XXL reached out to 18 rappers, producers and execs to get hip-hop's take on who will win Super Bowl 50. The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face off for the title.
Last fall, Strange Music's Rittz put out his sophomore LP, Next to Nothing. It galvanized his fan base, a coalition of his local Georgia followers and those loyal to his Kansas City-based, Tech N9ne-founded label. But today (July 9), Rittz revisits one of his album cuts, and he does it with the roster from another, more corporate-backed label. Sha...
Statik Selektah and KXNG CROOKED (formerly known as Crooked I) are joining forces for a new LP. The New York DJ/producer and the Long Beach MC recently made the announcement on ShowOff Radio last night. Taking to the airwaves, the new duo announced the project will be titled Statik KXNG...
Miami mixtape veteran DJ EFN is gearing up to drop Another Time in March and "If U Run," the first leak from the project, features Killer Mike, KXNG CROOKED and Miami upstart Webbz. Produced by Davincci & Miami Beat Wave, the three MC's each impress with their lyricism over a sample-heavy instrumental. Ki
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The decision not to indict the cop who choked Staten Island, New York resident Eric Garner to death on camera sent shockwaves throughout the country. In the hip-hop world, artists have used their music and videos to show support for the Garner family and all those who have been affected by police brutality
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KXNG CROOKED—formerly known as Crooked I—is plotting a Dec. 16 release for his new mixtape Sex, Money, & Hip Hop. The Slaughterhouse member announced his project to HipHopDX and dubbed his newest endeavor as a "mixtape experience." Guest appeara...