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Have you noticed the amount of charts dedicated to dissecting the intricacies of hip-hop? Over the past year as hip-hop has grown, more and more lavish and interesting charts have popped up. Here are five of them that we think are pretty cool.  ...

PUMA has released a "Mint" colored Future Disc HST for the summer. Panels of mesh and suede make for a versatile upper while a white midsole and black bottom finish the sneaker. The popular disc cage is a signature from the '90s and sits atop the sneaker acting as the lacing system. ...

A multiple sources have told New York Daily News that the reasons behind the Solange Knowles, Jay Z fight. It sparked when Solange's non-famous friends showed up uninvited to the MET Gala and named dropped Jay Z. Once Jay Z got wind of this, he wasn't having it and snapped at Solange...

Scion AV is putting out a new EP with Pro Era to highlight "their diverse style and sound while further establishing Pro Era as the future of hip hop." The first single is "Extortion" featuring crew members Kirk Knight and Dyemond Lewis...

DJ Ted Smooth puts his touches on Chris Brown's single "Loyal." This time, the veteran DJ remixes club banger with The L.O.X. members Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch, toning it down by giving the record a East Coast vibe. Check out the track above...

Things are getting crazy. As the world is trying to figure out why Solange and Jay Z got into a fight, Judi James, a body language expert, talked to Daily Mail and says judging from Beyonce's body language, she she "either agreed with her sister's point of view or she was completely obsessed with protecting her brand." ...

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Mike WiLL Made It's distinct sounds have caught the attention of Fast Company Magazine.  Thanks to his work with hip-hop artists such as Future, Kanye West and  pop sensation Miley Cyrus, the producer was named no. 24 on publication's Top 100 Creative People list, which credited him for creating "unstoppable hits." On top of work...

Puff Daddy seemed to impress Howard University students this past Saturday with his commencement speech despite prior speculation that he was unfit to speak to the school’s graduating class. According to TMZ Howard University’s rep said the school found the speech “impassioned” and “inspirational.” The rep said Diddy who als ...

Wale gives viewers a behind the scenes look at his day-to-day life in the new "Hit The Road With Wale" mini documentary. Teaming with Revolt, in the video the MMG rapper gives fans an inside view of his studio sessions, performances and more...

XXL is giving away five pairs of tickets to see Fredo Santana in New York City on May 14! Chicago's Savage Squad head honcho is coming to a cut near you. Fredo will be performing at Highline Ballroom. You can win two tickets by telling us what your favorite Fredo Santana song is and emailing us at xxl@xxlmag.com. A winner will be drawn random...