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Maxwell Plots New Album, as 'Rigorous, Rewarding' Intimate Nights Tour Wraps
by Matthew Wilkening on December 5, 2018 at 6:14 PM
Nearing the end of his latest round of dates, Maxwell looks forward to completing a decade-long trilogy project. Continue reading […]
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5 Reasons LL Cool J Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by Trent Fitzgerald on October 23, 2018 at 3:37 PM
The Boombox lists five reasons why LL Cool J should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading […]
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5 Reasons Janet Jackson Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
by Jacinta Howard on October 19, 2018 at 3:05 PM
When you list the artists who've been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the most jaw-dropping has to be Janet Jackson. Continue reading […]
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The Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock Buys a Really Green House for $1.7 Million
by Jacinta Howard on October 19, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Adam Horovitz paid more than the asking price for a more than 100-year-old house in Southern California. Continue reading […]
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Eazy-E Clowns Dr. Dre: Oct. 19 in Hip-Hop History
by Jacinta Howard on October 19, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Black Moon debuts, Erick Sermon goes solo, Eazy-E releases a scathing Dr. Dre diss, MeShell Ndegeocello creates a new soul standard, U-God and Pharoahe Monch […]
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Digable Planets Drop Landmark Album 'Blowout Comb': October 18 in Hip-Hop History
by Trent Fitzgerald on October 18, 2018 at 11:27 PM
On this day, Digable Planets released their landmark album 'Blowout Comb.' In addition, Scarface and Bun B dropped their solo projects. Continue reading […]
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How the Beastie Boys Wasted 'So. Much. F—ing. Money' on 'Paul's Boutique'
by Jacinta Howard on October 18, 2018 at 2:34 PM
After taking forever to make their 1989 second album, the Beastie Boys got pushed aside for Donny Osmond. Continue reading […]
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Gilbert 'Toker' Izquierdo of Eazy-E's Group Brownside Dies
by Jacinta Howard on October 17, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Gilbert "Toker" Izquierdo, one of the original members of Ruthless Records' Brownside, has passed away. Continue reading […]
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Ludacris Becomes a Star With 'Back for the First Time': Oct. 17 in Hip-Hop History
by Jacinta Howard on October 17, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to chart in the Top 40, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, Ludacris drops his […]
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5 Reasons Chaka Khan Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by Jacinta Howard on October 16, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Chaka Khan is one of the most important singers of the past 50 years - so how can she be kept out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Continue reading […]
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Drake Laughs When Tory Lanez Asks Him About Kevin Durant, Jokes That Wine Keeps the Coronavirus Away
by Aleia Woods on April 1, 2020 at 1:49 AM
Drake and Tory Lanez trade jokes on Instagram. […]
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Hip-Hop's Funniest Instagram Live Moments During Coronavirus Quarantine
by Robby Seabrook III on March 31, 2020 at 10:25 PM
Hip-hop has a sense of humor. […]
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AzChike's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by Robby Seabrook III on March 31, 2020 at 7:57 PM
Watch AzChike's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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Quin NFN's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by XXL Staff on March 31, 2020 at 7:50 PM
Watch Quin NFN's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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Sleepy Rose's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by Kai Acevedo on March 31, 2020 at 7:36 PM
Watch Sleepy Rose’s pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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Yungeen Ace's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by Peter A. Berry on March 31, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Watch Yungeen Ace's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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Toosii's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by Bianca Torres on March 31, 2020 at 7:13 PM
Watch Toosii's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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TJ Porter's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by Bianca Torres on March 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Watch TJ Porter's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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ABG Neal's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by XXL Staff on March 31, 2020 at 6:48 PM
Watch ABG Neal's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]
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Blacc Zacc's Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
by XXL Staff on March 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Watch Blacc Zacc's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class. […]