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Vans Classics' latest fall offering takes an old school approach to the Authentic and Old Skool for a six-piece footwear collection. Dubbed the Vintage pack, the range highlights two of Vans' most popular silhouettes in subtle tones and soft materials...

Alex Wiley gave "Splash Game (Self Doubt)," another cut off the Village Party mixtape, the video treatment. This one is far less of a headtrip than the last. The Visual Mecca-directed video rides off some animation and a little bit of humor. We ...

One thing rappers know how to do very well is throw a hell of a party. Check out rappers getting turnt up with their homies, hot women, and random people in "17 Wild Rapper Parties ."

Previously: DJ Premier’s Five Favorite Beats Of All Time DJ Mustard’s Five Favorite Beats He Wishes He Produced Common’s All-Time Favorite Kanye West Beats Mobb Deep’s Havoc Discusses His New Album And Producing For Biggie

Lucki Eck$ and Danny Brown may be from different cities, but they're not all that far apart in their narrative influences (specifically when it comes to drugs). They collaborate on "Weightin' On" for Red Bull Sound Select. The collaboration isn't too experimental though...

Feeling a little groggy on a Monday? Let DJ Khaled give you the motivation you need to get you through the day. While up at Power 105.1 on "The Breakfast Club" to premiere his new song, "Hold You Down," with Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremih, Khaled gave his usual high energy interview ...

Russell Simmons' new startup company ALL DEF DIGITAL just got a serious boost in cash flow. Uncle Rush's new content creation brand and network announced that Greycroft Partners, with participation from Advancit Capital, e.ventures and Nu Horizons Investments a venture capital fund jointly established between Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons-Leissner will be receiving funding that totals $5 million.

For Gucci Mane being in jail has little effect on his music. In spite of currently being on a sabbatical overseen by the justice system that has not stopped him from serving new projects to his fans. In fact XXL even analyzed his output from behind bars versus when he's a free man...

Kanye West has never been shy about wearing his heart on his sleeve during live performances. Known for using his stage time long, drawn out rants against any and everything, 'Ye's performances are known for his antics just as much as they are known for his extensive catalog ...

Killer Mike and El-P are gearing up to release the followup to last year's standout Run The Jewels project. Run The Jewels 2 is one of the most anticipated albums of 2014 as fans look for the duo to return with more of their fun brand of off-kilter hip-hop...

Danny Brown's hyper-energetic and blistering "Attak" collaboration with electronic producer Rustie stands as one of the highlights of the summer. The track justifiably gets its own video. As enjoyable as Brown's style is, it's a bit hard to catch every word he's saying sometimes...

When DJ Khaled starts putting in work, he doesn't let up. He drops the Gil Green-directed video for "Hold You Down" — which features Chris Brown, XXL Freshman August Alsina, Future and Jeremih — just hours after the song dropped. As you'd gue...