XXL Mag

Lance Stephenson went from offensive weapon, to joke fodder, to a member of the Charlotte Hornets. Now, he's a "Hot Nigga." The Brooklyn-bred guard gave the remix to the club jam a video. There's nothing really new here unless you weren't aware of the possibility Stephenson has really expensive things — like cars, gold chains and trips to the club. As f...

Saigon's here to lead the streets through these troubled times. The veteran rhyme returns with "Street Gospel," which features Chicago singer P. Jericho.  They're not beating you over the head with religious talk, but rather with mellifluously delivered rhyming. ...

Well if you needed any indication of what Kendrick Lamar's first single is going to sound like, here's a clue. The Compton rapper is taking it back to the 70's with his new single by using a classic from The Isley Brothers. According to MTV, King Kendrick used the Isley Brothers' "That Lady" sample for his single "i...

For years Jay Electronica fans have been waiting for an album. Since reemerging on the scene this year the “Exhibit C” rapper has been hard at work. MTV News recently caught up with him at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards where he shared that he has created enough material for multiple albums. Sad part i...

The 2014 BET Hip-Hop Cipher Extravaganza Awards airs a months from now, but the network has already dropped a cipher. Like last year, this will probably be the one that won't make it on air. Also like last year, the slant doesn't mean this is the one to sleep on...

Kinship has gained attraction for their album cover bomber jackets, and today the New York-based clothing brand has revealed their latest bomber jacket. Paying tribute to Bad Boy Records, Kinship has released a bomber with all the album covers released under Diddy's imprint...

Actors Seth Rogen and James Franco garnered a lot of buzz last year when they poked fun of Kanye West's video for “Bound 2.” The video’s intention would later go on to catch the eye of Yeezy impressing him so much that he ask the duo to perform at he and Kim Kardashian's wedding. Back in May S...

A Bathing Ape has a new collaboration in the works that will have streetwear fanatics lined up at Bape stores across the world when it releases. The Japanese brand will be teaming up with the Planet Of The Apes movie franchise for a special capsule collection that will celebrate the Japanese release of the new installment in the series, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes...

We get a gem birthed out of some frustration. U.K. producer S-X made a song with Childish Gambino a year ago, but,"things had stalled." That's good news because — "Fuck It" — the song is here for your listening pleasure. "Free at Last" comes at a time when Gambino is making conversation waves with his concert boasts, insightful interviews and new songs. Gambino... Rea

After Chris Brown was released from jail, he was looking hefty. Days after he was released, the R&B heartthrob was obliterated on social media for his massive weight gain. According to the singer, he wasn't too happy about his post-prison look. In...

Curren$y, who has already entrenched himself as more than just a “weed rapper”, delivered his critically acclaimed The Drive In Theatre in February, and followed that with Saturday Night Car Tunes in August. Spitta, who is one of the few artists known for his meticulous output has stayed thoroughly consistent and his Jet life Crew has flooded the mixtape game right along with him. 2011's Jet... Re

Fredo Santana is cooking up Ain't No Money Like Trap Money Vol.1 before he calls it quits for acting and yesterday the Chicago native released "How You Want It." Over production from Hurtboyag, Santana sticks to the script that originally put him on the map--violent lyrics and undeniable ad-libs.  Prev... Read More ...