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		<title>UPDATE: Footage Of Joe Budden &amp; Consequence&#8217;s Fight Released</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Ryon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>The set of the &#8220;Love and Hip-Hop: New York&#8221; reunion show looked more like a WWE cage match yesterday, as Joe Budden and Consequence exchanged blows two times in the same night. The on-going beef between the two emcees spilled over into yesterday&#8217;s taping of the show&#8217;s reunion episode when Cons reportedly &#8220;smacked the shit&#8221; out of Budden in response to last month&#8217;s heated exchange at Hot 97&#8242;s offices. The...  <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/joe-budden-consequence-duke-it-out-on-the-set-of-love-hip-hop-new-york-reunion/" title="Read UPDATE: Footage Of Joe Budden &#038; Consequence&#8217;s Fight Released">Read more &#187;</a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/joe-budden-consequence-duke-it-out-on-the-set-of-love-hip-hop-new-york-reunion/">UPDATE: Footage Of Joe Budden &#038; Consequence&#8217;s Fight Released</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/joe-budden-cons-1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-280255 aligncenter" alt="joe budden cons 1" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/joe-budden-cons-1.jpg" width="670" height="380" /></a>
<p>The set of the <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/eye-candy/2013/03/love-and-hip-hop-new-york-recap-how-the-consequence-stole-christmas/">&#8220;Love and Hip-Hop: New York&#8221;</a> reunion show looked more like a WWE cage match yesterday, as <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/02/joe-budden-no-love-lost-album-review/">Joe Budden</a> and <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/bangers/2013/03/consequence-is-back-down-to-earth/">Consequence</a> exchanged blows two times in the same night.</p>
<p>The on-going beef between the two emcees spilled over into yesterday&#8217;s taping of the show&#8217;s reunion episode when Cons reportedly &#8220;smacked the shit&#8221; out of Budden in response to last month&#8217;s heated exchange at <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/02/joe-budden-confronts-consequence-at-hot-97-studios-video/">Hot 97&#8242;s offices</a>. The Slaughterhouse rapper rebuked the claims, saying the former G.O.O.D. Music rapper sucker-punched him from behind while on a smoke break with ex-girlfriend <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/eye-candy/2013/03/xxlusive-love-hip-hop-new-york-cast-glams-up/">Tahiry Jose</a>.</p>
<p>Budden went on to say that Tahiry  even managed to land a punch on Consequence before he could run away.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just Smacked The SHIT outta @<a href="https://twitter.com/joebudden">joebudden</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23LHHReunion">#LHHReunion</a> Everybody have a Nice Day&#8230;. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23QueensAllDay">#QueensAllDay</a></p>
<p>— Consequence (@ItsTheCons) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/311577997184491520">March 12, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>During break Tahiry &amp; I were headed outside to smoke.. Dude came behind, jumped &amp; hit me as I’m walking away, Tahiry snuffs him, he runs…..</p>
<p>— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311584104888029185">March 12, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It was the most pussy display ever seen from a nigga to be quite honest… &amp; it’s all on tape, so y’all can see the pussy shit 4 yourself.</p>
<p>— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311584593134358528">March 12, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Tensions between the two didn&#8217;t end there, as Budden apparently made good on his promise to Angie Martinez to &#8220;go in the bathroom&#8221; and shoot the fair one with Consequence. After shooting wrapped, Budden intimated on Twitter that he and Cons duked it out for second time that night.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yo @<a href="https://twitter.com/itsthecons">itsthecons</a> u good or nah ?</p>
<p>— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311673307021860864">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hope son ight, I was headed home &amp; seen dude talking to police while Jen was crying.. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23QueensAllDay">#QueensAllDay</a> tho — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311675250398081024">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dude was so quick to tweet about that sucka punch&#8230;&#8230; not so much now. — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311682489351544832">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dude was so quick to tweet about that sucka punch&#8230;&#8230; not so much now. — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/311682489351544832">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Consequence later responded to Budden&#8217;s taunts, saying that he won&#8217;t be pressing charges against the New Jersey rapper because, &#8220;Tahiry hit me harder&#8221; than Budden.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cons you pressing charges??? Absolutely Not!!! — Consequence (@ItsTheCons) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/311678482667143169">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Actually I laughed at that shit!!!</p>
<p>— Consequence (@ItsTheCons) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/311679128174739456">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/joebudden">joebudden</a> Y&#8217;all hit like bitches <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23straightlikethat">#straightlikethat</a> Actually Tahiry hit me harder nigga. I told the Police that I don&#8217;t press charges.</p>
<p>— Consequence (@ItsTheCons) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsTheCons/status/311685397098942465">March 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
<p>As previously mentioned, the feud began at Hot 97 after Budden approached Consequence over alleged comments that he and his girlfriend Jen the Pen made about Budden on the show.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/listen-joe-budden-talks-about-fight-with-consequence-with-angie-martinez-on-hot-97">Complex</a>]</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE: </strong>Footage of the second scuffle between Joe Budden and Consequence has been released. In the video, Budden and Cons can be seen throwing punches at one another, until one of Budden&#8217;s bodyguards intervenes and tosses Consequence to the curb.</p>
<p>Watch the video below.</p>
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<p>[via <a href="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh2BfpxL4X0vy9c942">WSHH</a>]</p>
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		<title>Azealia Banks and Angel Haze Exchange Words on Twitter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Diep</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>The two femcees go at each other on Twitter...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/azealia-banks-and-angel-haze-exchange-words-on-twitter/">Azealia Banks and Angel Haze Exchange Words on Twitter</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Let’s make it clear: Azealia Banks didn’t start this Twitter feud. Although the Harlemite is known for her Twitter spats against the likes of Kreayshawn and Jim Jones, it seems like the latest artist Angel Haze interpreted one of her tweets as a subliminal shot. </p>
<p>Banks tweeted earlier today that rappers who aren’t originally from NY shouldn’t claim the city. “Seriously, if you were not born and raised in NY&#8230;. DON&#8217;T CLAIM NY. YOU ARE NOT A NEW YORKER.” This set off Haze who fired a few scathing tweets at Banks, specifically calling her a &#8220;charcoal skinned bitch.&#8221;</p>
<p>While Haze immediately deleted her tweets, Banks has kept a few of them on her timeline. You can check out screenshots of the exchange below.</p>
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<p>Props <a href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22419/title.angel-haze-azealia-banks-spar-on-twitter">HipHopDX</a></p>
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		<title>Saigon Says He Doesn’t Want To Put Hands On Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Still Doesn’t Agree With Their Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Fleischer</dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Saigon’s recent <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/11/saigon-wants-to-punch-rick-ross-and-2-chainz-and-everybody-video/">admission</a> that he would like to make Rick Ross and 2 Chainz eat a knuckle sandwich because he deems their content detrimental to youth during a recent interview with <em>The Breakfast Club</em> caught a lot of people off guard. Now the rapper is taking back what he said, saying he had ulterior motives for his statements. Sai recently took to Facebook to explain the method behind his brow-raising comments.</p>
<p>“I say them things on purpose,” he wrote. “If U notice I say people names at the end of the interview.In my mind Im thinking I just dropped a deep interview but I have to say some super ignorant shit to bring people to even watch it so I said a name or 2&#8230; I just been doing this for a while and I understand how the Hip Hop media works..I hope those 2 guys understand it was simply a strategy and not personal at all.. Though I DONT agree with their content. I do not want to cause them any harm or see them harmed.”</p>
<p>However, some damage seems to already be done. MMG rapper Gunplay has already lashed out at the NY spitter. “I dare you to do that shit.” he warned in an interview with <a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2012/11/15/exclusive-gunplay-responds-to-saigon-dares-him-to-try-to-punch-rick-ross/">hiphopwired.com</a>. “To each his own, if that&#8217;s how he feel… try to punch him in the face.”</p>
<p>Saigon later took to Twitter for his final say on the matter, tweeting, “That real street Beef shit is right up my alley but would defeat the whole purpose of what Im trying to accomplish. I dont wanna hurt no one.” </p>
