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Kendrick Lamar Explains The Black Hippy Mentality
Kendrick Lamar Explains The Black Hippy Mentality
Kendrick Lamar Explains The Black Hippy Mentality
While Kendrick Lamar has stayed relatively quiet following the release of Big Sean's "Control (HOF)"—on which Kendrick spit aggressive bars about every rapper in the game—yesterday the web was blessed with some interview footage with the rapper, where he speaks about the mentality of the Black Hippy (Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock and Kendrick) crew and the power in numbers. In the ... R
ScHoolboy Q Speaks On Meeting Eminem
ScHoolboy Q Speaks On Meeting Eminem
ScHoolboy Q Speaks On Meeting Eminem
Nearly a month ago, we posted a candid photo of the Black Hippy crew hanging out in the studio with legendary Detroit MC Eminem. At the time, it wasn't clear if the group who shares a mutual connection (Dr. Dre) was working on new music or just hanging out in the studio, MTV caught up with Hippy's ScHoolboy Q and asked him about kicking it with Em. He remem...
18 Rappers Who Deserve To Have Their Own TV Shows
18 Rappers Who Deserve To Have Their Own TV Shows
18 Rappers Who Deserve To Have Their Own TV Shows
Endorsement deals are just the tip of the iceberg in hip-hop these days—from Mac Miller to T.I., nearly every rapper has been snagging his or her own TV show. And with Rick Ross joining the cast of Starz's upcoming series Magic City, it looks like more and more of hip-hop's finest plan on taking their talents to the small screen. Now, X...
In The Cut: Travi$ Scott And Rick Ross Made XXL’s Top Songs Of The Week
In The Cut: Travi$ Scott And Rick Ross Made XXL’s Top Songs Of The Week
In The Cut: Travi$ Scott And Rick Ross Made XXL’s Top Songs Of The Week
It's been a busy week at the XXL offices. As we close out our upcoming issue and continue to gear up for more dates of the XXL Freshmen Live Tour—which recently stopped in New York City and saw performances from the entire Freshmen class alongside special guests like Fat Trel, Troy Ave and Riff Raff—we've also been working hard to stay up on all the new music and news that dropped this week. On t
Earl Sweatshirt, Black Hippy Take Over Downtown Music Festival
Earl Sweatshirt, Black Hippy Take Over Downtown Music Festival
Earl Sweatshirt, Black Hippy Take Over Downtown Music Festival
Photography By: Lucas Farrar (@MrFarFetched) When you see Earl Sweatshirt and Black Hippy headlining this year’s Downtown Music Festival, it makes you stop and realize how far these artists have come. On the one hand, you've got the 19-year-old Odd Future member whose growth since hitting the hip-hop scene three years ago has validated his cult following and left people fiending for his upcoming
Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Going On 60 Show ‘good kid m.A.A.d. city’ World Tour
Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Going On 60 Show ‘good kid m.A.A.d. city’ World Tour
Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Going On 60 Show ‘good kid m.A.A.d. city’ World Tour
When you are the hottest MC in the game, there is no time for rest. Just ask Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper, who is currently jaunting the U.S on a cross country Spring college tour, recently announced that he will take his show worldwide, embarking on a 60 show world tour starting May 5...
Black Hippy Performs At Paid Dues Festival
Black Hippy Performs At Paid Dues Festival
Black Hippy Performs At Paid Dues Festival
The Paid Dues Festival kicked off last night at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. Black Hippy was on hand to bless the packed out crowd. The crew performed “Black Lip Bastard (Remix),” "Money Trees" and K. Dot even dropped an acapella version of “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix).” ...
Kendrick Lamar On Black Hippy Album: “Right Now, It’s About ScHoolboy Q”
Kendrick Lamar On Black Hippy Album: “Right Now, It’s About ScHoolboy Q”
Kendrick Lamar On Black Hippy Album: “Right Now, It’s About ScHoolboy Q”
Fans anticipating a group project from Black Hippy are going to have to sit tight for a while, says Kendrick Lamar. K. Dot recently spoke to HipHop-N-More about the TDE crew's line-up of projects for the coming year. He explained that the crew plans to release a round of solo albums before the group project, starting with  ScHoolboy Q's impending debut Oxymoron later this year. ...
Kendrick Lamar Turns New York Into a M.A.A.D City
Kendrick Lamar Turns New York Into a M.A.A.D City
Kendrick Lamar Turns New York Into a M.A.A.D City
The scene outside of Roseland Ballroom on Tuesday evening wasn’t a surprise. Since October, Kendrick Lamar has become a household name of sorts, with rave reviews of his major label debut demanding far more attention than the hip-hop community alone can accommodate. A...

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