Nancy “Mama” Jones Of “Love And Hip-Hop” Gets A Book Deal
Nancy “Mama” Jones Of “Love And Hip-Hop” Gets A Book Deal
Nancy “Mama” Jones Of “Love And Hip-Hop” Gets A Book Deal
Nancy "Mama" Jones, one of the stars of VH1's "Love And Hip-Hop," has signed a book deal with Wahida Clark Publishing to release a guidebook on dating and love. The non-fiction book, titled "Mama Jones: My Guide To Love & Romance," will be released October 18. ...
15 Rap Songs For Your Labor Day Weekend BBQ Playlist
15 Rap Songs For Your Labor Day Weekend BBQ Playlist
15 Rap Songs For Your Labor Day Weekend BBQ Playlist
Labor Day weekend is in many ways the last gasp of summer. Unlike the 4th of July, a holiday filled with possibility and hope, Labor Day is a little more low-key, a little more downbeat. Sure, there are things to look forward to in the fall: football season, the changing of the leaves, the new 2 Chainz record...
Papoose Said That The Joke Is On Kendrick Lamar
Papoose Said That The Joke Is On Kendrick Lamar
Papoose Said That The Joke Is On Kendrick Lamar
After Kendrick finally spoke on the control ordeal dubbing Papoose's response as comical, Papoose once again has some words for K.Dot. Reaching out via twitter Pap now tells Kendrick that the "Jokes on you". You'll never be a real west coast artist like Easy E you a fck joke we laugh @ u like He He He #jokesonyou #MissionAccomplished — Papoose (@Papooseonline) August 29, 2013 Papoose's
Kendrick Lamar Was Shocked By Miley Cyrus’ Performance
Kendrick Lamar Was Shocked By Miley Cyrus’ Performance
Kendrick Lamar Was Shocked By Miley Cyrus’ Performance
Continuing his media assault the last couple of days, Kendrick Lamar appeared on comedian Chelsea Handler's talk show, Chelsea Lately, last night. On the show, he discussed his thoughts about appearing in Miley Cyrus' controversial VMA performance last Sunday.  Wh...
Up In Smoke
Up In Smoke
Up In Smoke
Sponsored Post   SMOKE Liqueur, the new coconut-pineapple vodka infused with a splash of moscato, has been burning up the clubs and become an instant hip-hop classic. Inspired by the Smoke x hip-hop connection, XXL presents a look at out favorite rap lyrics about smoke. ...
12 Rappers With Full Body Tattoos
12 Rappers With Full Body Tattoos
12 Rappers With Full Body Tattoos
What rapper in today's age do you see without a tattoo? Its almost a standard now for rappers to have some sort of tattoo. As hip-hop evolved over the past years, so has the culture. Now artists expresses themselves not only through their lyrics but through their clothes, fashion and physical appearance, specifically tattoos. Tatto...
Nick Cannon Remembers Chris Lighty As An Industry Pioneer
Nick Cannon Remembers Chris Lighty As An Industry Pioneer
Nick Cannon Remembers Chris Lighty As An Industry Pioneer
Nick Cannon, whose early career was guided by Chris Lighty as part of his Violator Management, sent a statement to XXL remembering his former manager on the one year anniversary of his death. Lighty, a massive figure in hip-hop over the years, died August 30, 2012 of a gunshot wound to the hand, which was reported to have been self-inflicted. Can...
15 Hip-Hop Television Theme Songs
15 Hip-Hop Television Theme Songs
15 Hip-Hop Television Theme Songs
A good television theme song can set the entire tone of the show before you watch a minute of an episode. In the history of television, there have many memorable theme songs that are amongst pop culture's most valued artifacts. A few bars of theme song from "Cheers" and you will be singing the song about going to the place where everybody knows your name...
Chris Webby “Down Right”
Chris Webby “Down Right”
Chris Webby “Down Right”
Entertainment One Music has entered into a new deal with new school hip-hop pioneer Chris Webby and his label Homegrown Music, who have decided to remain independent. Webby will release an EP titled The Homegrown EP on October 29. The first single off of The Homegrown EP, “Down Right.” Lis...
Check Out The Trailer For Jay Z And Ron Howard’s ‘Made In America’
Check Out The Trailer For Jay Z And Ron Howard’s ‘Made In America’
Check Out The Trailer For Jay Z And Ron Howard’s ‘Made In America’
Just a day before the second annual Made In America Festival, Jay Z and his Oscar-winning producing partner Ron Howard let go of the trailer for their collaborative Made In America documentary. The film—which is set to premiere at next month's Toronto International Film Festival and on Showtime on October 11—chronicles the growth of Jay's Made In America Fest, and features interviews with Run-D.M.
Twitter Remembers Chris Lighty
Twitter Remembers Chris Lighty
Twitter Remembers Chris Lighty
With today marking the one year anniversary of Chris Lighty's untimely death, XXL decided to put together a gallery in honor of the legendary music industry executive. Helping cultivate top acts like Diddy, Nas, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, Missy Elliott, L...

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