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		<title>Shyne Responds To Harsh Words From Game, Says He Is Good On West Coast [Video]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Fleischer</dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>The tension between Shyne and Game doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. Then again, it could all be over by tomorrow. When Shyne expressed his <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/10/shyne-calls-kendrick-lamars-debut-album-trash/">dissatisfaction</a> with Kendrick Lamar’s debut LP it ruffled feathers on the West Coast, most notably Game’s who had some harsh words for Moses Levi.</p>
<p>The former Bad Boy rapper recently spoke with Streetkode.com and HomegrownRadio to debunk any rumors that he is no longer welcome in Cali and to address the situation with Game. “I&#8217;m certified worldwide. I don&#8217;t mob or thug on my block. I&#8217;m not local. I&#8217;m worldwide,” said Shyne via phone. “Wherever I go, I get the red carpet rolled out for me because I been about it. A lot of these dude&#8217;s that&#8217;s talking ain&#8217;t never did nothing.&#8221;</p>
<p>As far as the tension between him and Game, Po said he has love for Chuck but won’t take disrespect. &#8220;That&#8217;s my son. I got love for him. I always have love for him. I&#8217;m proud of him because he&#8217;s something that I helped create. &#8230;He studied me, and he aspired to be like me. &#8230;I always have love for him because he never fronted. He always paid homage to me.&#8221;</p>
<p>Shyne insisted that Game needs to reach out to <em>him</em> to resolve the situation. “I’m the big homie,” he added. “I’m the big brother. He got to reach out to me. He was the one who talked reckless. It’s a way to handle things.” </p>
<p>The deported rapper doesn’t expect the situation to escalate. “From what I seen and what I heard, we moving on as far as I’m concerned,” he said.</p>
<p>Not sure if Shyne heard Game’s <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/11/game-goes-in-on-shyne-for-good-kid-m-a-a-d-city-diss-video/">latest diss</a> before this interview. Time will tell. Stay tuned.</p>
<p>Check out the entire clip, below.</p>
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		<title>T.I. Weighs in on Gucci Mane &amp; Young Jeezy Beef [Video]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mlelinwalla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Tip is choosing to stay out of the friction between his two fellow Atlanta rappers...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/10/t-i-weighs-in-on-gucci-mane-young-jeezy-beef-video/">T.I. Weighs in on Gucci Mane &#038; Young Jeezy Beef [Video]</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group Scuffle with Young Jeezy and G-Unit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Alleged reports are stating that 50's camp was involved in a brawl with Gunplay...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/09/rick-ross-and-maybach-music-group-scuffles-with-young-jeezy-and-g-unit/">Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group Scuffle with Young Jeezy and G-Unit</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Rick-Ross_Thumbnail.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-245091" title="Rick Ross_Thumbnail" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Rick-Ross_Thumbnail-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a>While <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/09/rick-ross-and-young-jeezy-confrontation-at-the-bet-hip-hop-awards/" target="_blank">initial reports</a> claimed Rick Ross was involved in a confrontation with Young Jeezy at the backstage of the BET&#8217;s 2012 Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, further rumors have arisen stating 50 Cent&#8217;s camp was also in the midst of a scuffle against members of the Maybach Music Group.</p>
<p>Allegedly, Gunplay of Rick Ross&#8217; Maybach Music Group had a fist fight with members of 50 Cent&#8217;s entourage. Rumors are stating that members of G-Unit have injured Ross&#8217; protégé, with some claiming 50 was actually tangled in the brawl. Different sources are making alleged claims, with few stating that Gunplay was visibly wounded, and has been handcuffed by security guards.</p>
<p>While the scuffle was occurring, various members of the rap community including A Tribe Called Quest, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, and former foes 50 Cent and Fat Joe were part of the tribute to commemorate the legacy of the recently passed music industry executive Chris Lighty.</p>
<p>Regarding the brawl between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, New York DJ Funkmaster Flex tweeted, &#8220;Jeezy and Rick Ross just had words backstage!! Pushing and shoving!!!&#8221; He later added, &#8220;Shots fired in parking lot!!! Gunman arrested!!! Back to the show and Club later!!!&#8221;</p>
<p>Atlanta&#8217;s DJ Drama, immediately took to his radio show <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtCgGjLomA&amp;feature=player_embedded">to broadcast</a> what he witnessed at the awards show, &#8220;Some words got exchanged, heard some what’s ups, I’ve seen the security getting a little hostile, a lot of big men started pushing and shoving, some interesting conflict between Ross and Jeezy, and it just went bad!”</p>
<p>The story is still developing, and as of press time no official statements were given from either the rap camps or the authorities. —<em>Jaeki Cho</em> (<a href="http://twitter.com/jaekicho">@JaekiCho</a>)</p>
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		<title>Shots Misfired: 15 Diss Track Fails</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Take a look at some of the lamest diss records ever released...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/09/shots-misfired-15-diss-track-fails/">Shots Misfired: 15 Diss Track Fails</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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What’s better than our favorite rappers trading jabs and punchlines for our entertainment, and in the spirit of competition? It’s an exciting time. But, with more disses, of course, come more wack ones. It’s simple mathematics people. So with that said, sit back and enjoy &lt;i&gt;XXL&lt;/i&gt; Presents...15 Hip Hop Diss Track Fails &amp;#8212 &lt;i&gt;XXL Staff&lt;/i&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.31.59-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.31.59-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.31.59 AM</div>    <div>Chris Brown “Don’t Like” (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/FHm9O0kudxo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;/&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/FHm9O0kudxo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;/object&gt;As unbearable as it is to hear Drake talk tough on wax, Breezy might be just as insufferable. On the heels of their bottle tossing melee at an NYC nightclub, Chris Brown addressed the altercation on a predictable remix of Chief Keef’s “Don’t Like” saying “They throwin’ bottles, I’m throwin’ models just cause I give a bitch long pipe / I be singin’ he be singin’, so it’s on, fight.” Is that all ya got, Chris?</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.31.28-AM-262x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.31.28-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.31.28 AM</div>    <div>Azealia Banks “Sucubbi” (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/mnhyFeRJzSI?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;/&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/mnhyFeRJzSI?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;/object&gt;In one of the lamest beefs ever, Azealia Banks and Jim Jones went at it on Twitter over the origin of the word “Vamp.” Banks followed up with “Sucubbi” where she addressed the Capo rapping “Tru Life stole all ya chains / Max B wrote all ya flames / Montana rode all ya waves / Killa called you a lame.” Thankfully Jimmy didn’t respond and the whole thing was short-lived. Another chapter in Banks’ book of burning bridges that nobody really cares about.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.40.10-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.40.10-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.40.10 AM</div>    <div>Shyne &quot;You're Welcome&quot; (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/wqrZRK_I4SQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/wqrZRK_I4SQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Unlike other rap beefs, Shyne and Diddy’s volatile history is just that…history. When Shyne completed his 10-year prison sentence in 2009 for his role in the 1999 Club New York shooting, it still appeared as if he would never be able to see eye-to-eye with his former boss Diddy again. All that changed, however, when the former Bad Boy rap star reached a truce with Diddy back in March during Fashion Week in Paris. Although the truce and mere sight of Diddy and Shyne sitting side by side sent shockwaves through hip-hop, their truce was short-lived. That’s because, in August, Shyne released a diss song aimed at Diddy called, “You’re Welcome.” He would go on to tell hip-hop journalist Miss Info that he released the track because Diddy didn’t own up to his promises, which included helping him get back his US-Visa to return to the United States.&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/lu8574IgRFo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/lu8574IgRFo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.37.40-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.37.40-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.37.40 AM</div>    <div>Benzino &quot;Pull Your Skirt Up&quot; (2003)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/GRnCCI7XsIc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/GRnCCI7XsIc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Something about Eminem really rubbed Benzino the wrong way and so he released a string of diss tracks aimed at Shady, most notably “Pull Your Skirt Up,” where he made bizarre remarks about slapping Eminem’s mother and chalked his career up to “industry excitement.” He also didn’t win over his hometown of Boston with the record, saying fuck Larry Bird as a part of the diss. He also confessed “If you ask me, you really not that nice, you’re overrated.” The problem of course was that nobody had actually asked Benzino. Shady’s response, “Nail in the Coffin”, was about as disparaging as a diss record can be so Zino at least deserves credit for prompting it.