XXL Magazine Releases 5 Iconic Covers for Their Last Issue of 2013

For their last issue of the year, XXL is paying homage to 5 iconic MCs that have reached milestones in hip-hop. Rappers Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, OutKast and LL Cool J. These artists have remained as relevant MCs in the game for over 2 decades. The issue hits stands nationally on Dec. 31, 2013 and will also features new stories on YG and DJ Mustard’s new movement, the success of Tech N9ne’s Strange Music in 2013, Karen Civil, Nipsey Hu$$le, Sage The Gemini, Isaiah Rashad, Young Scooter, Bun B and more.

2013 Grammy Nominations List With Jayz Leading The Pack

LL Cool J hosted the special, The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! -- Countdown To Music's Biggest Night, from at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Among the performers on the special were Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Robin Thicke, Lorde and Keith Urban

The nominees for the 56th annual Grammy Awards were announced Friday night in a live special that aired on CBS.

Jay Z leads with nine nominations followed by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar and Justin Timberlake with seven each. Drake nabbed five noms also.

Check out to see who else is nominated

FULL EPISODE OF VH1 | Behind The Music: LL Cool J

Behind The Music | Behind The Music: LL Cool J

My Recap


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New Music: LL Cool J - We Came To Party (Feat. Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop)

 New LL Cool J f/ Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop - 'WE CAME TO PARTY'

Happy Birthday: Rapper LL Cool J

Rap Superstar and Actor LL Cool J turns 45 today

Happy Bday !!

Awards: 2012 Grammy Nominations Are In

LLCool J and Taylor Swift hosted the Grammy Nominations concert earlier tonight with live performances from Maroon 5, Neyo and more.

The 55th Grammy Nominations are in and some of the names that are nominated multiple times are : Rihanna, Jay Z, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Carly Rae, Miguel , Mary Mary, Fun, Kelly Clarkson and many more.The Grammys airs Live on February 10, on CBS. I cant wait to hear who will be performing.

Check out below who else is nominated:

Sad News: Music Manager Chris Lighty DEAD !

I am shocked to hear today Chris Lighty, famous music manager to the likes of Mariah Carey, 50 cent, Diddy  shot himself in the head. He was 44 years old.