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August 12, 2023
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J Dilla’s Younger Brother Illa J Unveils “No Traffic” Visual

[ad_1] With today being Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday, it’s only right we continue to pay homage to the greats.  Insert Illa J, who is best known in the music industry as J Dilla’s younger brother. J Dilla’s vast influence on the rap game will forever be remembered, and Illa J is here to carry on his brother’s legacy. To date, Illa J boasts over 100 million global music streams independently, as he travels the world selling out shows. Now, Illa J returns with his newest single and visual for “No Traffic,”...

August 12, 2023
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DJ Kool Herc Throws a Party That Begins Hip-Hop’s Takeover

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Aug. 11, 1973: On this day, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell hosted the first Rec Room Party in the basement at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the Morris Heights area in the Bronx, N.Y. The event and location would become the pivotal moment that gave birth to hip-hop.It was mid-August in 1973, when a young, ambitious Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, was hired to spin records at his sister's back-to-school party in the Bronx. He used two turntables to extend the instrumental breaks of songs, which his friends began to rap over. This simple innovation is credited...

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August 12, 2023
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Jay-Z’s ‘Made in America’ 2023 Festival Headlined by Lizzo and SZA Officially Canceled

[ad_1] Jay Z may be one of the most well-respected MCs in the genre of Hip-Hop, but his mogul status reaches far beyond music. With his fast-forward mentality and undeniable hustle, the New York native has risen as one of the most powerful businessmen as well. Included in his long list of businesses is this annual Made In America Festival, which takes place in Philadelphia each year. However, it looks like this year, the festival has officially been canceled. The reasoning? “Severe circumstances outside of production control.” Earlier this year in...

August 12, 2023
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Desiigner Violates Pretrial Conditions After Pleasuring Himself

[ad_1] Desiigner allegedly violated his pretrial release conditions after being charged with pleasuring himself on a plane.Desiigner Accused of Smoking Weed and More in Violation of Pretrial ConditionsAccording to court documents obtained by XXL on Friday (Aug. 11), Desiigner is being accused of various violations that pertain to his pretrial release conditions associated with the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper having been charged for allegedly pleasuring himself on an airplane back in April of this year.On Wednesday (Aug. 9), Desiigner's probation officer assigned to the indecent exposure case, Katherine Lovisolo, filed a petition for action with the United States District Court in Minnesota requesting that a court summons be issued so that Desiigner can show cause...

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August 12, 2023
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DJ Spinderella Lights Up Circle Line’s Summer Dance Cruise for Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

[ad_1] Last night, DJ Spinderella, of Salt-N-Pepa fame, took center stage as the headliner for Circle Line’s Summer Dance Cruise series, commemorating 50 years of hip-hop. Joined by dance instructor Bryan Freeman of B. Free Dance, Spinderella taught passengers the iconic moves of Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control.” The dance party rocked the boat for an hour and a half, with DJ Spinderella spinning the beats and later mingling with fans, capturing the essence of hip-hop’s vibrant legacy on the water. ...

August 12, 2023
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Drake Faces Backlash for Liking Tory Lanez’s New Statement

[ad_1] Drake is facing backlash for liking Tory Lanez's recent statement where the incarcerated rapper shuns responsibility for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.Drake Dragged for Liking Tory Lanez PostOn Thursday (Aug. 10), Tory Lanez released a statement on Instagram in the wake of being sentenced to 10 years in prison for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting. Tory's one-time nemesis Drake liked the image, which has people on social media calling Drizzy out."Any respect left I had of Drake has gone today," one Twitter user posted. "For him to still like a tweet in support of Tory Lanez reflects who is truly is at his core: a monster who hates black women, especially ones who refuse to...

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August 12, 2023
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Uncle Waffles Delivers New EP ‘Solace,’ A Sequel to ‘Asylum’

[ad_1] International DJ-producer sensation, Uncle Waffles, has graced the music world once again with her latest masterpiece, the eagerly awaited EP Solace, a follow-up to her debut sensation “Asylum.” The renowned Amapiano Princess recently treated her dedicated fanbase to a sneak peek of the mesmerizing auditory journey that “Solace” promises, courtesy of the lead single Echoes. This ethereal track is a collaborative effort featuring the talents of Tony Duardo, Manana, and Lusanda. “Solace is a representation of the grace that followed me and gave me so much peace and...

August 12, 2023
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RZA, Cordae, Lupe Fiasco & More Discuss Hip-Hop in Every Decade

[ad_1] EvolutionIn light of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, six rappers look back at the decades they thrived in.Interviews: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Today marks 50 years since hip-hop was born. The genre has evolved massively since DJ Kool Herc’s Rec Room party in The Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, which is widely regarded as the day hip-hop first showed signs of life.From there, the four pillars of DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti began to bloom under the umbrella of rap as forms of expression. And over the last six decades, those early foundations have helped grow hip-hop into being a global phenomenon.Back in the late...

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August 12, 2023
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Rick Ross to Headline AfroTech Music at 2023 AfroTech Conference

[ad_1] Rick Ross will take the spotlight as the headliner for AfroTech Music, a dazzling highlight of the highly anticipated 2023 AfroTech Conference. This global gathering brings together a diverse and dynamic array of innovators, investors, inclusive tech companies, and top executives from across various technology sectors. Alongside Rick Ross, AfroTech Music will showcase a stellar lineup of performances by DJ Spin, Soulection’s DJ Hunnybee, Joe Kay, Andre Power, and Jadab0o, promising an unforgettable fusion of musical talents. “Being the headliner at AfroTech Conference’s music event is more than...

August 12, 2023
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Tory Lanez Drops Free Tory Merch, People Have Jokes

[ad_1] Tory Lanez has released a line of "Free Tory Lanez" merch after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and people on social media are having a field day with jokes.Tory Lanez Drops New MerchOn Friday (Aug. 11), Tory Lanez announced the release of apparel in support of his movement to be free from prison. The collection includes black and white T-shirts that display Tory's face along with the words "Free Tory Lanez." Another black T-shirt for sale just has the words "Free Tory" on front and back. He also has hoodies in black and white that feature his photo and the "Free Tory Lanez" slogan.People on Twitter have...

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