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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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Quavo Supports ASAP Rocky, Speaks on Swedish Police: "They Were Trying to Lock Us Up Too"
by Marisa Mendez on July 17, 2019 at 6:33 PM
Quavo stands in support of Rocky. […]
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Nicki Minaj Wants to Play Catwoman in New Batman Movie
by Marisa Mendez on July 17, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Nicki Minaj wants to play the infamous villain. […]
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Lil Mosey Pays Homage to XXXTentacion in His ABCs
by Tyler Sharp on July 17, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Lil Mosey gives his take on the ABCs. […]
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How Megan Thee Stallion and City Girls Inspired a Summer 2019 Battle of the Sexes
by XXL Staff on July 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Long live Hot Girl Summer. […]
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Lil Mosey Brings a Whole New Style to the Rap Game
by Tyler Sharp on July 17, 2019 at 4:57 PM
Check out his 2019 Freshman interview. […]
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Lil Mosey's 2019 XXL Freshman Freestyle
by Tyler Sharp on July 17, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Seattle reppin'. […]
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Jadakiss Likes His Pizza Crust-Only and People Are Confused
by Tony M. Centeno on July 17, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Jada's apparently got interesting taste in pizza. […]
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Shaquille O'Neal Reveals How a Public Enemy Concert Inspired His DJ Career
by Trent Fitzgerald on July 17, 2019 at 4:25 PM
Shaq wants to become the biggest DJ in the world. […]
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Man Asked to Resign From Job After Complaints About Sending Too Many Tupac Shakur Work Emails: Report
by Marisa Mendez on July 17, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Thug life. […]
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Blueface Raps About Kicking His Mom and His Sister Out on New Song Snippet: Listen
by Tony M. Centeno on July 17, 2019 at 3:42 PM
He has no regrets. […]