XXL Mag

This month of December is what Stalley deems #RaiseYourWeapons. With the death of Civil Rights Icon Nelson Mandela—among other important moments in America—the MMG signee honors everyone in his new music video. Directed by Abraham Vilchez-Moran and Jai Jamison, the Honest Cowboy cut aims for us to do something positive with our lives and benefit from the change. Previou...

Flatbush Zombies may have just finished up their Better Off Dead Tour in support of their latest mixtape of the same name, but they're not going to be taking much time off to rest. The Brooklyn-based trio is getting right to work on a number of new projects, both musical and visual...

Always a good day when we get new 50. 50 Cent drops two verses for TDE's first lady, SZA, on the remix of her “Teen Spirit” single. The already smooth record just got a lot rougher as 50 Cent drops some cold rhymes while he chills outside someone's house. Check out ...

Shawn Kemp’s playing days in Portland may have been short lived but his legacy as one of the most dominant athletes to ever play the game won’t soon be forgotten.  With a larger-than-life personality that was matched only by his on-court talent, the Reign Man and his signature kicks were among the most intriguing storylines of ‘90s basketball. On December 13th, Ree...

This is a long time coming. Next week, 10. Deep Clothing is hosting a big holiday party featuring the return of Mike Jones and Paul Wall. It’s been over five years since the H-Town staples graced the stage, so this performance should be a must-see. Chec...

Speaking to The305 at Art Basel in Miami, Nas discussed the legacy of Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday (Dec. 5) at the age of 95. He talks about when he was younger, his mother took him to Yankee Stadium to see Nelson Mandela. "Th...

According to Kanye West his next album will be designed like nothing he's ever done before. Taking inspiration from Yeezus, Kanye says that his next album will be less about the amount of music and more about the impact of the content. "I think my next album is going to be eight songs," said Yeezy Wednesday night during a chat with architect Jacques Herzog at the Moore Building in Miami

Troy Ave teams up with fellow BSB member King Sevin for the visual for his track "Cigar Smoke." This is a cut off his project New York City, which is out now. He will be dropping a new mixtape White Christmas 2 on December 25. The Brooklyn native puffs his cigar and sits back while he spits some braggadocios bars about living the lavish life...

It was barely a few years ago when we were wondering what boarding school Earl Sweatshirt was hiding in, but now he’s back. And with a vengeance too. The Odd Future young rhyme spitter was geared to be one of the greats prior to his hiatus, and now he’s inching back into that territory once again. A huge plu...

New York-based footwear brand Cole Hann is set to release their limited-edition Gold LunarGrand collection for both men and women in Asia Pacific starting today, December 6. The shoe features perforated pattern across the premium leather upper, with a fine finish full-leather lining and Lunarlon cushioning system...

The film and musical, Black Nativity, is packed with a major star-studded cast and, with the exception of Tyler Perry’s upcoming A Madea Christmas, is one of few holiday options this season. While musicals aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, Black Nativity, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ famous retelling of the birth of Christ, is a mashup between the old and the new. Rather than dating ...

Neff and Disney have teamed up to create a new spin on everyone’s favorite mouse. The design aesthetic was based on a modern Mickey in an avant-garde style through a unique street-wear lens. This limited edition collection—which includes 12 co-branded men’s t-shirts, two sweatshirts, two beanies and two watches—heavily features the number 28 which refers back to 1928, the year that Mickey Mouse wa