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.35.30-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.35.30-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.35.30 AM</div>    <div>Jay-Z “Brooklyn High” (2006)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/ca6izvLa6t4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/ca6izvLa6t4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Jay-Z’s “Brooookyln” ad-lib had nothing on Jimmy’s “Ballin” and for a Jay-Z diss track, “Brooklyn High” was a surprising let down. “We Fly High” was the biggest song of the year, making its way into NFL touchdown celebrations, and Jay’s version sounded more like a half-assed remix then a diss to be reckoned with.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.48.16-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.48.16-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.48.16 AM</div>    <div>Max B “Umma Do Me” (2008)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/r2YW4OeRJ-A?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/r2YW4OeRJ-A?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Wavie Crockett’s several attempts at dissing the Dipset capo never materialized into anything substantial, though Max’s gripes were certainly justified. Jimmy allegedly screwed Max out of his publishing rights in exchange for bail money when Biggavelli caught a murder charge in 2006. Perhaps it was Max B favoring his signature melodic crooning instead of heavy handed punch lines that resulted in his string of less than impactful diss tracks. Whatever the reason, shots like “Where’s my paper? Bitch you owe me / Chrissy think I’m cute, she wants to blow me” missed their mark, regardless of how wavy they sounded.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.30.17-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.30.17-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.30.17 AM</div>    <div></div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/AxrGODH9ppA?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/AxrGODH9ppA?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;“Fuck Pusha T and anybody that love him / his head up his ass, I’ma have to head butt him”? That’s all Weezy? Though he didn’t name names, Pusha T’s “Exodus 23:1” appeared to take scathing shots at the Young Money camp. Wayne’s response seemed hardly a diss, and with the exception of a Pusha name-drop in the first bar, Wayne settled back into his bars of late, talking about Miami and Trukfit. Needless to say, Pusha didn’t feel the need to respond.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.49.20-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.49.20-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.49.20 AM</div>    <div>Canibus &quot;The Ballad&quot; (2009)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/foQ7x5r61XQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;/&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/foQ7x5r61XQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Canibus unleashed a slew of records aimed at Eminem…when Em was undoubtedly the biggest rapper in the game. Even some of Canibus’ peers—see Ras Kass—said Canibus was a little too late with the records. It didn’t help Canibus’ cause that every time Em dissed him back, it did way more damage.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.46.06-AM-260x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.46.06-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.46.06 AM</div>    <div>Common &quot;Stay Schemin&quot; (Remix) (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Rn2_n2rNyXU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Rn2_n2rNyXU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Drake laid down as flawless of a verse that an MC could spit on “Stay Schemin’,” Rick Ross’ anthem of a cut, which featured Drake and French Montana. On it, Drake fired subliminal shots toward Common to which the Chi-town rhyme slinger retorted with his own verse over the same instrumental. (The rumored friction between them was Serena Williams, the tennis superstar, who publicly dated Common, before being seen with Drake). On it, Com referred to Drizzy as “sweet,” a “bitch” and “Canada Dry.” It wasn’t as if the rhymes were lackluster. It’s more that nobody believed a true beef between these two. Rappers and even rap fans laughed it off for the most part. The two MCs would later squash their beef.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.39.20-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.39.20-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.39.20 AM</div>    <div>Canibus &quot;J. Clone&quot; (2011)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/FuH7rOQU1j4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/FuH7rOQU1j4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;In the mid-late 1990s, Canibus was easily one of the most feared and revered lyricists around in the rap game, being more than able to hold his own with the likes of peers such as Big Pun, DMX and Mos Def. But with all due respect, it’s been a long time since fans embraced Canibus as that same guy. Therefore coming out and dissing J. Cole, easily regarded as one rap’s best lyricists today, threw hip-hop for a loop. According to Canibus, he respected the way Cole shouted him out as a heavy influence in past interviews, but didn’t appreciate not featuring the grizzled veteran on a track together. “You said my name so much they think you’re being honest/It’s more than that, we could’ve recorded the track/You could give me a stack for a verse just like that,” ’Bus rhymed on “J. Clone.” Forreal, man? Come on, son! Nobody’s trying to hear that. Less than 48 hours removed from issuing the diss track, Canibus apologized.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.43.12-AM-286x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.43.12-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.43.12 AM</div>    <div>Havoc &quot;Separated&quot; (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/70WlcTJUJdY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/70WlcTJUJdY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Mobb Deep had an album called, &lt;em&gt;Hell on Earth&lt;/em&gt;, back in 1996. That’s exactly what it may have felt like to a Mobb Deep fan, when they learned of the dispute between Havoc and Prodigy back in April and then subsequently heard Hav’s “Separated (Real From The Fake)” this past August. On the track, Havoc mocked everything from P’s current fashion sense to his opinion that Prodigy is getting softer and more sentimental with his music’s content.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.44.54-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.44.54-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.44.54 AM</div>    <div>Nick Cannon “Ima Slick Rick” (2010)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/PtcoW52CR3s?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;/&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/PtcoW52CR3s?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;/&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Oh Nick Cannon. This diss track was doomed from the start. Adopting Slick Rick’s flow, Cannon fired back at Eminem A YEAR AFTER Slim Shady dissed his wife, Mariah Carey, on “The Warning.” Over Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me How to Dougie”, Cannon made weird insinuations about Em having erectile dysfunction and unconvincingly claimed he ran up on Eminem at the BET Awards.  We respect you for defending wifey’s honor Nick, but the diss track lane just might not be for you.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.41.49-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.41.49-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.41.49 AM</div>    <div>Diggy Simmons &quot;Fall Down&quot; (2012)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/ng4a1HzGLlU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/ng4a1HzGLlU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;When Diggy released “What You Say to Me,” dissing J. Cole in April, he said it was to defend his sisters’ honor. Okay, that’s understood. What the diss track coincidentally arrived in the wheelhouse of Diggy also releasing his debut album, &lt;em&gt;Unexpected Arrival&lt;/em&gt;, which only moved 21,000 units its first week. Fans could deem the diss track as a way for Diggy to generate much-needed buzz for his album. Although, Cole and Diggy later squashed their beef, they re-hashed it earlier this month, with Dig answering a Cole jab with another whole diss record, this one called, “Fall Down.”</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.41.03-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.41.03-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="0">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.41.03 AM</div>    <div>J. Cole at Kendrick Lamar Concert (2011)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KcF2w19jSTY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/KcF2w19jSTY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Back in April, Diggy dissed J. Cole on “What You Say To Me,” alleging that he was defending his sisters’ honor. (Diggy alleged that Cole’s 2010 track “Purple Rain” made heinous insinuations about his sisters). Soon thereafter, the two squashed their beef and all was good…until Cole decided to re-open the verbal back and forth via a freestyle during Kendrick Lamar’s show. “Picture me hating on a young nigga with talent/Album flopped, but it’s cool/He caked out on his allowance,” Cole spit on stage in North Carolina earlier this month. That led to Diggy recording another diss track aimed at Cole in “Fall Down.” Cole, whose &lt;em&gt;Cole World: The Sideline Story&lt;/em&gt; album, hit the No. 1 spot on the charts last year and who is the older out the two, should have just let this beef die when it started. He has a good thing going with his career and didn’t need to re-open their dispute. Please don’t respond to Diggy’s track. Enough’s enough.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.36.45-AM-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-24-at-11.36.45-AM.jpg" data-id="243548" data-last="1">    <div>Screen shot 2012-09-24 at 11.36.45 AM</div>    <div>Jay-Z “Supa Ugly” (2001)</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/OvBTHhEFeJo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/OvBTHhEFeJo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;25&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Standing on its own, “Supa Ugly” is a pretty cutting diss. However, in the greater context of the Jay-Z-Nas feud, it’s a fail, serving as a disappointing follow up to arguably the two greatest diss songs of all time, “The Takeover”, and”Ether.” Despite being a graphic and particularly vulgar account of Jay’s affair with the mother of Nas’ child, it didn’t match the impact of “Ether”, leading to the overriding opinion that Nas had won the historic battle.</div></li></ul></div>
