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Digital Underground Board the Mothership: October 15 in Hip-Hop History
by Trent Fitzgerald on October 15, 2018 at 8:01 PM
On this day, West Coast icons Digital Underground and Xzibit released noteworthy albums. Also, Eric Benet, Keyshia Cole and Ginuwine celebrate birthdays. […]
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Mase Scores a Hit for Bad Boy's 'Shiny Suit' Era: Oct. 14 in Hip-Hop History
by Jacinta Howard on October 14, 2018 at 11:27 AM
On this day, Prince released Controversy, LL Cool J dropped Phenomenon, Gravediggaz delivered their second album and Mase scored a major hit for Bad Boy's […]
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Mos Def Drops a Hip-Hop Classic: Oct. 12 in Hip-Hop History
by Jacinta Howard on October 12, 2018 at 1:45 PM
George Clinton paints the white house black, Spice 1 is 'Immortalized,' Warren G wants it all, Salt-N-Pepa continue to prove they're 'Very Necessary.' Continue […]
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Tupac Bailed Out of Jail: October 11 in Hip- Hop History
by Dave Lifton on October 11, 2018 at 10:41 AM
On this day in hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur got his freedom and Warren G put out In the Mid-Nite Hour. Continue reading […]
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2Pac Scores a Posthumous Hit: Oct. 13 in Hip-Hop History
by Corey Irwin on October 10, 2018 at 6:25 PM
2Pac proves eternal, Prince becomes an emoji, Jurassic 5 say hello, and Freddie Foxxx makes his debut. Continue reading […]
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A Tribe Called Quest Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
by Jacinta Howard on October 10, 2018 at 2:59 PM
One of the most respected, influential groups in hip-hop history, ATCQ's legacy continues to thrive. Continue reading […]
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Ice-T Uses His 'Freedom of Speech': October 10 in Hip-Hop History
by Trent Fitzgerald on October 10, 2018 at 2:04 PM
On this day, Ice-T tackles censorship in rap with his political album, 'The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!' Continue reading […]
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Bible of Love: B. Slade Talks Working on Snoop Dogg's Gospel Album
by Imade Nibokun on October 10, 2018 at 12:25 PM
B.Slade (formally Tonéx) explains how he linked with Snoop and the struggle with remaining authentic in the gospel music industry. Continue reading […]
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T.I. Gets 'Serious' on His Debut Album: October 9 in Hip-Hop History
by Trent Fitzgerald on October 9, 2018 at 3:48 PM
On this day, Atlanta rhymers T.I. and Bubba Sparxxx released their debut albums and Flo Rida got 'Low' with his first hit single. Continue reading […]
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10 Worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Rap Snubs
by Jacinta Howard on October 9, 2018 at 1:42 PM
From LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs. Continue reading […]
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Quavo's Experimentation Pays Off on 'Quavo Huncho' Album
by XXL Staff on October 15, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Can Quavo carry a full-length release on his own? […]
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Blac Youngsta Declares His Love for Lady Gaga in His ABCs
by Peter A. Berry on October 15, 2018 at 9:34 PM
Youngsta is a character. […]
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Jaden Smith Unveils New Collaboration With G-Star Raw
by XXL Staff on October 15, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Fashionable and environmentally friendly. […]
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TDE Teams Up With New Era for Los Angeles Lakers Collection
by Peter A. Berry on October 15, 2018 at 8:53 PM
Dope new gear from TDE x New Era. […]
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Quavo Shoots Down Accusations He Dissed Lil Peep on New Song "Big Bro"
by Dayna Haffenden on October 15, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Quavo had time today to clear his nam […]
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Hip-Hop and PornHub: A Brief History
by Scott Glaysher on October 15, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Hip-hop's new underground. […]
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Lil Reese Shares 'Normal Backwrds' EP Tracklist, Release Date and Cover
by Peter A. Berry on October 15, 2018 at 7:56 PM
The cover and tracklist for Lil Reese's 'Normal Backwrds' tracklist are here. […]
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DJ Muggs and Roc Marciano Share Release Date for Forthcoming Joint Album 'Kaos'
by XXL Staff on October 15, 2018 at 7:52 PM
It drops later this month. […]
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Noname to Change 'Room 25′ Cover Art Following Abuse Charges Against Designer Bryant Giles
by Dayna Haffenden on October 15, 2018 at 7:20 PM
Bryant Giles was charged for domestic abuse and rape. […]
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Mally Mall Thinks Kanye West Wants What's Best for America After Trump Visit
by Peter A. Berry on October 15, 2018 at 6:56 PM
Mally Mall is for 'Ye's cause. […]