Nelly

On this day, June 27, in hip-hop history… 2000: Nelly released his blockbuster album Country Grammar. The St. Louis native’s debut LP entered the charts at No. 3, and stuck around in the top 10 before landing at No. 1 on August 17, 2000. It remaine...

Nelly debuts the second single off his forthcoming M.O. album. St. Louis' finest releases this dance/twerk friendly Pharrell-produced record called “Get Like Me” that for some reason sticks into your head almost automatically as soon as you play it. Nicki Mina...

Today XXL honors the most important men in hip-hop...the fathers...

Nelly gets Future for his latest cut off his upcoming album, M.O., which drops later this summer. The St. Louis rapper is known to harmonize on records, and this one is no different. A real nice track that you can play in many settings. Some very interesting lyrics on this record, especially about an infatuation with a woman...

Hip-hop has endured a tricky relationship with artists who straddle different musical genres. In many cases, rap purists reject cross-over attempts as acts of betrayal, while music aficionados outside of the hip-hop community tend to view them with a skeptical eye...

Last night, the San Antonio Spurs put a swift end to the Memphis Grizzlies's NBA playoff dreams when the Spurs swept the Grizzlies in the fourth and final game of the Western Conference Finals. At the same time, the Indiana Pacers are looking to re-gain momentum against the dominant Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, as the Heat lead two games to one...

May is coming to a close, and that means that most schools around the country will be out for summer. With that in mind, XXL decided to dig into the archives and look back at some of our favorite rappers when they were still in school. Now, her...

The NBA playoffs are in full-swing, and with only four series left, it's coming down to the final moment to determine which team's the league champion. But the NBA playoffs aren't only good watching high intensity basketball; they're also prime events at which to see your favorite rapper (if you're into that kinda thing)...

On this day, April 24, in hip-hop history... 2001: Nelly releases the his "Ride Wit Me." After charting massive success with his two previous hit-singles "Country Grammer" and "E.I." - both of which were certified Platinum by the RIAA - Nelly decided upon "Ride Wit Me" as the third single off 2001's Country Grammar...

Nelly is set to make a major return to form with his upcoming sixth studio album M.O. During an interview with THR on the red carpet at the Grammys, the “Hey Porsche” rapper revealed the features he has in the bag for his album. Fans can e...

DJ Kay Slay released the official single a few days ago and follows that up with a video. “About That Life” features his all-star cast in different spots in uptown NY. Rhyme or Die is coming soon.

The fact that many rappers own swanky mansions isn't anything revelatory. Look at the recent purchases of Birdman and Rick Ross. The topic has been done to death by dozens of other publications in the past. However, it doesn't make it any less interesting to see the expansive properties of our favorite hip-hop icons, especially when you look at artists' individual architectural penchants. ... Rea