XXL Quick Hitters: Lil Wayne & Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte, Pusha T, Action Bronson, & Papoose

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U.S. Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte is a Lil Wayne Fan

"His favorite rapper is Lil Wayne," Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star K. Michelle recently said of Lochte. "Before he swims he listens to Wayne. He loves Lil Wayne." [RapFix]

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Pusha T Talks Making of Clipse's Lord Willin Album

With this month marking the 10th-year anniversary of the LP, Pusha T looks back on the iconic LP, which included hits like "Grindin,'" "Cot Damn," and "When the Last Time." [LifeandTimes]

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Action Bronson Talks Cannabis Cookbook

“I extract my weed, put it in olive oil," was amongst the wisdom the Flushing rhyme slinger offered during a recent podcast. He plans on releasing a full weed cookbook too. [FoodIsTheNewRock]

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Papoose Tattoos The Five NYC Boroughs On His Fingers

"Five boroughs of death, you don't understand/I got New York City in the palm of my hand," Papoose spit on Busta Rhyme's remix to "Touch It."

Well, to drive the point home, Pap tatted each of the five NYC boroughs on each of his five fingers on one hand. [TheLifeFiles]