Brand Nubian Drop ‘One For All’ Album - Today in Hip-Hop
Brand Nubian dropped their debut studio album, 'One for All' on Dec. 4, 1990.
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‘Yo! MTV Raps’ to Relaunch as Concert Experience
MTV is bringing back 'Yo! MTV Raps' and will kick things off with a 30th Anniversary concert featuring appearances from Eric B. & Rakim, Fat Joe and many more.
20 Hip-Hop Lyrics Showing Love to Dapper Dan
In celebration of the influence of Harlem fashion connoisseur Dapper Dan, XXL compiles 20 hip-hop lyrics showing love to a true style maven and curator of swag.
Consequence and Brand Nubian are Lyrical Assassins on "Killer"'
Consequence and Brand Nubian let you know they aren't a joke on "Killer."
Happy Birthday, Grand Puba!
Today, Mar. 4, is the birthday of New York MC and Brand Nubian member Maxwell Dixon, better known as his stage name, Grand Puba.
As the frontman for the New Rochelle group Brand Nubian, Puba incorporated reggae and new jack swing influences into the members' socially conscious raps...
Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame Will Honor Many Legends At Upcoming Awards Show
On May 19, the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame is pulling out all the stops to honor multiple hip-hop legends at its award show. Along with celebrating inductees like Sugar Hill Gang, Busy Bee, Spoonie G & The Treacherous Three, and Mr Magic, amongst others, the show will celebrate EZ Rock's contribution with a huge tribute performance.
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47 Rappers Snubbed by the Grammys
XXL highlights rappers who were cheated by the prestigious award ceremony.
Lord Jamar Says Hip-Hop Is “Not A Gay Music”
Lord Jamar Says Hip-Hop Is "Not A Gay Music"
Top 30 Greatest A Tribe Called Quest Songs
With a Tribe Called Quest's Beats, Rhymes & Life hitting theaters today, XXL looks back at the legendary group's greatest songs...