XXL Mag

Tech N9ne is a prolific rapper. In July 2013, Tech’s 13th studio album, Something Else, took a huge leap forward in closing the gap between his indie and mainstream audiences. Four months later, Tech broadened his range with a heavy metal sound found in Therapy, an EP that opened new doors for him. Now ...

Previously: Joell Ortiz: “The Object Is To Make Slaughterhouse One Person” DOOM Shares The Stories Behind Ten Of His Best Verses Bun B Shares The Stories Behind Five Of His Best Verses Kurupt Shares The Stories Behind Eight Of His Best Verses

Pictures from Chris Brown's Washington D.C. assault case were released to the public with the approval of a D.C. judge. Chris Brown and his bodyguard, Christopher Hollosy were arrested in October for allegedly punching Parker Adams outside the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. The fight starte...

The media junket continues. Last night, the boss lady Vanessa Satten called Bootleg Kev down in Florida to talk about rappers who barely missed the cut. He names promising MCs like Iamsu!, Bodega Bamz, G-Eazy, Rittz and more, in which VS gives our reasons behind leaving them off this year's list...

Young Scooter delivers another new track off his forthcoming mixtape, Street Lottery 2: Remix Edition, due out July 4. This one is called "Hector" and produced by CHOPHOUZE. Previously: Young Scooter Featuring Young Thug “Big Better”

Big K.R.I.T. made a quite splash for his new single “Mt. Olympus,” which is the first offering from his sophomore LP Cadillactica. Today, Krizzle teams up with A KRSP VISUAL for a highly creative visual. The emotional and triumphant song is interpreted through strong typography and cool effects. Check ...

Kim Kardashian says she is not married to fiancé Kanye West. Despite rumors that the couple had recently wed in California, Kashashian confirms that she has yet to become Mrs. West When asked by former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley at the Met Gala Monday if she could be called Mrs. West or Kim,...

Hot 97's DJ Mister Cee made national headlines last year when his sexuality was brought into question due to numerous incidents that involved the solicitation of male prostitutes. Cee had the unfortunate circumstance of having his sex life brought to the forefront, but the famous DJ has continued to pop up on the box everyday at noon for his "Throwback Hour" on Hot 97...

Find out everything you want to know and possibly more as the #XXLFreshmen14 are hosting "Ask Me Anything" sessions on Reddit. Kicking off on May 13 and wrapping on June 3, fans will be able to interact with this year's class asking every question one could possibly desire...

Kid Ink swung by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to be the musical guest on the AT&T Outdoor Stage and perform his song "Main Chick." He got some assistance from rock drummer extraordinaire Travis Barker and Eric Bellinger subbing for Chris Brown on hook duties. ...

Nike SB is back at it again with their latest installation of the Jordan pack. The pack which includes a Dunk Low Pro in black/red and a Dunk High Pro in black/royal, features premium pebbled leather and plush suede uppers. Swoosh branding appears in the dominant color for each variation while the Nike SB tag appears on the tongue of the shoe...

50 Cent unveils the video for "Irregular Heartbeat" featuring Jadakiss and Kidd Kidd. Setting the scene in a graffiti tatted warehouse; 50 Cent, Kidd Kidd, and Jadakiss weave together a tale of an unfortunate individual. "Irregular Heartbeat" appears on 50 Cent forthcoming LP Animal Ambition...