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		<title>Tony Yayo Denies Dissing 50 Cent</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><em><a rel="attachment wp-att-213733" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2012/05/25-of-50-cents-essential-collaborations/attachment/50-cent-tony-yayo/"><img class="alignleft" title="50 cent tony yayo" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/50-cent-tony-yayo-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a></em>50 Cent has made his displeasure about the work ethic of Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo clear in the past few months.</p>
<p>The two G-Unit members have remained relatively silent, until Saturday (August 11), when it seemed like Yayo had finally had enough.</p>
<p>“Who started Gunit me that’s who,” <a href="http://twitter.com/TonyYayo" target="_blank">Yayo tweeted</a>.</p>
<p>Former G-Unit member, Game, caught wind of the tweet and took the opportunity to poke fun at Yayo.</p>
<p>“uh oh, 50 gone cut off yo health benefits &amp; stop ya Vitamin water shipments u keep it up lol,&#8221; <a href="http://twitter.com/thegame" target="_blank">Game wrote on his Twitter</a> that same day, after re-tweeting Yayo’s statement.</p>
<p>But, when websites and blogs were beginning to bubble with the news that Yayo was sending a subliminal shot at ’Fif, the Real Talk of New York set the record straight the next day.</p>
<p>“Why would I blow shots at 50 the media want see Gunit fail so bad we won to much in front of niggas everybody running with our format,” he continued.</p>
<p>Perhaps 50’s prior statements about him and Banks prompted him to set the record straight.</p>
<p>After telling Big Boy’s Neighborhood that his fellow G-Unit members “<a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/07/50-cent-says-lloyd-banks-and-tony-yayo-need-to-get-themselves-together/" target="_blank">need to get themselves together</a>” early last month, <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2012/08/50-cent-talks-freelancers-film-lloyd-banks-tony-yayo-boxing-promotion-kanye-wests-perfect-bitch/2/" target="_blank">50 recently told <em>XXL</em> that he thinks he has disabled Banks and Yayo</a>.</p>
<p>“I did so much for them that they don’t have a continuous work ethic,” 50 offered.</p>
<p>Although the G-Unit general acknowledged that Banks and Yayo both dropped mixtapes—Banks with <em>V6 </em>and Yayo with <em>Sex, Drugs &amp; Hip-Hop</em>—he was mystified that they didn’t accompany their tracks with videos to complement them.</p>
<p>“They got both of those tapes out there, but did you see any visuals? Anything?” 50 said. “There’s certain things that the new guy is doing to create momentum or energy. They just sit there and wait. When someone works for you, you have the habit of dealing with things by not dealing with them. You may get in the regimen of coming over and doing it for them.</p>
<p><strong>“</strong>Dropping mixtapes…that was my ’02 strategy,” he added. “That’s 2002 marketing. That’s old. You did nothing if you did that. If you’re going to just wing it and drop a mixtape…pick the highlights that people like most and shoot ‘em. Go shoot the video.”—<em>Mark Lelinwalla<br />
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		<title>Havoc Talks Mobb Deep&#8217;s Beef With Jay-Z</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rick Ross on Possible Young Jeezy Collaboration: &#8220;Bring That Money Bag&#8230;&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-159619" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/10/fans-vote-which-album-are-you-most-excited-about-young-jeezys-or-rick-ross-poll-results/attachment/ross-jeezy-featured/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-159619 alignleft" title="ross-jeezy-featured" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ross-jeezy-featured-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a>Last year, Young Jeezy voiced his opinion about being over the beef with Rick Ross, dismissing it as strictly a music thing.</p>
<p>Now, with Rozay currently promoting his <em>God Forgives, I Don’t </em>album, he sounds like he’s over the feud with Jeezy as well. In addition, the Bawse went as far as to leave an open door to possibly collaborate with the Snowman.</p>
<p>“As far as I&#8217;m concerned, bring that money bag, let&#8217;s shake the world up, that&#8217;s what Double M-G is about,” Ross exclaimed on <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/08/01/rick-ross-young-jeezy-collaboration-album/" target="_blank">MTV’s <em>RapFix Live </em></a>on Wednesday (August 1).</p>
<p>Ross explained that he never took any of the tension with Jeezy personal.</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m always &#8217;bout business; that&#8217;s why I&#8217;m here,” Ross added. “I haven&#8217;t taken nothin&#8217; personal since I came in the game and I think if you in this business and plan on having longevity in this you shouldn&#8217;t take nothin&#8217; personal. Ain&#8217;t nobody stepped on my Jordans yet, not out here.”</p>
<p>The Bawse&#8217;s statement comes after he expressed that the beef with Jeezy is dead following an appearance on <em>The Russ Parr Morning Show.</em></p>
<p>&#8220;You know where I&#8217;m at and the position I&#8217;m in right now, I don&#8217;t have no beef with nobody,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I&#8217;m chasing that crown right now&#8230;right now ain&#8217;t the time for that. We staying focused.&#8221;</p>
<p>Last November, while also appearing on MTV’s <em><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1675191/rick-ross-young-jeezy-beef.jhtml" target="_blank">RapFix Live</a></em>, Jeezy downplayed the feud as a situation of Ross catching feelings over “Death B4 Dishonor,” a freestyle the Snowman dropped over the instrumental for Rozay’s street smash “B.M.F. (Blowin&#8217; Money Fast).”</p>
<p>&#8220;With rap, it&#8217;s a funny thing,&#8221; Jeezy explained. &#8220;You can say things, and people can take &#8216;em the way they wanna take &#8216;em. But in my mind, in my heart, I just killed the verse [on "Death B4 Dishonor"]. If I killed the verse and you took it personally, then that&#8217;s on you.&#8221;</p>
<p>Jeezy added: &#8220;I felt like it was about selling records. It&#8217; not about you, about me. We could&#8217;ve stepped in the corner and chopped it up. So right then and there, I knew it was about records, so I was cool with it.&#8221;—<em>Jakinder Singh</em></p>
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		<title>Riff Raff Talks Beef With Soulja Boy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mlelinwalla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Riff Raff compares Soulja Boy kicking him out of SODMG to the label losing a LeBron James...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/06/riff-raff-talks-beef-with-soulja-boy/">Riff Raff Talks Beef With Soulja Boy</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-208363" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/05/xxl-quick-hitters-nicki-minaj-riff-raff-and-azealia-banks/attachment/riff-raff-featured-2/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-208363 alignleft" title="riff raff-featured" src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/riff-raff-featured-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a>In the midst of Riff Raff dropping three music videos yesterday (June 18), a possible beef between him and former affiliate, Soulja Boy began surfacing.</p>
<p>The first shots were fired yesterday afternoon, when <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/souljaboy" target="_blank">Soulja Boy took to his Twitter</a> account tweeting, “riff raff is not in sodmg.” Shortly after, he followed up with “Riff Raff was never in Sodmg for real he faked and used our name to promote his garbage you owe us money pussy and u a cokehead.”</p>
<p><em>XXL</em> caught up with Riff Raff to get the scoop on the war of words between the two that took place yesterday.</p>
<p>“I was in Vegas just a few days ago and we talked on the phone late at night. Riff Raff explained. “He was telling me, ‘I thought you were still loyal to SODMG’ and [I] told him it wasn’t like that. I still wanted to do an album together and all the other shit we had planned.”</p>
<p>“Then [yesterday] all of a sudden people started hitting me up asking about this Soulja Boy thing and I had no idea what people were talking about,” he continued. “Then I saw the tweets. I’m not even tripping over it because I’m doing bigger things now anyway, but it’s kind of like you had a LeBron James on your team, and now he no longer plays on the Cleveland Cavaliers, so he’s upset. But how are you so mad? You weren’t even mad when Lil B stopped repping SODMG, so I don’t even get it.”</p>
<p>On the partnership that never fully materialized between Riff Raff and Soulja Boy, Riff Raff added: “ I wanted to be with SODMG at first, but once I got over there, I saw he wasn’t gonna push me or promote me in the way I needed, so obviously I had to move around to where the money was at. It’s a job. You’re gonna wanna go where you’re treated properly and where there’s more money.”</p>
<p>Riff Raff denied any hard feelings from his end, concluding: “At the end of the day it’s business. If he comes back tomorrow and says he wants to do the Riff Raff Soulja Boy album, I’d still do it because I think people would like to hear it. I’m not mad. You never gave nothing to me and I gave nothing to you”</p>
<p>Tonight, Riff Raff and Diplo will be celebrating his move to Mad Decent with an official signing party at BLOK nightclub in Los Angeles. – <em>Neil Martinez-Belkin</em> (<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Neil_MB" target="_blank">@Neil_MB</a>)</p>
