Mike Jones

XXL was in the building to catch two of Houston's biggest names perform for the first time in years. Sit back and reminisce. Photography By: Lucas Alvarado   Paul Wall When Paul Wall returned to New York for his first show in five years, he knew exactly what he was doing. Taking t...

This is a long time coming. Next week, 10. Deep Clothing is hosting a big holiday party featuring the return of Mike Jones and Paul Wall. It’s been over five years since the H-Town staples graced the stage, so this performance should be a must-see. Chec...

Tomorrow is a day of indulgence... Thanksgiving might be an occasion to reflect on the many blessings in your life but  it also a day to eat until your stomach implodes from within. On this Day of Days, Americans temporarily forget about their diets, loosen up their belts a notch and cram enough gravy-soaked food product to devolve in a gelatinous brown liquid. ...

Mike Jones Is Trying To Make A Comeback

Mike Jones was one of the biggest breakout stars in hip-hop in the mid-2000s, becoming famous for his Houston hits with Swishahouse before heading out on his own with his Ice Age Entertainment label, dropping gems, selling millions, beefing with Chamillionaire, and getting hip-hop heads all around the country screaming his name through his infectious catchphrases...

MJ, who tweeted this photo of himself at the gym, joined the likes of Paul Wall and Fat Joe and dropped some pounds...

Fat Joe's not the only rapper to have significantly slimmed down over the years. XXL takes a look at other MCs who have dropped pounds...

Let's take a sec to think back... to the decade that was, Pt. 2

Paul discusses not being perceived as a white rapper...

Rickey Ross' and Asher Roth's album sales slip over 60% in their second week out, while Mike Jones just misses the top 10...

Mike Jones keeps battling the sophomore jinx...

Bun and Mike spar in the Texas edition of "I Know Rap People"...