Every now and then, it pays to peer into the nearest mirror. Practice a bit of the old self-evaluation. You know, size yourself up from ...

What up, XXLMag.com readers? I just got back from week-long vacay so I’ma lil' out the loop on rap news. But while I was ...

“You know what y’all need to do? Get together; make a ‘We Are the World’ record!” —50 Cent, “Be A Gentleman,” circa 2000 I’ve never looked ...

The above tweet exchange happened two days before the Freddie's LA Weekly cover came. And while I’ll still continue my trek through all 80 (!!!) of ...

Those of you who have been reading for a while are aware that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was my favorite rap group in high school. Despite my ...

Okay, kiddies, yesterday we covered A through M of rap fandom, now let’s rock N through Z. Get in where you fit in. N: Nigga – ...

I’m not old enough to remember South L.A.'s 1580 KDAY (not well at least) but I’m well versed in the history of hip-hop enough to ...

Tucked into my post yesterday was a mention of MC Ren’s “Behind the Scenes,” a record that brings a pile of memories to mind. I ...

Yesterday’s blog had the brightness of an Esham record, which I apologize for; when something’s front-and-center in your head, it’s tough to maneuver around the ...