Fight The Power: Hip Hop’s 10 Best Music Video RiotsFight The Power: Hip Hop’s 10 Best Music Video RiotsIn light of Jay-Z and Kanye's violent visual for "No Church In The Wild,"XXL looks back at 10 other classic music video riots...nmbnmb
Common on Waka Flocka: “He Brings a Certain Warrior Energy”Common on Waka Flocka: “He Brings a Certain Warrior Energy”Common salutes XXL's June cover star, Waka Flocka Flame...XXL StaffXXL Staff
XXL Presents… A History of D’ Angelo’s Hip-Hop CollaborationsXXL Presents… A History of D’ Angelo’s Hip-Hop CollaborationsWith the internet buzzing on D' Angelo's recent GQ article, XXL looks back at the R&B singer's hip-hop contributions...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Peter Rosenberg Talks Hip-Hop Squares, Positivity, and Funny GuestsPeter Rosenberg Talks Hip-Hop Squares, Positivity, and Funny GuestsWatch the show tonight (Tuesday) at 11 p.m. EST, and catch Common, Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah, DJ Khaled, and much more...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Common Shares Grooming Tips for Beards and BaldiesCommon Shares Grooming Tips for Beards and BaldiesThe Chi-Town lyricist offers suggestions on how to keep it fresh at all times...XXL StaffXXL Staff
15 Often-Discussed Collabo Albums That Probably Won’t Happen15 Often-Discussed Collabo Albums That Probably Won’t HappenWith recent talks of big-name collabo albums, XXL examines 15 that are exciting, though seem unlikely...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
Common Defends Nas’s “Daughters” RecordCommon Defends Nas’s “Daughters” RecordCommon says Nas didn't cross any lines on his new single...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Common Freestyle At National Theatre [Video]Common Freestyle At National Theatre [Video]Common freestyles at 15th Annual Fundraiser for The See Forever Foundation and Maya Angelou Schools in D.C. XXL StaffXXL Staff
XXL Quick Hitters: Rick Ross, Wayne Brady and MTV’s Hip Hop SquaresXXL Quick Hitters: Rick Ross, Wayne Brady and MTV’s Hip Hop SquaresRick Ross gives MTV an inside look to Rich Forever, Wayne Brady freestyles over Tupac classic, Hip Hop Squares game show preview...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
Waka Flocka Flame on Changing the Sound of Hip-Hop & Friendly CompetitionWaka Flocka Flame on Changing the Sound of Hip-Hop & Friendly CompetitionWaka Flocka speaks on the impact of his first album, what's in store for his second LP and explains to XXL why competing on tracks is lame, among other things...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Picture This: Week RecapPicture This: Week RecapFrom rappers to eye candy, here's your chance to picture everything you missed...XXL StaffXXL Staff