Afeni Shakur, Survivor [Story from XXL’s October 2003 Issue]Afeni Shakur, Survivor [Story from XXL’s October 2003 Issue]On the 16-year anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death, XXL looks back on a classic cover story with the rapper's mother, Afeni...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Mourn You ‘Til I Join You: 2Pac’s Favorite Producer, Johnny J [Feature From Sept. 2011 Issue]Mourn You ‘Til I Join You: 2Pac’s Favorite Producer, Johnny J [Feature From Sept. 2011 Issue]The troubled life and tragic death of 2Pac’s favorite producer, Johnny “J”... XXL StaffXXL Staff
True Blood: Billy Garland, Tupac's Father, SpeaksTrue Blood: Billy Garland, Tupac's Father, SpeaksBill Garland reconnected with his son less than two years before bullets in Las Vegas separated them forever. Tupac’s father remembers…XXL StaffXXL Staff
XXL Quick Hitters: 2 Chainz and Mitt Romney, Eminem, Meek Mill, Ab-Soul, and DJ QuikXXL Quick Hitters: 2 Chainz and Mitt Romney, Eminem, Meek Mill, Ab-Soul, and DJ Quik2 Chainz laughs off erroneous report of him being Romney's running mate, Em and Pink to collabo again, Meek names his top five MCs, Ab-Soul gives timeline of his life, and Quik gives advice to students...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
Iggy Azalea Explains Her Admiration for 2Pac [Video]Iggy Azalea Explains Her Admiration for 2Pac [Video]Iggy discusses why Pac is her favorite artist and talks a little bit about her album...XXL StaffXXL Staff
ANTHM Talks Duke University, Wall Street, Blu, 2Pac & 50 CentANTHM Talks Duke University, Wall Street, Blu, 2Pac & 50 CentA high-paying gig as a Wall Street trader couldn't hold back this ambitious MC from pursuing his artistic endeavors...XXL StaffXXL Staff
R. Kelly Shares Candid Stories of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G in New MemoirR. Kelly Shares Candid Stories of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G in New MemoirThe R in R&B says he and 'Pac were supposed to do a Best of Both Worlds type album and playing "I Believe I Can Fly" left Biggie in tears...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
25 Best Hip-Hop Moments on The Arsenio Hall Show25 Best Hip-Hop Moments on The Arsenio Hall ShowFrom 2Pac to Kool Moe Dee, The Arsenio Hall Show has always supported and celebrated hip-hop...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Six Major Claims Chuck Philips Makes in The Village Voice BlogSix Major Claims Chuck Philips Makes in The Village Voice BlogXXL picks out the six biggest points in former LA Times journalist Chuck Philips' lengthy guest blog...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
The Break Presents: Big HeadThe Break Presents: Big HeadUp-and-coming rapper, Big Head wants to put his hometown of Orlando, FL on the map for something other than Disney World...XXL StaffXXL Staff
XXL Presents… Hip-Hop’s 15 Most High Profile Court CasesXXL looks back at Hip-Hop's most infamous run ins with the criminal justice system... nmbnmb
XXL Presents… 50 Haitian References In Rap LyricsXXL Presents… 50 Haitian References In Rap LyricsIn celebration of Haitian Flag Day, XXL compiles 50 verses filled with memorable references…XXL StaffXXL Staff