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15 Rap Songs That Sample Led Zeppelin
15 Rap Songs That Sample Led Zeppelin
15 Rap Songs That Sample Led Zeppelin
Something really awesome happened recently. The legendary Jimmy Page, from rock outfit Led Zeppelin, mashed his own Led Zep track “Ramble On” with the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize.” You don’t always see that type of inter-mingling happening between the world of rock and rap, but it's usually special. For a while, Led Zeppelin has b...
20 Photos Of Rappers Enjoying Their Vacation
20 Photos Of Rappers Enjoying Their Vacation
20 Photos Of Rappers Enjoying Their Vacation
Winter is coming... As the weather slowly chills and the crushing inevitability of winter snow becomes imminent, our minds drift to warm summer breezes and the soft touch of white sand between our toes. With the city sure to freeze, it might be time to escape it all and go on vacation...
Rick Ross’ Best Guest Verses So Far
Rick Ross’ Best Guest Verses So Far
Rick Ross’ Best Guest Verses So Far
It comes as no surprise to anyone that Rick Ross makes his presence felt. His stature, his growl, his often shirtless existence—these are all things that Ross uses to notify the world that the Bawse is in the building. But what about on the track? A...
G-Unit Videos That Took Over The Game
G-Unit Videos That Took Over The Game
G-Unit Videos That Took Over The Game
On this day in 2003 the world witnessed the release of G-Unit's commercial debut, Beg For Mercy. Selling 377,000 copies in its first week,the record went on to sell over 2.7 million copies in the U.S. and 6 million worldwide. With today marking its 10th anniversary, XXL presents "G-Unit Videos That Took Over The Game." ...
Game Silences Critics With Non-Photoshopped Photos
Game Silences Critics With Non-Photoshopped Photos
Game Silences Critics With Non-Photoshopped Photos
Compton rapper Game recently released of a "photo" of him and Tupac, which caused many to question its authenticity. To silence the critics, Game has released three more photos, all of which feature him alongside famous figures. At first, they come off strange, as Game appears to be standing next to two figures -- Marilyn Monroe and Frida Kahlo -- who died a long time ago...
Game Discusses Photoshopped Tupac Picture
Game Discusses Photoshopped Tupac Picture
Game Discusses Photoshopped Tupac Picture
Over the last couple of days, Game has been under fire for a Instagram picture of him and Tupac that was discovered to have been photoshopped. The West Coast MC is shown standing with Tupac, which you can see above. However, a number of individuals were able to get the original photo and spread it on social media. You...
Best Hip-Hop Videos Of The Week
Best Hip-Hop Videos Of The Week
Best Hip-Hop Videos Of The Week
Hip-hop had many video releases this week, making it hard to narrow it down to just five. In this week's edition, XXL presents a bit longer version due to the outpour of dope visuals. Check out the releases from Rick Ross, Future, DJ Khaled, Game and More...
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
In the sixteen years since XXL's inception, we have spoken with a LOT of rappers about how the sausage is made with their music. Pretty much since the mag's beginnings, we have been running a reoccurring column "Train Of Thought" where hip-hop's most esteemed lyricists touch upon the inspiration for their illest verses. Over the year...
Hip-Hop’s Longest-Running Feuds
Hip-Hop’s Longest-Running Feuds
Hip-Hop’s Longest-Running Feuds
What's beef? It's somewhat of a cliché to say that the truest essence of hip-hop is in the battle but after 40-years of hip-hop, there is bound to be some long-lasting ill-will amongst a group of people as competitive as rappers. Some ...
Hip-Hop Really, Really Loves Disney
Hip-Hop Really, Really Loves Disney
Hip-Hop Really, Really Loves Disney
Earlier today, photos surfaced of Tyga enjoying the pleasures of Disneyland in celebration of his sons first birthday. While Tyga was gallivanting about the Magic Kingdom with his kids, girlfriend and Kim Kardashian in tow, he is hardly the first rapper to be seen at Disneyland. ...

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