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
DMX Delivers Energetic Performance in Houston, Brings Out Scarface [Photo Gallery]DMX Delivers Energetic Performance in Houston, Brings Out Scarface [Photo Gallery]XXL was in the building for DMX's first post-prison performance...jessejesse
Hip-Hop Karaoke: When Actors Kick Rap Verses in MoviesHip-Hop Karaoke: When Actors Kick Rap Verses in MoviesFrom Chris Rock in CB4 to Kevin James in Zookeeper, XXL looks back at some of the most memorable rap scenes in movies...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Scarface Still Locked Up, Owes Over $123,000 in Child SupportScarface Still Locked Up, Owes Over $123,000 in Child SupportScarface is being held on two active child support warrants totaling $123,372...jessejesse
A History of Rap Videos Banned From TVA History of Rap Videos Banned From TVWith the news that Kanye West's "Monster" won't be hitting the MTV airwaves, XXL takes a look back at some other notable banned videos...XXL StaffXXL Staff
New Book on Southern Hip-Hop Due in MayNew Book on Southern Hip-Hop Due in MayThe book dissects the roots of how Southern artists and labels have changed hip-hop and it's haters...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Willie D Ordered to Serve Prison Time in Cell Phone ScamThe former Geto Boy is headed to the Bing...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Bushwick Bill Released From Custody, No Longer Facing DeportationXXL speaks to the Little Big Man and his lawyer on his immigration status...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Real Skills > Keeping it Real – The Rise of the Studio GangstaWhat's the big deal with "keeping it real"?XXL StaffXXL Staff
10 Best-Looking Hip-Hop Videos – Having a Concept HelpsHip-hop's darkest mini-movie-like videos. XXL StaffXXL Staff