XXL Mag

It's always good to check on Nicki Minaj's Instagram when you're feeling sad. Last week she posted pics on Instagram that will knock your socks off. Take a look at the above.

Maino offers one more leak before his K.O.B. EP is available for stream at 12 p.m. today. On the intro track, “Niggas That Love Me,” the self-proclaimed king of his borough lists everyone who fucks with him. From dealers to killers, Maino stays surrounded by the best. Hear it ab...

Nipsey Hu$$le has been dropping some gems in the month of January with “Between Us,” “Hotel Suite” and “Count Up That Loot.” Today he lets loose "Be Here For A While’" featuring singer Vernardo and produced by Polyester. This smooth West Coast cut will leave you ver...

When her students were having trouble grasping literary devices such as similes and puns, a Florida teacher at Charter Schools of Boynton Beach assigned more colloquial material to help her pupils reach a better understanding. But her choice literature is not what you'd normally deem appropriate for eight graders...

Chief Keef bailed out on a Cleveland charity concert hours before he was supposed to go on stage, this according to docs obtained by TMZ. The lawsuit states that Kim Productions compensated Keef with a $15K deposit to perform at the RapCure breast cancer benefit last June and of the the $10K balance due at the event, Keef demanded $2,500 to cover travel expenses...

DJ Whoo Kid, DJ MLK and DJ Skee are teaming up for a mixtape in preparation for South By Southwest. While there hasn’t been an official release date set, the trio released the first single called “Check.” With 1500 Or Nothin’ behind the production, Tip, Problem, Young Dro and Trae Tha Truth tells why they are all about chasing the dollar signs. Listen to it above. ...

SBOE—Slow Bucks Over Everything—is having themselves a big 2014 already. Epic Records' Sha Money XL just confirmed to XXL that they've signed the Queens-based hip-hop collective/clothing brand, and the group just dropped the video for the appropriately-titled "S.O.N.Y," spelling...

Rick Ross is staying busy gearing up for Mastermind On Mar. 4. After delivering a number of freestyles of popular tracks, Rozay hops on some original production for “Oyster Perpetual.” For those who don’t know, The Biggest Boss is shouting out a brand of rollie. Ross and soulful...

Saturday (Feb 1) Busta Rhymes headlined TAO Nightclub’s big game weekend celebration with help by DJ Politik. At the height of the night, the legendary rapper surprised guests, jumped in the DJ booth and took to the mic, delivering a roster of some his biggest hits. The ...

Jordans have always been highly sought after. Ever since the jump-man himself inked his first sneaker deal in 1984 with Nike and began making history on the court, the sneakers started gaining admirers. In recent years those admirers have grown into fans waiting religiously at every drop for a chance to get a piece of history...

After a couple weeks removed from The Grammys, Pharrell finally explains the inspirations for his hat. He says that there wasn't one and he bought the hat five years ago and just happened to wear it tonight. "If I knew what it was going to do, you just never know with things, it was pure instinct...

Drake's brand October’s Very Own will be heading to Paris to release an exclusive collection with French boutique Colette starting February 17. Drake will also appear in-store on February 24. Images coming soon when available....