Rico Love Feels That 50 Cent Can’t Be Discredited
Rico Love Feels That 50 Cent Can’t Be Discredited
While speaking of a "party record" that he has on the way with 50 Cent, Rico Love had high regards for his collaborator stating that 50 Cent has done many justices in hip-hop that can never be devalued. Rico's comment comes on the heels of talk that 50 Cent "isn't influential today" and is "always gearing up for something that never happens...
Raz Simone Releases New Album, ‘Cognitive Dissonance’
Raz Simone Releases New Album, ‘Cognitive Dissonance’
Seattle’s own Raz Simone is a much buzzed about name since signing to 300. The label, which is operated by industry vet Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz, is aiming to make Simone their next big star. After holding a private listening session for Cognitive Dissonance: Part One, Simone has made his album available for streaming. Prod...
De La Soul’s Trugoy Remembers Their Debut Album 25 Years Later
De La Soul’s Trugoy Remembers Their Debut Album 25 Years Later
25 years ago, De La Soul landed a monumental debut with 3 Feet High & Rising. Trugoy The Dove, alongside Posdnuos, P.A. Mase and Prince Paul, challenged the rules of hip-hop by contrasting the day's prominent battle raps and boasts with a more playful style. Th...
Gucci Mane “Trap Numbers”
Gucci Mane “Trap Numbers”
Gucci Mane is locked up, but that isn’t stopping his grind. The #FreeGuwop campaign continues with his new track “Trap Numbers.” He still has the streets on lock.
Snoop, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg & More Will Perform At The 2014 Roots Picnic
Snoop, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg & More Will Perform At The 2014 Roots Picnic
Questlove today announces the highly anticipated 2014 Roots Picnic lineup. The 7th Annual musical experience, taking place on May 31 in Philly, will boast performances by Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monáe, The War on Drugs, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg, Araabmuzik, Rudimental, Jhené Aiko, Biz Markie, Bad Rabbits, Chill Moody and more. Purchase ...
Pusha T Thinks Pharrell Got Robbed
Pusha T Thinks Pharrell Got Robbed
Pusha T was not happy with the Oscars this year. The Virginia rapper took to Instagram to vent his frustration that his long time friend and collaborator Pharrell was robbed from a award. Last night’s 86th Annual Academy Awards (March 2) Pharrell did not win an Oscar for his smash hit single “Happy.” Instead the aw...
XXL Freshman 2014: Lil Bibby Pitch [VIDEO]
XXL Freshman 2014: Lil Bibby Pitch [VIDEO]
The selection for the XXL Freshmen 2014 is kicking into high gear, and yes, you should be as excited as we are here in the XXL office. In preparation for this year's class, we let some possible candidates tell us why they think they deserve to be part of XXL Freshmen 2014...
Pharrell Continues His Hot Streak With ‘G I R L’
Pharrell Continues His Hot Streak With ‘G I R L’
These days, Virginia Beach producer and vocalist Pharrell can do no wrong. Whether it’s producing Marvin Gaye-inspired pop hits, crooning over cheesy French disco or wearing a hat that looks like it was tailored for Smokey the Bear, the seemingly ageless falsetto manages to always come off cool. As a...

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