Killer Mike Shops For Gold Chains In New York Before The Run The Jewels Tour Finale
Killer Mike Shops For Gold Chains In New York Before The Run The Jewels Tour Finale
Killer Mike Shops For Gold Chains In New York Before The Run The Jewels Tour Finale
"Real shit, I came for the jewels," Killer Mike raps on "Sea Legs" off his joint album with El-P, Run The Jewels, which came out at the end of June this year. So after a grueling 31-show tour that culminated at New York City's Webster Hall last Wednesday (August 14)—at the end of a run of 15 shows in 16 days—XXL brought Mike straight to them, taking the big ATLien with a taste
The Underachievers Drop “Leaving Scraps” (Produced By Lex Luger)
The Underachievers Drop “Leaving Scraps” (Produced By Lex Luger)
The Underachievers Drop “Leaving Scraps” (Produced By Lex Luger)
Yesterday we posted the cover art and tracklist for The Underachievers latest mixtape The Lords Of Flatbush and now the Brooklyn group has give us our first taste of the project by releasing a new track, "Leaving Scraps." Produced by Lex Luger, the song finds the two rappers dropping tough and thoughtful verses over a luxurious and dreamy beat...
Birdman And Bravado Partner Up To Launch “YMCMB” And “Rich Gang” Clothing Lines
Birdman And Bravado Partner Up To Launch “YMCMB” And “Rich Gang” Clothing Lines
Birdman And Bravado Partner Up To Launch “YMCMB” And “Rich Gang” Clothing Lines
Adding another job to his already active roster, Cash Money CEO, Bryan “Birdman” Williams is now gearing up to launch two clothing lines teaming with music merchandising company Bravado and Lil Wayne. Titled "YMCMB" and "Rich Gang", both brands will launch at the Agenda Trade Show. Availab...
Drake Gets Pulled Over, Calls Cop Cute
Drake Gets Pulled Over, Calls Cop Cute
Drake Gets Pulled Over, Calls Cop Cute
Despite his squeaky-clean, problem-free persona, even a rapper like Drake isn't immune to run-ins with the law. Earlier this morning, in what seems like the early daylight hours, Drizzy was pulled over in Toronto for a possible traffic violation, and while waiting for the cop to write him his ticket, he took to his Instagram account to record the incident...
R. Kelly And Future Release “Tear It Up”
R. Kelly And Future Release “Tear It Up”
R. Kelly And Future Release “Tear It Up”
Certain collaborations feel inevitable. Where a track like "My Story," R. Kelly's recent tag-team with 2 Chainz, was a pleasant surprise, Kells's latest song, "Tear It Up," feels like destiny. After R. Kelly lent his vocals to Future's "Parachute," Future returns the favor here, rapping about taking a girl to another planet...
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
A$AP Ferg Isn’t Always Godlike On ‘Trap Lord’
There was a time when it seemed like A$AP Ferg's debut mixtape Trap Lord would never see the light of day. Since the A$AP Mob member's introduction to the world on standout cuts "Persian Wine" and "Work" from the collective's 2012 Lord$ Never Worry mixtape, fans who desired a grittier, more versatile answer to A$AP Rocky's efficient but clean-cut raps called for Ferg to release
Scott Storch Allegedly Robbed At Gunpoint In New York
Scott Storch Allegedly Robbed At Gunpoint In New York
Scott Storch Allegedly Robbed At Gunpoint In New York
Hip-hop producer Scott Storch was robbed at gunpoint outside of a New York hotel, according to an article on TMZ. The "Lean Back" producer filed a police report stating that he was approached by two men with guns while waiting inside an SUV near the New York Palace hotel...
Rappers’ First XXL Covers
Rappers’ First XXL Covers
Rappers’ First XXL Covers
Throughout the 150 issues that XXL has published, many rappers have been on the cover multiple times, including superstars like Jay Z, DMX, Scarface, Eve, Cam'ron, French Montana, Shyne and many more. Here is a look at the first XXL covers done by these repeat cover stars...
Former Intern Files Lawsuit Against Bad Boy Entertainment
Former Intern Files Lawsuit Against Bad Boy Entertainment
Former Intern Files Lawsuit Against Bad Boy Entertainment
Want to work for Diddy? Well Rashida Salaam, a former intern of Bad Boy wants nothing else to do with the the mogul as she has now filed suit against Bad Boy Entertainment claiming she was mistreated during her gig. Citing coffee errands, making deliveries, and answering phones as exploitation, it seems the former contractor was not aware of what normal intern duties entail...
Caramel Kitten Is The Twerk Master – XXL Issue 150
Caramel Kitten Is The Twerk Master – XXL Issue 150
Caramel Kitten Is The Twerk Master – XXL Issue 150
#TWERKIT XXL examines the dance craze sweeping the nation with YouTube sensation Caramel Kitten. You’re welcome! You’re all welcome! Words Sean A. Malcolm Images Sarah McColgan Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the September 2013 issue of XXL Magazine. Twerkin’. Now...
Take A Look At Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Take A Look At Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Take A Look At Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Drawing heavy inspiration from late-1970s and early-1980s New York, street wear label Supreme recently revealed their upcoming Fall/Winter 2013 collection. From bomber jackets emblazoned with ruby-red roses to denim coats with third eye imagery to zebra print cardigans, this collection is all-retro, all the time...

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