issue 157

Doin' Lines: Rich Homie Quan RHQ fills in the blanks. As told to Emmanuel C.M. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. 1. Best pickup line I ever used to pick up a chick was, "Let me get your phone number...

The Foundation Yelawolf explains what it's like to be a hip-hop dad. As told to Emmanuel C.M. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. Yelawolf: I didn’t have a father. My dad was 86ed when I popped out...

Plus One: Mr. Flawless Title: Jeweler Words Roger Krastz Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. Over the years, hip-hop has helped make many jewelers famous, and now it’s Mr. Flawless’ time to shine...

Show And Prove: Cozz Words Emmanuel C.M. Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which artists are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in S&P have gone on to launch successful music careers. Here is the story of Cozz from our Winter 2014 issue featuring Kendrick Lamar on the cover, available on newsstands now. Wit...

Show And Prove: Dej Loaf Words Miranda J. Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which artists are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in S&P have gone on to launch successful music careers. Here is the story of Dej Loaf from our Winter 2014 issue featuring Kendrick Lamar on the cover, available on newsstands now. Wha...

Show And Prove: OG Maco Words Miranda J. Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which artists are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in S&P have gone on to launch successful music careers. Here is the story of OG Maco from our Winter 2014 issue featuring Kendrick Lamar on the cover, available on newsstands now. OG ...

Production Credit: J Mike Words Eric Diep Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Baltimore native J Mike, a.k.a. Jeremy Coleman, has seen big success already in his budding career...

Told You So With his sophomore album, Cadillactica, finally in stores, BIG K.R.I.T. is staking his claim for the title of King Of The South. Interview Dan Rys Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now...

Classic Material: T.I.'s "Bring Em Out" As told to Dan Rys Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. In October 2004, T.I. dropped the song “Bring Em Out,” the lead single from his second album for Atlantic Records, Urban Legend...

It Don't Stop With the release of his third album, the personable, stylish and lyrical MC that is Big Sean has truly found his place in hip-hop. Words Max Bell Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. ...

Heard It All Most NBA players are into rap. Few though, know hip-hop as well as Memphis Grizzlies star Zach Randolph. Interview Tzvi Twersky Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now...

Pay Attention With a big first album, dope rhymes and serious determination, hip-hop heads have only just begun to see Logic shine Words Jeff Weiss Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now...