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		<title>50 Cent: &#8220;I Haven&#8217;t Spoken to [Lloyd] Banks in Nine Months&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 20:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mlelinwalla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>During a recent video interview, 50 discloses that this isn't the first time that he and Banks have lost communication...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/05/50-cent-i-havent-spoken-to-lloyd-banks-in-nine-months/">50 Cent: &#8220;I Haven&#8217;t Spoken to [Lloyd] Banks in Nine Months&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>50 Cent hasn’t spoke to Lloyd Banks in nearly a year. During an interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, ’Fif recently revealed that he and his G-Unit soldier have not been in communication.</p>
<p>“I haven’t spoken to Banks in nine months,” 50 said live over the air. “And this is not the first time this has happened.”</p>
<p>“He goes through these things where there’s no communication and he goes off and does what he wants like as far as…it’s set at that point because I’ve spent marketing dollars promoting him and he could go wherever he want to go and actually go do shows and make money and do different things,” 50 said. “At that point, it’s fine for him to move around and go do it by himself. Because I want them to be individuals and operate away from me, I’m fine with it. I’ll tell his lawyers, because his lawyers call me, and I’ll tell him to make sure that he does things that I know… his ways of dealing with things is not dealing with it.”</p>
<p>50 even detailed a past situation in which he lost touch with Banks for several months.</p>
<p>“If you notice before this, this is the second time that this has actually happened,” 50 explained. “Banks tucked away for almost a year after his father passed. His father passed away, he just went home. I was like, ‘Did anyone tell him that the bill collectors are going to keep coming?’ Imagine what would have happened if Kanye West just went home after his mom passed because it happened right in the heat of the…a key point for his music.”</p>
<p>Upon reflecting on the lack of communication, 50 seemed to perhaps accept a bit of blame himself.</p>
<p>“I kind of felt like I was insensitive to the situation because I didn’t have parents,” said ’Fif about Banks dealing with the loss of his dad. “I don’t know who my father is and my mom died. I use my grandparents as references, but he was like, ‘You don’t what that is because you don’t…’”</p>
<p>Having said that, he expressed trouble understanding anything that could stop one from making money.</p>
<p>“It might be true, it might be true on some levels, but I haven’t seen any situation that made you not…I’ve lost close friends and homies that I grew up with and we didn’t not come outside to get money,” he continued.</p>
<p>Having said all that, 50 seemed to leave an open door for communication with Banks unlike former G-Unit members Young Buck and Game.</p>
<p>“Yeah, we could get on the phone together,” 50 said about him and Banks talking. “He’s a baby. He’s the youngest in the actual G-Unit and he got really rich at 19. Both him and Tony have made over $9 million. I think when the stars line up, it will be all good.”—<em>Mark Lelinwalla</em></p>
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		<title>Clap Back: Rihanna Retaliates Against Chris Brown</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:36:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>RiRi spits her own 16 against her ex's flagrant wordplay...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/05/clap-back-rihanna-drops-retaliates-against-chris-brown/">Clap Back: Rihanna Retaliates Against Chris Brown</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/05/clap-back-rihanna-drops-retaliates-against-chris-brown/attachment/rihanna-on-the-mic-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-208537"><img src="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Rihanna-On-The-Mic2.jpg" alt="" title="Rihanna On The Mic" width="415" height="233" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-208537" /></a>On Wednesday, <del datetime="2012-05-11T17:04:22+00:00">womanizer</del> R&#038;B/pop star Chris Brown <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/05/chris-brown-disses-rihanna-on-freestyle-over-kanye-wests-way-too-cold-track/">unleashed a freestyle</a>, spitting over Kanye West&#8217;s &#8220;Way Too Cold&#8221; (formerly known as &#8220;Theraflu&#8221;). Brown&#8217;s been flirting with his rapping chops for some time, and his bars have proven to hold clout. The record sounded all good, until some subliminal lines very possibly aiming at his ex-girfriend, and fellow pop sensation Rihanna caught the attention of listeners. Take a look at the flagrant bars:</p>
<p>”Don’t fuck with my old bitch, it’s like a bad fur/Every industry n**** done had her/Shook the tree like a pumpkin just to smash her/Bitch is breaking codes, but I’m the password”</p>
<p>Ouch! Breezy must&#8217;ve seen his ex&#8217;s <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/gallery/2012/05/thug-life-rihannas-most-gangsta-moments-2/">recent roundabouts</a>. When the news reached Rihanna, she wasn&#8217;t having any of it, and soon did the &#8217;12 version of rejection—she unfollowed him on Twitter. But is that it? Is she just going to have her ex-boyfriend run his mouth out in the wild? No, she won&#8217;t! *<em>After extensively pursuing her team, </em><em>XXL</em> was able to get an exclusive listen of RiRi&#8217;s diss track. Here&#8217;s what we heard: </p>
<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: This is completely fictional. It&#8217;s unclear whether Rihanna will ever record a diss track against Chris Brown, but we can always hope. </p>
<p>[The instrumental for "Man Down" comes on, and Rihanna exhales a blunt.] </p>
<p>Foolish chump, you forget the shits you’ve done?<br />
Be glad Jay never sent Ty Ty, to make you bye bye.<br />
You mad? That I live the pop life now?<br />
But wait! You can get popped right now!<br />
I got a little two-two, I call it Peggy Sue,<br />
When I catch you, my guards will pull it out they shoes.<br />
I can transform ya, you thought you got it poppin’,<br />
But you stopped every second—when we had it poppin’.<br />
That’s why now I am rocking, with men who use their weapons,<br />
Justin Bieber said he got more goonies than you brethren. (Ah-ha!)<br />
Boy, stop it! You see me, up on movies, making millie, (<em>Battleship</em> coming soon!)<br />
Got goons from Philly to New York City.<br />
Your hair dye looks pissed on, straight clown,<br />
You want to hear a sequel for “Man Down”?<br />
I got you!<br />
But you might have to take it back, and run it,<br />
No Juelz Santana’s going to save you with a budget,<br />
RiRi, does the fuck she wants, believe me,<br />
There’s a reason why they call bitches, Breezies, easy. </p>
<p>[Multiple gun shots, and a Funk Master Flex bomb drops in the end.] </p>
<p>Chorus:</p>
<p>Brrrat-buck-buck-buck! Brrrat-buck-buck-buck! Brrrat-buck-buck-buck! Chris Down!</p>
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		<title>Lil B Responds to A$AP Rocky&#8217;s Diss</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jesse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>"Everybody gotta stay in their lane and don’t come in my lane," Lil B tells XXLMag.com... </p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/02/lil-b-responds-to-aap-rockys-diss/">Lil B Responds to A$AP Rocky&#8217;s Diss</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Lil B has a bone to pick with A$AP Rocky. After hearing A$AP throw a jab his way in an interview last year, the Based God was none too pleased.</p>
<p>B recently spoke to<em> XXL</em> to give his thoughts on the swipe, especially since both rappers work with the same producer, <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2011/12/production-credit-clams-casino-talks-working-with-aap-rocky-mac-miller-havoc/">Clams Casino</a>.</p>
<p>“I just talked to Clams a couple days ago,” B said. “Clams about to do my new single. He about to drop one of my singles off my new mixtape. It ain’t no problems because I go the hardest. I’m the rawest. I’m eating anybody. I don’t even want no problems. It’s like everybody gotta stay in their lane and don’t come in my lane and don’t come anywhere near my plate because we eating big in Based World. We doing it big, and they know Lil B is the rawest rapper ever and will demolish anything in his path, baby.</p>
<p>“[Rocky] doesn’t realize I’m like the young Lil Wayne of the generation for us, minus the money,” he added. “I been in the game so long, I got the most songs in the rap game. I got the most videos. I got the most views. I’m the most talked about rapper in the world. And this has been going on for years.”</p>
<p>B’s comments stem from an interview A$AP Rocky did with <a href="http://www.complex.com/music/2011/10/who-is-asap-rocky" target="_blank">Complex last October</a>, in which the Harlem MC threw shots in the Based God’s direction for naming his controversial mixtape, <em>I’m Gay </em>(<em>I’m Happy</em>).</p>
<p>“Don’t get it twisted: I don’t fuck with Lil B or that &#8216;I’m Gay&#8217; shit,” A$AP told <em>Complex.</em> “He wears my grandmother&#8217;s earrings. [Laughs.] I’m just being serious. It’s not going down. I mean, I can’t talk but this nigga be wilding. The nigga said, &#8216;I’m Gay&#8217; and [in parenthesis put], &#8216;I’m happy.&#8217; Come on, Brandon. What are you doing? That’s all I can say.”</p>
<p>Having said that, Lil B, a 2011 <em>XXL</em> Freshman, says all eyes are on him.</p>
<p>“Everybody is watching me,&#8221; B said. &#8220;Watch when I take it to that next level. Everybody is scared of me in the rap game.&#8221;</p>
