Nas Hasn’t Heard Any Illmatic TributesNas Hasn’t Heard Any Illmatic TributesNas tells XXL he loves that Illmatic has spawned tributes and looks forward to hearing them soon...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Nas, Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan & More Dominate NY Rock the Bells [Photo Gallery]Nas, Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan & More Dominate NY Rock the Bells [Photo Gallery]Nas, Lauryn Hill, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Mobb Deep and others perform stellar sets at hometown Rock the Bells tour stop...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Win Tickets to Rock the Bells Festival in NYXXLMag.com has two pairs of tickets to giveaway...jessejesse
Nas Speaks on DJ Premier’s Role in Illmatic [Video]Nas Speaks on DJ Premier’s Role in Illmatic [Video]In this new video, Nas reflects on the making of Illmatic and speaks on Q-Tip, DJ Premier and more...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Elzhi Breaks Down His “Memory Lane” VerseThe Detroit emcee goes in depth about what he says is one of his favorite verses that he's ever penned, where he flipped a classic from Nas's Illmatic...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Outasight Takes the Rap Nerd TestOutasight Takes the Rap Nerd TestThe Yonkers, NY rapper tries his hip-hop knowledge by answering five nerdy rap questions. How well does he do? Watch and see...samtubiasamtubia
XXL Premieres Elzhi Mixtape TomorrowElmatic, the Detroit lyricist’s ode to Nas’ debut album, will drop tomorrow at 1 p.m. EST exclusively on XXLMag.comjessejesse
It Was Written: Nas’ Book of Rhymes ReferencesIt Was Written: Nas’ Book of Rhymes ReferencesXXL takes a look at some of Nas' most memorable rhyme book references...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Eight Page Turning Hip-Hop Must Haves for the HolidaysEight Page Turning Hip-Hop Must Haves for the HolidaysJust in time for the holidays, XXL looks at the year in hip-hop literature and breaks down which book fits each fan on your list. Read all about it...XXL StaffXXL Staff
AZ Remembers His Classic Debut, “Doe or Die,” 15 Years LaterA decade and a half after the release of his acclaimed debut, AZ reflects on the disc...XXL StaffXXL Staff