Ace Hood’s “Bugatti” Certified Gold By RIAA

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  1 Comment

It looks like Ace Hood's latest single has earned the Florida-born rapper a new plaque. Ace's We the Best partner DJ Khaled took to Twitter  today to announce that his latest single "Bugatti" - which features Future and Rick Ross - has ...

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Iggy Azalea “Bounce”

Apr 26th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  1 Comment

Recently off the strength of signing to Island Def Jam, Iggy Azalea is aiming to take over the summer with her second single for the UK, “Bounce.” The song, which features some rapid-fire rhymes from the Aussie rapper, will certainly ...

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Kanye West Confirmed To Perform SNL On May 18

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

It looks like the rumors that Kanye West would be returning to Saturday Night Live have proven to be true. The Huffington Post reports that Yeezy will return to SNL on May 18 to perform for its season finale episode - ...

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Pro Era’s CJ Fly Says Proceeds From Capital STEEZ’s Album Will Go To Family

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

With XXL Freshmen Class of 2013 alum Joey Bada$$ at the helm, New York's Pro Era crew recently announced via Joey’s Twitter account that it will release new projects from two of its members, including Joey's own highly-anticipated debut album B4.Da.$$ this fall. In ...

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2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers – Episode 3

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by Fletch  •  147 Comments

iPad users click here to watch video People's Champ Dizzy Wright, Maryland's own (and recent Def Jam signee) Logic and Angel Haze go in, way in, for the third episode of the 2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers. DJ Drama holds down the tables ...

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In the Cut: Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J Made XXL’s Top Songs of the Week

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

After the wild global tumult of last week, the world has restored itself to order, even while Justin Bieber continues to lose his mind in Europe. At XXL, we've taken some time out this week to celebrate ourselves - something ...

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DJ Kittie on the One-and-Twos

Apr 26th, '13  •  Eye Candy  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  6 Comments

DJ Kittie is no stranger to the one-and-twos, having played Tao, Lavo, and other Las Vegas hotspots for the past few years. Of course, a girl as pretty as she is shouldn't just remain behind her turntable, so we ...

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Watch Blu’s “Vanity” Video

Apr 26th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  1 Comment

Directed by Chimp, Blu’s video for “Vanity” isn’t for the swallow-hearted listener. In the clip, the former XXL Freshman takes a step back and allows a group of teenagers convey his song for him. Many featured here are self-conscious about ...

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Drake Wears Hood By Air T-Shirt and Air Jordan 1 to Chateau Marmont in LA

Apr 26th, '13  •  News  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

Drizzy Drake was recently spotted out in LA, wearing an exclusive custom tee made by HOOD BY AIR. Featuring matte white graphics on a white long sleeve t-shirt, the piece is currently a one of one. The "Started From ...

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