XXL Mag

Hidden in the Bronx, The Compound is a place where creative minds and innovative thoughts come together to play, work, and create. A meeting grounds for the likes of Swizz Beatz, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Iman Shumpert, Chris Robinson, and more...

Apparently part of the cost to be the Bawse is legal fees. Rick Ross is once again on the receiving end of some court papers. This time from a photographer who is suing the Maybach Music group leader according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ...

The beef between Game and Tyga and Lil Durk and 40 Glocc is starting to pick up steam with the release of "ChiRaq To LA" and newly-named XXL Freshman, Lil Durk, has one less supporter from his home city in his beef with Tyga. Yesterday, Chicago MC Chief Keef showed his support of Game on Twitter and Instagram by sending out the cover art of the song with the caption, "Be Bool... Rea

Mack Wilds drops the official video for "Remember The Time." A spin of Michael Jackson's classic, the R&B crooner puts a new school touch on MJ's unforgettable record. "Remember The Time" appears on New York: A Love Story, out now.

Nike borrows the age-old barbershop red, white, and blue to inspire the Nike Kobe 9 Elite GS "Barbershop." Pairing a laser crimson, black, white and turquoise blue, the vibrant silhouette uses pinstripe detailing for an eye-catching design. The...

Despite the escalating beef between Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and RZA and the uncertainty of the album's release, the anticipation for the album continues to build within the Clan's fan base and critics. Although the album is reported to be completed, neither the Wu or the general public have heard any of the finished songs from their secret album, Once Upon a Time In Shaolin, until now. The v.

As if rapping and acting weren't enough, Kid Cudi has now added scoring to his list of accomplishments. Along with creating the soundtrack for the upcoming film James White, the Indicud artist is also said to have a starring role. According to the official press release, the film, starring Christopher Abbott (Girls), Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City) and Ron Livingston (Office Space), is a "fr

This year has been quite an eventful for the 23-year-old rapper. Completing his first stint at Coachella and a surplus of studio collaborations, Soulja Boy continues to make a name for himself despite the naysayers. The Atlanta rapper recently spoke with Fader to discuss the making of "Yasss Bish" with Nicki Minaj, his role in the Carter V, working with Diddy, Drake and more...

Last night it was reported that the one of the members of the XXL Freshmen 2014 Class Rich Homie Quan was rushed to the hospital after suffering from back-to-back seizures and a head injury while filming a music video with Problem in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. Think ...

Rappers with co-signs can often lead to bigger things. This past April, Meek Mill has tweeted about a young boy from Philly named Kur. The 20-year-old MC embodies the street aesthetic the city is know for. Plus, his rapid-fire delivery is a strong sign he's about to go places...

It's time for Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg to weigh in on our 2014 XXL Freshman Class. Yesterday on The Realness with Ebro, Rosenberg breaks down each rapper gracing the cover and gives his thoughts on them. While he believes guys like Chance The Rapper have already been established, others such as Rich Homie Quan and Ty Dolla $ign were perfect picks...

New York City is in the building. Troy Ave is the Big Apple's bright hope for rap stardom, and he wastes little time proving that with new music. As promised, the Brooklyn rapper lets loose the fourth installment of his B$B series featuring his crew...