XXL Mag

On the fast track to summer, Supreme x Vans prepare to release a footwear collection that contains new silhouettes of the Vans Chukka and Vans Era. Embodying all-over prints with abstract designs, these new mid and low tops boast premium canvas uppers. The...

Directed by Travis Satten (@travissatten) Produced by ApK (@weareapk) Chance The Rapper is one of the 12 Freshmen on XXL's 2014 Freshmen list revealed last Mon., May 5, on BET's 106 & Park. All last week we've been providing you with a behind-the-scenes look at the selection process, the photo shoot, and the work it takes to pull it all together. But today ki...

Everyone has an opinion on Kanye West, either good or bad, and his impact on today's world is undeniable. Constantly popping up on news streams, television, blogs, and the like,  Kanye West is a superstar in every sense of the word and scholar, author, and professor Dr. Jul...

Wu-Tang fans world wide can breathe a sigh of relief. According to a message posted on the legendary group's website, The RZA and Raekwon have settled their differences and are headed to the studio. This signals Rae's participation in their upcoming project A Better Tomorrow...

DJ Khaled may have another summer anthem on the way. Last month DJ Khaled let the world know that he is the leading hitmaker in hip-hop for "8 Summers" and counting. He released his first single off his eighth studio LP, titled I Changed A Lot, late April...

Fifty Cent's Animal Ambition press tour continues to roll on and over the weekend, Fif went north of the border for an appearance on Canada's Business News Network. During the interview, Fifty spoke more on the business side of his career rather than his music and gave details on his $23 million buyout from Interscope Records. "I've...

Listen To Hip-Hop Songs About Rappers Making Billions On Beats Music Previously: Dr. Dre Confirms Beats Sale To Apple And Boasts He’s The First Billionaire In Hip-Hop Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Reportedly Getting Positions At Apple As Part Of Beats Deal From The Magazine: Dr. Dre, Eminem And Ji...

Mr. MFN eXquire is back to build his buzz again. Continuing his Bootleg Liquor on a Sunday Night series, the BK spitter drops "I Ain't Even Fuck Rihanna bka One For Lime-A-Rita Papi." Great title. And a little disclaimer for this record: Don't call eX "MFN...

Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse was a much-needed reality check for hip-hop as a lot of MCs tightened up their bars and puffed up their chests a bit. Although the loose cut that didn't make Big Sean's Hall Of Fame was released in August, the aftermath is still being felt well into 2014...

Kanye West contributed to the flood of social media motherly love yesterday. Ye posted a picture to his Twitter account with the simple cation, "hi mom." Kanye's mom Dr. Donda West passed in 2007 after complications for a surgical procedure...

Last week, Drake tweeted that he was in a late night studio session with his boy OB OBrien. It seems they were busy making some cuts. This morning, Drake let loose some new joints from the bearded MC: "2 On/Thotful" featuring Drake and "Hazelton Trump...

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