<p>Lil B&#8217;s new mixtape,<em> God’s Father</em> is coming soon.—<em>Jesse Gissen</em> (<a href="http://twitter.com/JesseXXL" target="_blank">@JesseXXL</a>)</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Common either wants to kick Drake's ass or fall back on the beef altogether, but which one is it? <i>XXL</i> attempts to figure it out...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/common-contradictions/"><i>Common</i> Contradictions</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><div   id="mochi-gallery-1"  class="mochi-gallery mochi-gallery-default-theme mochi-gallery-post-183958"  data-locked="no">    <div>      <div data-type="counter">        <div><em>1</em> <span><span>of</span> <span>8</span></span></div>      </div>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="l"></button>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="r"></button>    <div       class="animated" data-type="subject" data-unloaded="yes" data-embedded="no"      data-options="contain:yes,height:inherit,interval:500"></div>        <div data-type="heading"></div>        <div data-type="caption"></div>        <div data-type="content"></div>    </div>    <ul><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-homepage-197x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-homepage.jpg" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>#common-homepage</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-featured-300x167.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-featured.jpg" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>#common-featured</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/commain-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/commain.jpg" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>common</div>    <div>Common Contradictions?</div>    <div>Does Common want to kick Drake's behind or does he want to squash the the beef? It's been hard to tell since the Chi-town MC dropped &quot;Sweet,&quot; which took subliminal swipes at Drake. Since doing that, Com has either been super aggressive towards the Young Money star or fallen back completely. &lt;i&gt;XXL&lt;/i&gt; tried to chronicle all of it here. Common Contradictions? Hmm...</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x12.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x12.gif" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>1x1</div>    <div>Common drops subliminals toward Drake on &quot;Sweet&quot;</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Uk9oRpAZEGc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Uk9oRpAZEGc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;At the end of &quot;Sweet,&quot; Com aimed these lines at Drizzy, but never mentioned his name:&lt;i&gt;&quot;Yeah, man, Y’all niggas man, you soft muthafuckas/Yeah my man, muthafucka/Then come around my crib/You know where I’m from/Some hoe ass niggas/Singing all around me man, la la la/You ain't muthafucking Frank Sinatra/Uh, lil' bitch/Yeah, this the raw right here/This the raw right here nigga/Sweet muthafucka/Sweet ass bitch muthafucka&quot;&lt;/i&gt;</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x11.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x11.gif" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>1x1</div>    <div>Common tells Sway that &quot;Sweet&quot; is indeed aimed at Drake</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fAo6s94X2sk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fAo6s94X2sk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;In an interview with Sway, Com got off the subliminal tip and confirmed that &quot;Sweet&quot; is about Drake. &quot;Hey, he opened his mouth and said some things. So if he wants it, that’s what he wants.&quot;</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x12.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x12.gif" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>1x1</div>    <div>Common drops &quot;Stay Schemin (Remix)&quot; directly calling Drake out</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/rfwJCQIAuTQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/rfwJCQIAuTQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;After Drake dropped &quot;Stay Schemin,&quot; undoubtedly dissing Com (although ironically, never mentioning his name), Common tacked his own verse onto the beat rhyming: &lt;i&gt;“Don’t do it ’cause every song you make is really hoe music/I heard you say you wasn’t a bitch cause you sing, you a bitch cause you clean like a bitch that’s 18/ Can’t say my name but rap about a nigga’s wife/you so Black and White trying to live a nigga’s life/I’m taking too long with this amateur guy, you ain’t wettin’ nobody, nigga, you Canada Dry.”&lt;/i&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Common11-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Common11.jpg" data-id="183968" data-last="0">    <div>Common1</div>    <div>Common tells Rolling Stone he likes Drake's music</div>    <div>Earlier this week, Common tried to play nice,  telling &lt;i&gt;Rolling Stone&lt;/i&gt; that he likes Drake's music: &quot;I think he makes good music,&quot; the Chi-town MC said of Drizzy. &quot;He's definitely said some real clever things and made some cool songs. I like his music.&quot; Hmmm.</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x13.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x13.gif" data-id="183968" data-last="1">    <div>1x1</div>    <div>Common says he would physically fight Drake</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fGX7EGFx-8w?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fGX7EGFx-8w?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Right after the interview with &lt;i&gt;RS&lt;/i&gt; Com called into WCGI's Tony Sculfield and The Morning Riot. When asked if he'd be willing to put on boxing gloves and fight Drake for charity, Com replied, &quot;I'll do it without boxing gloves.&quot; Didn't he tell Sway he wanted to keep it on wax?</div></li></ul></div>
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		<title>The Craziest Photoshopped Images of Rappers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mlelinwalla</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><i>XXL</i> takes a look at wild photoshopped images during hip-hop beefs...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/01/the-craziest-photoshopped-images-of-rappers/">The Craziest Photoshopped Images of Rappers</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><div   id="mochi-gallery-1"  class="mochi-gallery mochi-gallery-default-theme mochi-gallery-post-182469"  data-locked="no">    <div>      <div data-type="counter">        <div><em>1</em> <span><span>of</span> <span>9</span></span></div>      </div>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="l"></button>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="r"></button>    <div       class="animated" data-type="subject" data-unloaded="yes" data-embedded="no"      data-options="contain:yes,height:inherit,interval:500"></div>        <div data-type="heading"></div>        <div data-type="caption"></div>        <div data-type="content"></div>    </div>    <ul><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-photoshop-featured-300x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-photoshop-featured.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>#common-drake-photoshop-featured</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-photoshop-homepage-197x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-photoshop-homepage.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>#common-drake-photoshop-homepage</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap11-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap11.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap1</div>    <div>The Craziest Photoshopped Images of Rappers</div>    <div>After hearing the big news of Jay-Z and Beyoncé welcoming their baby, Blue Ivy Carter, into the world last Saturday, 50 Cent took liberty to have a little fun, tweeting out this photoshopped picture and commenting that Blue Ivy is &quot;gorgeous.&quot; While the shot was probably received more as a laugh than jab, more serious rap beefs also have employed photoshopped pics. Whether the rappers create the images themselves, commission computer nerds to craft them or they're devised by a third party, hip-hop fans have seen their fair share of wild Photoshopped images. &lt;i&gt;XXL&lt;/i&gt; picked out a few photoshopped flicks that spawned from rap beefs. Enjoy!</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap2-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap2.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap2</div>    <div></div>    <div>In light of Common and Drake's rap beef, MediaTakeout photoshopped this image of Drake's face on Queen Latifah's body from the dating movie &lt;em&gt;Just Wright&lt;/em&gt;. So disrespectful!</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap5-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap5.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap5</div>    <div></div>    <div>Shortly after tweeting the photoshopped image of Jay-Z as Blue Ivy Carter, 50 blasted this image of his own face super imposed on tennis star Serena Williams' brick house body. That's scary!</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap4-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap4.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap4</div>    <div></div>    <div>Embroiled in a heated beef with Dipset, Tru Life had his team photoshop Jim Jones onto Borat's hairy-chested bikini body and Cam'ron in a Beyoncé freakum dress for his mixtape, &lt;i&gt;Tru York&lt;/i&gt;. Superugly!</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap3-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap3.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap3</div>    <div></div>    <div>Jim responded by jacking the pic and putting Tru Life into the Borat swimsuit and having Jay-Z portray Beyoncé.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap6-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap6.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="0">    <div>rap6</div>    <div></div>    <div>When Papoose and Fat Joe got into their alleged scuffle, this picture of Fat Joe nursing a black eye with bandage over it, while at the Knicks game eating popcorn, hit the net. Joey Crack proved it was a hoax by uploading a YouTube video of himself, showing a clean face without cuts or bruises.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap7-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rap7.jpg" data-id="182479" data-last="1">    <div>rap7</div>    <div></div>    <div>While in a separate beef with fellow Brooklyn MC Papoose, Uncle Murda commented that Pap resembles the Geico lizard. Like clockwork this image of Pap's face o the image of the Geico lizard.</div></li></ul></div>
