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We all know how that it’s important how you start an album or mixtape, but how you finish it is equally vital to the success of any project. The final song, or “Outro” if you will, is the conclusion. It’s the last piece to the puzzle the artist has been building from the moment you pressed play. The way you walk away ...

The third annual iHeart Music Festival kicked off on Friday (September 20) in Las Vegas with J. Cole being the only rap act to grace the stage. During his set, Cole surprised the crowd by bringing out T-Boz and Chilli to perform their hit "Crooked Smile...

After much speculation, J. Cole finally released the visuals to go along with his highly acclaimed single, "Crooked Smile" . Taking a more simplistic route with the video, J. Cole sets the scene enjoying a home barbeque until the nights events take a turn for the worst...

After a decade-long hiatus, legendary hip-hop/R&B group, TLC will be releasing their first new album in October. While the title of the album has not been announced, XXL has learned that the album will be released on October 15 on LaFace/Epic Records. ...

Sources have told XXL that J. Cole is shooting a new video for his single, "Crooked Smile," with TLC in Los Angeles this week. Both remaining members of the famed R&B girl group are set to appear in the video as the song continues to climb the charts since the album's release in June. "Crooke...

Drake & Co. Shut Down Toronto With 2013 OVO Fest

Yesterday, J. Cole released his highly anticipated collaboration with TLC, "Crooked Smile". Now, in an interview with Fuse, Cole explains the inspiration behind the record, saying, "I understand that I don't have the Colgate. I didn't have braces, and they definitely remind you, when you become somewhat known, they definitely make it a point to remind you about your flaws... Read Mo

Remember this photo? Cole recently was in London for an interview with Charlie Sloth’s show on BBC 1Xtra. During their chat, Cole was tightly lipped about the features on his album. There won’t be any rappers on it, but he did reveal a major collaboration with TLC. “I do ,...

Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” hit isn’t going to fade away anytime soon. So we might as well continue embracing it. In this latest mix, the production of Yum Yum has put together “just a short, basic mashup.” It’s not really needed, but Macklemore meets TLC is just great for Friday. Listen below. ...

TLC may have taken a backseat as of late, but the duo of Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins are ready to take the stage again. In correlation with their Vh1 debut of the Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story biopic, TLC plans on taking the stage on July 27 at the Mixtape Festival in Hershey, Penn. They also tell EW excl...

TLC's T-Boz and Chilli have both signed on to consult and produce the film in hopes of reviving the legacy of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes...

From Heavy D & The Boyz to Coolio and TLC, XXL has put together a track list of the best original hip-hop theme songs from the decade no one can forget...