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Seven Dope Brand Collaborations You Need to Look Into This Spring
Brand collaborations always tend to be a favorite each season (Why wouldn't they be?). So with spring's arrival this week (March 18) and the desire to switch that winter wardrobe of yours in full gear, we've rounded up Seven Brand Collabos That You Need to Look into This Spring...
Take a Look at Rick Ross’ Hilarious Reebok Classics Commercial
The Bawse Ricky Rozay doesn't play around when it comes to his fresh, crisp pair of all-white Reebok Classics. Don't believe it? See for yourself in this hilarious clip for Reebok and also be sure to always have a fresh, clean pair on reserve...
XXL‘s Game Corner: DJ Rhude Reviews God Of War: Ascension
The original God Of War game that came out in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, set the bar high. Most critics hailed the game as classic worthy so you’ll have to excuse God Of War Ascension if it doesn’t quite live up to those lofty standards set by its predecessor. That’s no...
Win a $300 Gift Card From Rocksmith NYC
Spring is right around the corner which only means one thing, it's time for a little spring cleaning.
With that in mind, XXL and Rocksmith Clothing have teamed up to give one lucky winner the chance to rack up on some fresh Spring gear from the popular clothing line with a $300 gift card. That's c...
Win $500 Cash and Have Your Bar Featured in Meek Mill’s Verse
Want a chance to be featured on a song with Meek Mill?
Well, Global Grind and Boost Mobile are currently holding a contest where fans can tweet a bar with the hashtag #BeHeadMeekMill, and have it added to Meek Mill's verse. Sounds exciting right...
Rick Ross Parties Hard For His Reebok Classics Celebration at Club LIV
Watch Ricky Rozay's Reebok takeover which took place recently inside Miami's LIV nightclub with the MMG fam, LeBron James, Ace Hood and more. Peep the video above.
Meet the Creators Behind the Air Jordan I “Brooklyn Zoo” Kicks
Andre Scott and Kelton Crenshaw are the masterminds behind the famous "Brooklyn Zoo" customized Air Jordan 1s. Sporting nine different animal skins such as ostrich and stingray, the "Zoo" model is a study in one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. Here, Jay-Z's Life + Times visits the PMK team in Brooklyn for a behind-the-scenes look of the construction of the shoe...
Billionaire Boys Club Unveils Spring ’13 Collection
Billionaire Boys Club returns with there Spring13 signature aesthetics featuring bright color-ways and street-wear driven style.
The collection features a large array of polo's, denims, custom Camo prints and outerwear. BBC continues to reign as one the elite brands in the market place. The...
Wiz Khalifa Signs Sneaker Deal with Converse
FInally got my converse deal!!! Im fuccin amped! I did an add for my boys but this shit here is MAJOR
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) March 12, 2013
After welcoming his baby boy into the world last month, Wiz Khalifa is now back to business. The ...
Show Recap: Troy Ave Holds Court at SOBs With Special Guests
Despite the stormy winter weather that rolled through NYC last Thursday night (March 7), a celebration was very much in order inside the city’s legendary SOBs venue as Brooklyn mainstay Troy Ave held court for Hot 97’s Who’s Next Live concert series. On a night that ...
Watch the Throne [Feature From the March 2012 Issue]
The late rap legend's children, T’yanna and C.J. Wallace, on growing up B.I.G...
XXL‘s Game Corner: DJ Rhude Reviews MLB: The Show
When Sony’s MLB: The Show first hit the scene, it didn’t waste time establishing itself as not only as the best baseball game on the market, but as one of the best sports simulations period. The only question every year was would it be able to sustain its excellence without any drop off. Where MLB 13: T...