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		<title>Which Women Are Worth Getting Into A Lyrical War Over? [VOTE]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p>Serena Williams, Rihanna, Nivea, Foxy Brown and Carmen Bryan have all been at the center of rap beefs. Question is, which chick is the most worthy?</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/which-women-are-worth-getting-into-a-lyrical-war-over-vote/">Which Women Are Worth Getting Into A Lyrical War Over? [VOTE]</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Serena is a bad chick with curves for days and a booty worth the fight. Oh, and we hear she's got a great personality and a heart of gold, too. Sounds like a win-win!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But 'Rena isn't the only famous lady that's been caught in the middle of lyrical beef. In light of the latest drama, &lt;em&gt;XXL&lt;/em&gt; has put together a list of previous times females have been at the center of rap beef and we want YOU to vote on how worthy these ladies' are getting into lyrical war over. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who runs the world?! You tell us.&lt;em&gt;—Gina Montana&lt;/em&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/serena-image-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/serena-image.jpg" data-id="181540" data-last="0">    <div>serena-image</div>    <div>Serena Williams</div>    <div>Serena became the center of a rap war between Common and Drake after rumors began to float around that 'Rena might've been secretly having an affair with Drake. But if that wasn't true, Drizzy's subliminal tweets at the tennis great were probably enough to bring the battle out of Com, the latter who is clearly still in love with the bootylicious celebutant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pros:&lt;/b&gt; Serena has thickness for days. She also makes her own money and is at the top of her game.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cons:&lt;/b&gt; Although her voluptuousness is what initially draws men in, it can also be considered a negative for Serena, since she might actually be too bulky for some. She clearly also has a temper (think back to last year when she yelled at the umpire during one of her matches.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rihanna-image-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rihanna-image.jpg" data-id="181540" data-last="0">    <div>rihanna-image</div>    <div>Rihanna</div>    <div>Shortly after leaving Chris Brown following the 2009 Grammy fiasco during which Brown left her with a busted lip and lumps on her face, Rih-Rih was spotted at a New York bowling alley playing kissy face with none-other-than Drake. Although it was never confirmed, rumors had it C. Breezy elbowed Drizzy because of it and that his lyrics on the remix of Drake's &quot;Marvin's Room&quot; were actually subliminals at the Canadian spitter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pros:&lt;/b&gt; Rihanna was the sexiest woman alive in 2011 according to &lt;i&gt;Esquire&lt;/i&gt; Magazine — need we say more?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cons:&lt;/b&gt; From Matt Demps to Irish boxer Dudley O'Shaughnessy, Rih-Rih has been connected to a handful of famous men in her past.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nivea-image-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nivea-image.jpg" data-id="181540" data-last="0">    <div>nivea-image</div>    <div>Nivea</div>    <div>After dumping singer/songwriter The-Dream, who she has a child with, to return to her first love Lil Wayne, who she also birthed a child with, Dream was left singing songs (i.e. &quot;I Love Your Girl&quot;) aimed at the former R&amp;B singer for breaking his heart. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pros:&lt;/b&gt; When Nivea falls, she clearly falls hard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cons:&lt;/b&gt; Last summer, Nivea was arrested for driving under the influence. It was also rumored that she was drugged up during an interview with Rollingout back in 2009. Not to mention she's got nearly half a dozen kids by a number of baby-daddies.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/foxy-image-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/foxy-image.jpg" data-id="181540" data-last="0">    <div>foxy-image</div>    <div>Foxy Brown</div>    <div>It was rumored that Foxy Brown had an affair with DMX while she was still dating West Coast rapper Kurupt. The situation sent the rappers into a lyrical fight, both dropping tracks aimed at each other for banging the same chick.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pros:&lt;/b&gt; Foxy Brown can spit with the best of them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cons:&lt;/b&gt; Recently, Fox Boogie has let herself go, physically and professionally. Also, she's known to clock a maid or two with her bedazzled Blackberry, so, beware.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/carmen-image-261x169.png" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/carmen-image.png" data-id="181540" data-last="0">    <div>carmen-image</div>    <div>Carmen Bryan</div>    <div>After Jay-Z and Nas began to throw jabs at each other through music, Jay took out his biggest weapon, rapping about having smashed Nas' baby momma.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pros:&lt;/b&gt; Pretty face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cons:&lt;/b&gt; She's a known cheater and she wrote a tell-all-book about it.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-featured1-300x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-featured1.jpg" data-id="181540" data-last="1">    <div>#common-drake-featured</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li></ul></div><br />
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		<title>Common Vs. Drake Timeline</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><p><i>XXL</i> traces the roots of Common and Drake's feud...</p></p><p>The post <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/common-vs-drake-timeline/">Common Vs. Drake Timeline</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com">XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level</a></p><div   id="mochi-gallery-1"  class="mochi-gallery mochi-gallery-default-theme mochi-gallery-post-181399"  data-locked="no">    <div>      <div data-type="counter">        <div><em>1</em> <span><span>of</span> <span>12</span></span></div>      </div>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="l"></button>      <button data-type="nav" data-dir="r"></button>    <div       class="animated" data-type="subject" data-unloaded="yes" data-embedded="no"      data-options="contain:yes,height:inherit,interval:500"></div>        <div data-type="heading"></div>        <div data-type="caption"></div>        <div data-type="content"></div>    </div>    <ul><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-homepage-197x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-homepage.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>#common-drake-homepage</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-featured-300x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-featured.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>#common-drake-featured</div>    <div></div>    <div></div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-gallery-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/common-drake-gallery.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>common-drake-gallery</div>    <div>Common Vs. Drake Timeline</div>    <div>The year has its first full-fledged, lyrical rap beef in the form of Common Vs. Drake. Although it became official this morning (January 9), with Com unabashedly calling out Drizzy on the unofficial remix to the Young Money star's Rick Ross collabo, &quot;Stay Schemin,&quot; &lt;i&gt;XXL&lt;/i&gt; believes the roots of this rift extend back to the summer of 2011 when Heartbreak Drake was first spotted out with the Chi-town vet's ex, Serena Williams.  The two have been volleying jabs back and forth ever since. Here's a look back at the game highlights. Thank XXLMag.com later. —&lt;i&gt;XXL Staff&lt;/i&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-common-serena-gallery-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-common-serena-gallery.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>drake-common-serena-gallery</div>    <div>August 2011 - Rumors spread that Drake is dating Serena Williams</div>    <div>Plenty of gossip hit the Interwebs throughout the month of August along with photos that pointed at a possible relationship between Drake and Com's former flame, Ms. Serena Williams. Sites claimed that the two went on vacation together and there was even a tweet from Drizzy to Serena that said &quot;‘I Can’t Wait To Put It On You And Make You Sweat… during our match this weekend.” Oooh la la.</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-13.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-13.gif" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>1x1-1</div>    <div>Nov 2, 2011 - Funkmaster Flex Premieres &quot;Sweet&quot; on Hot 97</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fAo6s94X2sk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/fAo6s94X2sk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;At the end of the track Com spits these questionable lines, which many believed to be aimed at Drake:&lt;i&gt;&quot;Yeah, man, Y’all niggas man, you soft muthafuckas/Yeah my man, muthafucka/Then come around my crib/You know where I’m from/Some hoe ass niggas/Singing all around me man, la la la/You ain't muthafucking Frank Sinatra/Uh, lil' bitch/Yeah, this the raw right here/This the raw right here nigga/Sweet muthafucka/Sweet ass bitch muthafucka&quot;&lt;/i&gt;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-take-care-gallery-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-take-care-gallery.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>drake-take-care-gallery</div>    <div>Nov 15, 2011 - Drake's Thanks Serena on &lt;i&gt;Take Care&lt;/i&gt; Credits</div>    <div>Drake writes a head-turning note to Serena in the thank you notes to his sophomore album.  &quot;Serena Willaims (you have given me a very exciting year and I am so grateful to have you in my life…)&quot;In addition, on the prior day, &lt;i&gt;Complex&lt;/i&gt; magazine posts their interview with Drizzy where he has this to say about Ms. Williams: “I really, really love and care for Serena Williams. She’s incredible. That’s someone I’m proud to say I know. She’s definitely in my life and I’m in her life. It’s great to watch her play tennis. Very impressive.”