Watch Sean Kingston’s “Beat It” Featuring Wiz Khalifa & Chris Brown

Apr 29th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  1 Comment

Sean Kingston is looking to take over the summer once again with another hit. In the video for “Beat It,” Kingston employs a bevy of models for a feel-good tune. It’s undeniably catchy, especially with guest verses from Chris Brown ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: 50 Cent Releases Single “21 Questions”

Apr 29th, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Sean Ryon  •  2 Comments

On this day, April 29, in hip-hop history... 2003: 50 Cent releases the second single "21 Questions" off his highly successful commercial debut Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The song proved to be the second back-to-back #1 single off the album, with ...

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Lil’ Kim Announces Bangaldesh-Produced Single Releasing This Summer

Apr 29th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  9 Comments

Lil' Kim is focused on making a huge comeback in 2013. The Queen Bee performed at Gramercy Theater Friday night (April 26) to a large audience. She went into fan favorites such as “Twisted,” “Magic Stick” and “Lighters Up.” The ...

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Chain Hang Low: Photos of the Most Ridiculous Rapper Chains

Apr 29th, '13  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  4 Comments

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Lil Reese Arrested on a Warrant While Sleeping In Vehicle

Apr 29th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  3 Comments

Lil Reese was literally caught sleeping and got in trouble for it. Chicago Tribune reports Lil Reese was arrested Sunday morning on a warrant in the 4400 block of South Wells Street. Cook Country court documents say the patrolling police officer ...

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Listen to Chance the Rapper’s New Track “Smoke Again” Featuring Ab-Soul

Apr 29th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by Eric Diep  •  2 Comments

Tomorrow (April 30), Chance the Rapper will be releasing his long-awaited mixtape, Acid Rap. In an effort to build more anticipation (its working), the Chicago rapper teams up with the self-proclaimed “Top Dawg Under Dog” on “Smoke Again.” This hazy ...

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Top Headlines of the Week: 4/22 – 4/28

Apr 28th, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

This week in hip-hop, Jay-Z continues to prove he’s a powerful entrepreneur by expanding Roc Nation Sports with another signee. Rick Ross stayed in the positive light of the media for once, while Lauryn Hill explained her tax envision situation ...

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Wyclef “Bang Bang Bang”

Apr 28th, '13  •  Bangers  •  by C. Vernon Coleman  •  No Comments

Wyclef leaks one last track off his upcoming mixtape, April Showers. This heartfelt acoustic cut is inspired by the violence that plagues the Chi. Look out for the video which should be coming soon, and check for the mixtape when ...

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Emmett Till’s Family Plans To Go After Lil Wayne’s Sponsors

Apr 28th, '13  •  News  •  by C. Vernon Coleman  •  2 Comments

Lil Wayne has come out unscathed after the public outcry over his line referencing Emmett Till in the initial version of Future’s “Karater Chop (Remix).” That all may change soon. According to a report by AllHipHop, Till’s family members plan ...

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