue to rise as each artist plots to make petty moves to hurt the other. After revealing he doesn't "like Drake as a person," Tyga has refused to hold his tongue any longer about the forced relationship that was created for the sake of the label...

Hip-hop and sports continue to mesh with Full Court Press Volume 1. In a joint venture with The Cherry Party and Sony Music, the album will blend today's top artists in the game with NBA's elite. The most recent visuals released from the project features T-Pain, Dorrough, Young Cash, and Cleveland Cavalier Shawn Marion in a inspirational single called, "I'm A Champion...

Lion Babe hits the playground for their new video "Jump Hi" sans Childish Gambino. Regardless of his disappearing act, Jillian Hervey - the daughter of Vanessa Williams - shows she can elevate on her own accord, all while producer Lucas Goodman serves up a strong effort on the beat...

MC Lyte has always made it her duty to not only speak about making a change in the black community, but also taking action to implement that change. Last month, the veteran MC teamed up with Common for her inspirational single "Dear John," which serves as the anthem for her Educate Our Men Scholarship...

DuRu Tha King is back with visuals for his latest single "Pimpin' My Pain." DuRu hits the forest and becomes one with nature as he speaks his peace through his soul. Mixing typography, with warped cinematography and filters, the Charlotte native brings a refreshing approach to the EJ Beats produced track...

Grinding on an off day. Lil Wayne taps his protege Flow for a surprise cut, which is produced by X Fyle. The two rappers collaborated before during the summer  for the Withdrawalz mixtape. In case you were wondering, Tha Carter V (Part 1) drops December 9. Weezy Season. R...