11 Rappers On The Influence Of UGK
Previously: Bun B Shares The Stories Behind Five Of His Best Verses UGK Affiliate Cory Mo On Learning From Bun B, Pimp C, Talib Kweli And OG Ron C Continue reading…
View ArticleThe 10 Greatest Rap Duos Of All Time
Two heads are often better than one, no matter what realm you're talking about; Michael Jordan might have grabbed only a couple of his six rings without Scottie Pippen; Kobe Bryant would probably have...
View Article40 Of The Best Hip-Hop Songs That Mention Lean
Much like molly was the buzz word for viral hits in 2012 and 2013, we are now, like it or not, firmly in the age of lean. Sure, sizzurp has been in the game for decades, emerging out of the depths of...
View Article20 Of Hip-Hop's Most Essential Double Albums
Previously: Wu-Tang Clan Selling One Copy Of New Secret Album For $1 Million Blu Releasing New Double Album In May Lil Boosie Says Touchdown 2 Cause Hell Is The Best Double Disc Album Since Tupac’s All...
View ArticleUnited States National Soccer Team Captain Clint Dempsey Is A Big UGK Fan
Not only is Clint Dempsey repping for the United States in a big way during the 2014 World Cup, he is also a huge UGK fan. During an interview conducted by Revolt TV's Sama'an Ashrawi for his...
View ArticleToday In Hip-Hop: UGK Releases 'Underground Kingz' Double LP
On this day, August 7, in hip-hop history... 2007: "Big Pimpin" was supposed to be their moment in the sun. After the gigantic success of their legendary guest appearances on Jay Z's classic party...
View ArticleBun B x New Era x Houston Astros Limited Cap Collection
The Houston Astros and hip hop icon Bun B, have teamed up with New Era to design and release three, limited-edition Astros cap. The caps feature an original design created by Bun B and New Era artists,...
View Article5 Moments From A3C Festival Saturday
Photography By: Antone Booker A3C is one of the premiere festivals in Atlanta featuring over 500 performances from some of hip-hop’s most promising and respected artists from all over. XXL is on the...
View ArticleToday in Hip-Hop: UGK Drop 'Too Hard To Swallow'
On this day, Nov. 10, in hip-hop history, UGK released their major label debut 'Too Hard To Swallow.' Continue reading…
View ArticleToday In Hip-Hop: Pimp C Released From Prison
On this day, December 30, in hip-hop history… 2005: Nearly a decade ago today, the furs came out of trunks and closets and 'Free Pimp C' shirts started collecting dust. After serving roughly half of...
View ArticleBun B Is Teaching Hip-Hop And Religion At Rice University
Bun B will be dropping knowledge starting this March, and it won't be on wax. Rice University has just announced that it will be offering its course on religion and hip-hop culture in an open, online...
View ArticleBun B Speaks on His Upcoming Albums and the Posthumous Pimp C Project
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared as 'Bun B Says the Posthumous Pimp C Project Will Be an EP' but a rap from Mass Appeal Records confirmed to XXL that the project will be a LP not an EP...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Timbaland!
In honor of the beatsmith's 40th birthday, we round up 40 Timbo party anthems... Continue reading…
View ArticleThe-Dream Annotates Songs by Kanye West, Jay Z, Beyonce and More for Genius
Singer, songwriter, producer and general creative guru The-Dream has teamed up with Genius to give insight on songs on which he worked with major artists like Jay Z, Kanye West, Beyonce and Rihanna......
View ArticleKanye West, Future, Juicy J and More Will Appear on A$AP Rocky's New Album
When A$AP Rocky told reporters earlier this year that his sophomore album would shy away from his debut's blatant commercial plays (like his Skrillex collaboration, "Wild for the Night," or the...
View ArticleToday in Hip-Hop: UGK Drop 'Ridin' Dirty'
On this day, July 29, in hip-hop history… 1996: Texas rap duo, UGK, released their third studio album Ridin’ Dirty, on July 29, 1996. UGK, consisting of Chad “Pimp C” Butler and his longtime partner...
View ArticlePimp C's Biographer Discusses Her New Book About the Veteran MC
Considered one of the pioneers of Southern hip-hop, Pimp C's legacy continues to live on thanks to people like Julia Beverly, publisher and editor-in-chief of Ozone Magazine, who has penned the late...
View ArticleBun B Says Pimp C Created Cooking Dance, Not Lil B
Bun B says Lil B did not create the cooking dance. Continue reading…
View ArticleListen to Pimp C Feat. Bun B and 8 Ball & MJG, "B*^$h Get Down"
A new single from Pimp C's posthumous album pairs UGK and 8 Ball & MJG. Continue reading…
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