RZA Joins James Blake Onstage at Coachella

Apr 22nd, '13  •  News  •  by Dan Buyanovsky  •  No Comments

James Blake made hip-hop headlines a few weeks ago when he mentioned an interest in working with Compton's Kendrick Lamar, then releasing a collaboration with the legendary RZA. Fittingly, at the second weekend of Coachella - where RZA and the ...

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Wiz Khalifa’s Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Concert Promotion Company Thrown Out

Apr 22nd, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

Wiz Khalifa is probably not happy about his one million dollar lawsuit being thrown out. TMZ reports Khalifa sued It’s My Party, Inc for cancelling his performance at George Mason University. He wanted $1 million because he felt the show damaged ...

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Win Tickets to See Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki Perform at Williamsburg, VA

Apr 22nd, '13  •  Events  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

Karmaloop are Neff are hosting one of the season's hottest concert series with their Verge Campus Tour, Powered by eMuze. Featuring performances by Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki, along with support from Bad Rabbits and 5 & A Dime, XXL is ...

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The Break Presents: PeeWee Longway

Apr 22nd, '13  •  Music  •  by nmb  •  3 Comments

It's been a rough month for 1017 Brick Squad, from Waka's departure from the label to Gucci Mane and Young Scooter reportedly sharing a cell at the moment in Dekalb County Jail. So it's only right we shine some light ...

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Roc Marciano On Role At Man Bites Dog Records: “It Was Just Natural”

Apr 22nd, '13  •  News  •  by Sean Ryon  •  1 Comment

Earlier this month, Roc Marciano was named the Vice President and Director of A&R at Man Bites Dog Records. Now, in an interview with XXL, the Long Island veteran speaks on his role with the indie imprint. Roc broke down his ...

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Bun B and Shea Serrano Plan to Release 42-Page Rap Coloring Book

Apr 22nd, '13  •  News  •  by Eric Diep  •  No Comments

After sharing some illustrations of famous rappers on Tumblr, Shea Serrano and Bun B are releasing their rap coloring and activity book this fall. Bun B’s Rap Jumbo Coloring and Rap Activity Book will feature 42 pages “of line drawings, connect-the-dots, ...

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A Bathing Ape’s 1st Camo Pocket Polo

Apr 22nd, '13  •  Hip-Hop Fashion  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  No Comments

Now here's a polo shirt that's perfect for the pleasant Spring weather. After releasing the 1st camo polo shirt and 1st camo college tee, Bape releases this new camo collection for the season. Donning a camo chest pocket, the polos ...

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Today In Hip-Hop: Heavy D Releases Solo Debut

Apr 22nd, '13  •  Today in Hip-Hop  •  by Sean Ryon  •  No Comments

On this day, April 22, in hip-hop history... 1997: Heavy D releases his first solo album Waterbed Hev, one of D's only three solo projects. After five albums as the front-man of Heavy D and the Boyz, Jamaican-born rapper Heavy D parted ...

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The Stoned Immaculates: Photos of Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y

Apr 22nd, '13  •  News  •  by XXL Staff  •  No Comments

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