Rev Run

When rappers need to let off steam and Twitter’s 140 characters doesn't provide enough space, MCs turn to Instagram. Many hip-hop stars use the social site as an outlet to air their opinions on various cultural and personal topics. From Diddy voicing his dissatisfaction of the rulings in the Mike Brown and Eric Garner cases to Chris Brown apologizing to Karrueche, IG is where rappers let it all ou

Christmas just aint Christmas without the ones you love. Many rappers find themselves missing precious time with family and friends throughout the year while on the road and in the studio. Christmas gives them the opportunity to share those intimate moments with those they are the closest with...

What's up with rappers and bathtubs? Seems that throughout the years, there's been way too many questionable photos when it comes to bathing. Check it out.

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As many rappers happen to be Scorpios, there seems to be something about that time of the year that makes for a good MCs. With Drake, ScHoolboy Q, Future, and B.o.B all born in that time frame, one can't help but wonder if rapping simply comes easy to Scorpios...

As today marks the untimely passing of Jam Master Jay, it's only right to honor, reflect,and appreciate the barriers that the legendary DJ broke in hip-hop. As a member of the legendary group Run D.M.C, Jay assisted in crafting a guide to territories that were then unheard of...

When you reflect on hip-hop, journeying from the past up until the present, one realizes that there are some rappers who have been in the game quite a long time. Contributors like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, and many more have molded hip-hop over the years crafting the genre into what it is today...

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

Whether you like it or not, hip-hop is prime fodder for reality TV. From rapper-versus-rapper competitions to melodramatic relationship exposés, the inherent drama of the rap world offers a goldmine of opportunities for television producers. With ...

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

Simmons brothers facing possible legal action.

These rappers share the same birthday on November 14th…