Deconstructing 22 Mansions Owned By Rappers

May 24th, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  1 Comment

The fact that many rappers own swanky mansions isn't anything revelatory—the topic has been done to death by dozens of other publications in the past. However, it doesn't make it any less interesting to see the expansive properties of our ...

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New Video From Mack Maine And Bridman “5 In The Morning”

May 24th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  1 Comment

Two OGs from YMCMB flex their muscle on a new video today. Mack Maine and Birdman drop the video to "5 In The Morning." This is off Mack's Freestyle 102: No Pens Or Pads mixtape that dropped back in February. ...

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In The Cut: Travi$ Scott And Rick Ross Made XXL’s Top Songs Of The Week

May 24th, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

It's been a busy week at the XXL offices. As we close out our upcoming issue and continue to gear up for more dates of the XXL Freshmen Live Tour—which recently stopped in New York City and saw performances from ...

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Jackie Chain And Trae tha Truth Connect On “Climax”

May 24th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Jackie Chain is focusing on his forthcoming mixtape, Bruce Lean Chronicles Vol. 2, due out on May 28. The Alabama hustler sets it off right with “Climax” featuring Houston’s own Trae tha Truth. The slow-burning cut is dripping with Southern ...

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Roc Marciano “Ruff Town” Featuring Cormega

May 24th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

This soulful record is sure to make your Friday better. On this cut we have Roc Marciano and Cormega for "Ruff Town," where we get a street record on a smooth beat. Marciano's laid-back flow is perfect for tthis track ...

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Ludacris Drops ‘#IDGAF’ Mixtape

May 24th, '13  •  News  •  by nmb  •  No Comments

Luda just dropped a new mixtape, with features from Young Jeezy, Pusha T, Meek Mill and French Montana, to name a few. The 10-track offering's also got top notch production from Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard and the blossoming ...

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Hot 97 Interviews Riff Raff And Things Get Hostile

May 24th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  17 Comments

Riff Raff is an anomaly in hip-hop. What is he trying to accomplish in his music career? Who does he cater to? These are the questions hip-hop fans ask when the try to understand the character of Jody. During one ...

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Jim Jones Drops The Video To “Powder Trip” (J. Cole Revamp)

May 24th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Here is a creative way to remix J. Cole and Miguel's hit single "Power Trip," or better yet, revamp it. Jim Jones puts his spin on the single, creating "Powder Trip" and dropping the video for the record. Here, we ...

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New Lil’ Boosie, Webbie And Foxx “Where I’m From”

May 24th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Emmanuel C.M.  •  No Comments

Boosie has always bragged about the laundry list of songs he has stored. Today, we get a fresh new track by the Louisiana native. "Where I'm From" features Trill Ent. rappers Webbie and Foxx for a track that will make ...

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