</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-12.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-12.gif" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>1x1-1</div>    <div>December 16, 2011 - Drake Calls Out Common At Cali Christmas Concert</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/MJ6bI7oN9Wo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/MJ6bI7oN9Wo?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;After getting wind of &quot;Sweet,&quot; Drake makes his first public statements about Common: &quot;I'd like to thank all of you who purchased my album it's &lt;i&gt;Take Care&lt;/i&gt;, thank you. I'd like to thank L.A. and the whole west coast for showing me love. I will never stop doing this for y'all. I don't give a fuck! If you got something to say to me say it to my motherfucking face nigga. Just 'cause I sing, I'm not no bitch. If you got something to say, I'm right here.&quot;</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-11.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-11.gif" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>1x1-1</div>    <div>December 20, 2011 - Common Responds to Drake Comments</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Uk9oRpAZEGc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/Uk9oRpAZEGc?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;In an interview with Sway, Com says &quot;Sweet&quot; is indeed about Drake and responds to the Young Money star's onstage jabs just days earlier. &quot;Hey, he opened his mouth and said some things. So if he wants it, that’s what he wants, all that subliminal, you can do that too. But you might want to say that now,&quot; he said. &quot;I mean, the verse is about me, but when you hear some stuff on the chorus, it’s like you can’t help but think about dude, and that’s what he felt. So at the end of the day, he fit in that category. He already embraced it, so wear it.&quot;</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/40tweets-gallery-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/40tweets-gallery.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>40tweets-gallery</div>    <div>December 20, 2011 - Noah &quot;40&quot; Shebib Addresses Common/Drake Beef</div>    <div>40 takes to Twitter hours after the Common interview with Sway and chimes in on the feud.</div></li><li data-type="photo" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-tweet-gallery-261x169.jpg" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/drake-tweet-gallery.jpg" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>drake-tweet-gallery</div>    <div>December 24, 2011 - Drake Takes Jab at Common's Sales on Twitter</div>    <div>Drake writes, &quot;Platinum. Now THAT'S Sweet!&quot;—an obvious play on Common's song title and the Warner Music rapper's lack of sales.  Drizzy then quickly deletes comment. Lucky for fans, the tweets is watchin'.</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-1.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-1.gif" data-id="181430" data-last="0">    <div>1x1-1</div>    <div>January 6, 2011 - Rick Ross' &lt;i&gt;Rich Forever&lt;/i&gt; mixtape drops, which features a Drake verse aimed at Common on &quot;Stay Schemin&quot;</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/7faMrETWsOM?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/7faMrETWsOM?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;On the track, Drizzy raps: &lt;i&gt;“It bothers me when the Gods get to acting like the broads/Guess every team doesn’t come complete with n*ggas like ours,” Drake raps. “That’s why I see no need to compete with n*ggas like y’all/I just ask that when you see me you speak up n*ggas that’s all/Don’t be ducking like you never wanted nothing/It’s feeling like rap changed/There was a time it was rugged/Back when, if a nigga reached, it was for the weapon/Nowadays niggas reach, just to sell they record.”&lt;/i&gt;Ouch!</div></li><li data-type="object" data-thumb="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-14.gif" data-image="http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1x1-14.gif" data-id="181430" data-last="1">    <div>1x1-1</div>    <div>January 9, 2011 - Common Drops Stay Schemin Remix</div>    <div>&lt;object width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/rfwJCQIAuTQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;embed src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/rfwJCQIAuTQ?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;620&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;Common fans only had to wait two-and-a-half days for the Chicago lyricst to respond to Drizzy's diss. &lt;i&gt;“Don’t do it ’cause every song you make is really hoe music/I heard you say you wasn’t a bitch cause you sing, you a bitch cause you clean like a bitch that’s 18/ Can’t say my name but rap about a nigga’s wife/you so Black and White trying to live a nigga’s life/I’m taking too long with this amateur guy, you ain’t wettin’ nobody, nigga, you Canada Dry.”&lt;/i&gt;</div></li></ul></div>
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		<title>Nas Remembers the Making of Stillmatic &amp; Hip Hop Is Dead</title>
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Nas&#8217;s career came full circle in 2011. On &#8220;Nasty&#8221;—the lead single off of his 10th LP, <em>Life Is Good—</em> fittingly titled after the nickname the Queensbridge MC favored during his early years—God&#8217;s son spits raw lyrics over stripped down Salaam Remi production reminiscent of hip-hop&#8217;s golden era.</p>
<p>This year, the babyface MC also celebrates a quartet of anniversaries—each milestones reflecting a crucial stage in his stellar career. His introductory verse on Main Source&#8217;s &#8220;Live At the Barbecue&#8221; marked the arrival of rebellious new school lyricist looking to leave his mark in the game 20 years ago. <em>It Was Written</em>, released 15 years ago, was the official coronation of a rap superstar. <em>Stillmatic</em>—released in the wake of a series of commercially successful, yet critically panned LPs, 10 years ago—finally saw God&#8217;s Son find his footing between record sales  and acclaim. Meanwhile, <em>Hip Hop Is Dead </em>documents Nas evolving into an elder statesman holding MCs accountable for what he perceived to be a declining rap scene at the time.</p>
<p>Mr. Jones briefly spoke about the two latter offerings in<em> XXL</em>&#8216;s November issue. With <em>Stillmatic </em>and<em> Hip Hop Is Dead</em> respectively celebrating 10 and five-year anniversaries next week, <em>XXL</em> offers outtakes that didn&#8217;t make the magazine. Here, Nas says he and Jay-Z never talk about &#8220;Ether,&#8221; remembers getting Game on a Dr. Dre track when the two were at odds and reveals that Natalie Cole appeared in his &#8220;Can&#8217;t Forget About You&#8221; video free of charge.—<em>Carl Chery</em> (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/cchery">@cchery</a>)</p>
<p><strong>XXL: You started calling yourself &#8216;God&#8217;s Son&#8217; on <em>Stillmatic,</em> 10 years after “Live At the Barbecue.” So in 10 years, you went from going to hell for snuffin’ Jesus to being God’s son.</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Nas: </strong>That’s what that was for me, big time, 100 percent.</p>
<p><strong>How do you feel about the word &#8220;Ether&#8221; transitioning from being your song title to becoming slang?</strong></p>
<p>That’s what hip-hop has always been. We have our own. It’s a culture thing. It’s a community thing, but it’s also a young people thing, and it’s also, it’s just the way. It’s the way things are. That’s how it’s always been in hip-hop.</p>
<p><strong>Even though Eminem came out with the song “Stan” first, after you called Jay-Z a stan on &#8220;Ether,&#8221; people started using it in that context.</strong></p>
<p>I never even thought of that. Wow! Yea, man. I don’t even take credit for it. That’s hip-hop. That’s what hip-hop does.</p>
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<p><strong>You and Jay are friends now. Do you ever talk about &#8220;Ether?&#8221; Like, “Oh, you got me with that line.”</strong></p>
<p>Not really. I mean, I think right now anybody who’s made it from the &#8217;80s era, the &#8217;90s, got into hip-hop and still stickin’ around and still here, still feelin’ great about life… I think that’s enough. I think anybody today, any peer of mine is just appreciative of the life that we’ve made for ourselves. We didn’t know anything. We didn’t know that this was gonna be the outcome, that we’d be around at this time doing what we’re doin’. I think everybody’s just on that page.<br />
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<p>Canibus releasing an online video apologizing to J. Cole 48 hours after dissing him? Fuck outta here, man! While <em>XXL</em> acknowledges Canibus for being man enough to apologize and retract his diss track “J. Clone,” he should have never dissed J. Cole in the first place. Never. Cole has done nothing but compliment and big Canibus up in all his interviews and what does Canibus do in turn? Diss J. Cole. Come on, son! What are you doing, fam? One of the things Canibus took offense to was his belief that Cole “speaks about me like I am dead.” Well, fans haven’t exactly heard from you in a minute, dog. So, was LL, right? Ninety-nine percent of your fans don’t…ehh, let’s not take it there. Let’s stick to the facts: Cole is a rapper built off lyricism, no gimmicks. What’s there not to like, my dude? You jumped off the bridge for that one, homie. What were you trying to do with that diss song? Get a little attention because nobody is checking for you? Damn, Canibus. If you had 48 hours to live, just think&#8230;you’d diss J. Cole and take it back. Damn. For Jermaine, who had the No. 1 album in the country earlier this year, it’s Cole World, not to mention Gold World (after his debut LP The Sideline Story reached gold certification). For you Canibus, it’s just a cold world. Frigid. Below zero. Frozen tundra. You definitely had your moment as one of the nicest MCs ever and nobody could take that from you, but that time is long gone, so make music if you want, but before you ever try to diss someone nice and talented, do what you said in your apology and sit your “old ass down some where.”</p>
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