Action Bronson

When Action Bronson first arrived on the scene, nobody knew what to do. The Queens red beard carried foodie references and an uncanny cadence to Ghostface Killah, coupled with bars and bars for days. Bronsolino arrived just in the nick of time when hip-hop needed a new sound and new aesthetic to push the culture further...

Check out the big acting skills on Bronson. With the release of his latest mixtape, Blue Chips 2 only days away, Bam Bam unveils a cinematic teaser for the project with Party Supplies. In the clip, Bron gives his interpretation of the events that caused New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing to inexplicably miss a wide open layup in Game 7 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals...

The NBA season starts tomorrow so there should be absolutely zero surprise that hip-hop is already beginning to show their appreciation for their favorite ball players that rule the hard court. First, Memphis rapper Yo Gotti released his latest single, "LeBron James," early this morning that pays homage to the reigning NBA MVP...

Ever witnessed a mini icon? Well you're about to see a bunch as XXL has gathered together a gallery of hip-hop's top stars when they were just little rose buds in the garden of life. Capturing 50 Cent, Jay Z, Missy Elliott, Action Bronson and a host of others; check out XXL's "A Trip Down Memory Lane...

With the release date of his upcoming mixtape Blue Chips 2 finally set at November 1, Action Bronson frees up the first leak off the upcoming project with Party Supplies. Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg premiered the track titled "Practice," last night. The ...

If you know anything about Action Bronson, you know he is connoisseur of fine cuisine. Today, VICE follows the former Flushing, Queens chef turned MC as he and his homie Big Body Bes get their eat on at the top of the line NYC seafood restaurant Marea...

Have you had your Coke fix for the day? In support of clothing designer Dr. Romanelli's Coca-Cola inspired clothing line, Alchemist blends together a concoction vintage ads from the beverage company's past for the instrumental to the new track "Diagnosis" with Action Bronson...

It seems these days that to be a rapper is to be on a Twitter. It's easy to see why. Twitter gives an artist the opportunity to promote their music, express their personality and connect with fans in ways that few media can. Not all rapper Twitter accounts are created equal, though...

Action Bronson's 2012 mixtape Blue Chips with producer Party Supplies is one of the 2013 XXL Freshman's most well-received projects. Fans have been clamoring for an official release date for the tape's sequel since the Flushing, Queens rapper spoke it up earlier this year...

Looks like Kendrick Lamar is staying busy. After serving as the opener for Kanye West's ongoing Yeezus tour, the current XXL cover-star will hit the road for a string of dates opening for the "Rap God" himself: Eminem. Following the release of the Marshall Mathers LP 2 toward the end of the year, Eminem will head to Australia and New Zealand for four dates in February...

The Alchemist is a known staple of hip-hop. Alc is closely affiliated with Dilated Peoples and Mobb Deep, but his connections run deeper than that. Throughout his 20-year career, the Los Angeles producer has gone on to get placements with hip-hop heavyweights like Lil Wayne, Nas and Cam’ron. Cons...

Last night, BET aired its annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which means one thing: cyphers. While the awards themselves are more often than not treated as an afterthought at the ceremony, the cyphers still have the potential to make waves. With an early clip of Kendrick Lamar's appearance leaking weeks before the show, anticipation was higher than ever...