As much as hip-hop is marked by constant innovation, it’s heavily reliant on borrowing. From samples to styles, the culture is entrenched in reinvention. So, ...

The livest Brooklyn duo switches things up a bit and reads the classic bedtime story, "Goodnight Moon" for TheUrbanDaily.com's "Gangster's Fairytale." Pretty funny...

Through the years, there have been some odd musical pairings of rappers with non-rappers. XXL takes a look back at 25 of the strangest...

M.O.P. always makes the short list when hip-hop’s best duos are discussed. Known for their hard beats laced with steroid deliveries, the duo has birthed ...

“Yo, let me see that?” DJ Premier asks. He was just talking about the changes he made to the old D&D Studios—now rechristened HeadQcourtez Studios ...

The people have spoken. Last issue (September 2010), XXL asked readers to write blogs discussing either hip-hop’s current lack of battles or the art-versus-authenticity debate. ...

It’s crazy to think that it’s already been nine years. For those who were in New York City on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and even ...

Although most people are enjoying a much-needed day off with barbeques and fun in the sun today, Memorial Day is supposed to be a holiday ...

Statik Selektah 100 Proof: The Hangover Beats: L Lyrics: XL Originality: L Though the title might indicate otherwise, Statik Selektah’s third album, 100 Proof: The Hangover, is about ...