Kendrick Lamar Claims Lil Wayne Is “The Greatest” – XXLMAG.COM
Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:22:02 GMT
Kendrick Lamar’s most diehard fans probably know about his admiration for Lil Wayne. The world at large might not know though, until now. The Compton rapper did an interview with The Coveteur and praised Lil Wayne effusively, going as far as calling …and more »
The Game Praises 50 Cent’s Effen Vodka After Getting Drunk – XXLMAG.COM
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:28:42 GMT
Kanye said it best, “You trippin when you ain’t sippin’/have a refill,” and Game lived by it Thursday night (March 17) while tearing it up at the club. After having one too many, he was feeling himself off the sauce and did the unthinkable: he reached …and more »
Krayzie Bone Suffers From Lung Disease Sarcoidosis – XXLMAG.COM
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:42:41 GMT
Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has revealed the reason he canceled portions of a tour in Canada, and it appears to be a more than worthy cause, as the rapper is battling sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the lungs and lymph nodes …and more »
Police in Massachusetts Are on the Lookout for Men Challenging Residents to Rap Battles – XXLMAG.COM
Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:57:44 GMT
A group of guys in Central Massachusetts are attempting to start rap battles guerilla-style. WCVB 5 Boston reports that authorities in Charlton, Mass. are investigating a complaint about a group of men running up on teens and challenging them to a rap …and more »
J. Cole Among 2016 Lollapalooza Headliners – XXLMAG.COM
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 17:57:13 GMT
With SXSW coming to an end soon it usually means summer festival season is right around the corner. This year it’s going to be huge in Chicago at Grant Park for Lollapalooza. The festival celebrates 25 years and is pulling out all the stops for the …and more »
Fabolous and Jadakiss Are Collaborating on a Mixtape – XXLMAG.COM
Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:45:12 GMT
Fans got excited when Fabolous made an Instagram post hinting at a collaboration project with Jadakiss called Freddy vs. Jason. Now, Fabolous has confirmed that the mixtape is a reality. The New York rhymer was interviewed by Wild 94.1’s Bootleg Kev …and more »
G-Eazy Covers Kanye West’s “Heard ‘Em Say” – XXLMAG.COM
Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:30:22 GMT
G-Eazy paid a visit to BBC’s 1Xtra Live Lounge on Tuesday (March 15) and performed a cover of Kanye West’s 2005 single “Heard ‘Em Say” off his album Late Registration. The track, which originally featured Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, has singer Anne …
The Weeknd Proves Fishing Isn’t Really His Thing – XXLMAG.COM
Sat, 19 Mar 2016 17:38:41 GMT
The Weeknd is a proven hitmaker, having recently taken home two Grammys at this year’s awards show. But when it comes to getting down and dirty, it appears Abel might be lacking when it comes to his skills as an outdoorsmen. Especially in the area of …and more »
TI Signs to Roc Nation, Announces Ownership Deal With TIDAL – XXLMAG.COM
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 03:15:59 GMT
It’s official – T.I. has signed a distribution deal with Roc Nation for his next album Dime Trap. After announcing he was leaving Columbia Records in 2015, T.I. had to land somewhere eventually, and Roc Nation makes a lot of sense, given how long Tip’s …and more »
Hudson Mohawke Threatens to Leak Kanye West and Drake Songs Because They Didn’t Pay Him – XXLMAG.COM
Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:39:57 GMT
Producer Hudson Mohawke has worked with both Kanye West and Drake, but it looks like he’s fed up of doing so for free, because earlier today (March 13) Mohawke hopped on Twitter and let shots fire about his lack of funds. “Literally about to release …and more »
Kendrick Lamar Channels ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ on ‘untitled unmastered.’ – XXLMAG.COM
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:32:01 GMT
All true kings are fit for a crown, but the one that adorns the head of Kendrick Lamar is fashioned with thorns rather than precious metals and gemstones. Odds are that he wouldn’t have it any other way. As the great Ernest Hemingway once famously said …and more »
Kanye West Promises to Drop Three Albums a Year – XXLMAG.COM
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:13:29 GMT
Kanye West just put a lot of pressure on himself with one single ambitious tweet. Earlier today, ‘Ye took to Twitter to reveal he will be kicking his musical and fashion exploits into high gear in an attempt to be more productive than he has ever been …and more »
Metro Boomin Pens Hearfelt Message on His Friendship With Bankroll Fresh – XXLMAG.COM
Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:26:04 GMT
Bankroll Fresh was murdered this weekend (March 4) in Atlanta and hip-hop has been reacting to the loss of one of Atlanta’s most promising new acts with sorrow. Artists like Earl Sweatshirt, Meek Mill and 2 Chainz sent their condolences for the …and more »
Young Thug Readies ‘HiTunes’ Album, Films Tour Announcement on a Horse – XXLMAG.COM
Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:33:20 GMT
Young Thug fans have been waiting years for HiTunes, the official major label debut from the young Atlanta star. It was supposed to drop years ago when Thug first got his deal with Atlantic Records via Gucci Mane, but his move to 300 Ent. has slowed …and more »
Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:18:21 GMT
Royce Da 5’9″ has long been one of the most respected lyricists in hip-hop, both as a solo artist and in a group setting. The Detroit native’s Layers project is dropping on April 15 and he is starting his promo tour and banging out interviews. During …and more »
YG Premieres New Song in 4 Hunnid Lookbook Video – XXLMAG.COM
Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:00:21 GMT
While YG works on his sophomore album, the Cali rapper is also working on building his empire. He recently debuted a new commercial for his clothing and merch website 4Hunnid which features unreleased music. In the clip, YG and his homies gather on a …and more »
Bubba Sparxxx’s Weight Loss Shocks the Internet – XXLMAG.COM
Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:11:36 GMT
Dale. Miami is technically in the south but we don’t see this transition going over so smoothly. While you were perhaps brunching or running errands this weekend, Georgia rapper Bubba Sparxxx made an out of nowhere comeback when an image of himself …and more »
Fat Joe Reveals Title of His Joint Album With Remy Ma – XXLMAG.COM
Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:49:01 GMT
Fat Joe sat down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for the duo’s Drink Champs podcast recently, and in a promo from the session, Joe reveals the title of his upcoming collaborative album with Remy Ma. In a previous interview, Joe had explained the plans for a …and more »
Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” Inspires Protesters After Donald Trump Cancels Rally – XXLMAG.COM
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:49:15 GMT
#TrumpRally protesters chant “We gonna be alright” after announcement of a Trump no-show. pic.twitter.com/FXce08oWzI. — Chicago Reader (@Chicago_Reader) March 12, 2016 · Kendrick’s Lamar’s Grammy winning single “Alright” continues to be used as …and more »
Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:04:37 GMT
At this point, it’s likely cliche to comment that Yeezy Season continues on, but to Kanye West’s credit he has a seemingly bottomless bag of new and unreleased music that continues to spill out online. The latest entry comes from Tuesday night’s (Feb …and more »
Kendrick Lamar Claims Lil Wayne Is “The Greatest” – XXLMAG.COM
Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:22:02 GMT
Kendrick Lamar’s most diehard fans probably know about his admiration for Lil Wayne. The world at large might not know though, until now. The Compton rapper did an interview with The Coveteur and praised Lil Wayne effusively, going as far as calling …and more »