Who Flipped It Better? 10 Classic Samples Used By Hip-Hop ProducersWho Flipped It Better? 10 Classic Samples Used By Hip-Hop ProducersAfter Pete Rock's "T.R.O.Y." tantrum, XXL looks back at 10 other classic samples ...XXL StaffXXL Staff
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
J Dilla’s Mother to Launch Ruff Draft RecordsJ Dilla’s Mother to Launch Ruff Draft RecordsTo help carry on the legacy of her son, J Dilla's mother will be launching Ruff Draft Records, and releasing Rebirth of Detroit on June 12...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Q-Tip Explains G.O.O.D. Music Signing, Says He’ll Be On Compilation AlbumQ-Tip Explains G.O.O.D. Music Signing, Says He’ll Be On Compilation AlbumTip talks about how he came to the decision to join Kanye West's team and gives details on his new album...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Happy Birthday, Q-Tip!Happy Birthday, Q-Tip!XXL wishes Q-Tip a happy 42nd birthday...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Busta Rhymes Remember A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” 20 Years LaterBusta Rhymes Remember A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” 20 Years LaterBusta Rhymes recalls the friendly competition during the "Scenario" session and speaks on De La Soul and Black Sheep almost making the cut...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Buckshot, Sadat X Pay Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest in NYCBuckshot, Sadat X Pay Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest in NYCAlthough Q-Tip, Ali and Phife Dawg didn't show up, Jarobi White held it down for the legendary group...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Nas to Join Common and Q-Tip in Super Group?Nas to Join Common and Q-Tip in Super Group?New York's Daily News hints at all-star collabo...jessejesse
Questlove on Why J Dilla Was the Best Rap Producer of All TimeQuestlove on Why J Dilla Was the Best Rap Producer of All TimeOn the sixth anniversary of Dilla's death, Questo talks to XXL about why Jay Dee was so amazing. You'll never hear Donuts the same again...jessejesse
XXL Looks Back at the Milestones of 2011XXL Looks Back at the Milestones of 2011From Nas to Run-D.M.C., XXL remembers the important albums that celebrated anniversaries this year...XXL StaffXXL Staff
A Look Back at Classics by Ice Cube, Geto Boys & A Tribe Called QuestXXL's Shaheem Reid gets the inside stories behind Ice Cube's "It Was A Good Day," Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario"... jessejesse
The Break Presents: Denzil PorterThe Break Presents: Denzil PorterBronx native Denzil Porter recently gained some attention for his video "Kanye West" and now is ready to build on the momentum...XXL StaffXXL Staff