Video: XXL’s Def Jam Cover Shoot

Behind the scenes footage from the photoshoot for XXL’s Def Jam 25th Anniversary cover. In stores now. Cop!

Rhianna - Vogue Italia

Rhianna on her runway sh*t! Don't knock the hustle.

Keri Hilson - Complex Magazine Spread

Ms. Kerrri Babay!

Jay-Z Covers XXL (October)

HIS STANDING IN THE GAME:

“But when I say I’m the best, I don’t say that outta my ass. I say that with all my stats behind me. I put that against anybody. I mean anybody. I really believe that… I believe in a lot of things. 
I believe that ‘SportsCenter’ is the best thing on TV. I shouldn’t have to prove it. But I do have these stats to prove it. I’m talking about real run. I’m not talking about years off. I’m talking about straight—boom, boom, boom—back to back. We’re not talking about heritage acts either. We’re not talking about respect what I’ve done. I’m talking No. 1 [albums] 10 times. The Beatles is the only one [to have more 
No. 1 albums]. They got 19, and if I get a surge of creativity, I could make nine albums next year.”

CRITICISM OF “D.O.A.”:

“I’m not hating on young people. Like, when people say that, I’m like, What are you talking about? It’s just stupid. I’m not hating on young people… I’m not Bill Russell, [saying] Michael Jordan ain’t shit. I’m saying Lil Wayne and Kanye are like LeBron and Kobe. My job as someone at the forefront of the game is to leave it in a better position than when I came in. Same way that Russell [Simmons] left it to me. ’Cause this thing saved my life. Literally. So I have a responsibility to it karmically. And after that it’s on you. I did my part. I made ‘D.O.A.’ I said it. I made the statement. I made the push. Here, y’all take it from here.”

HIS LEGACY AS FORMER DEF JAM RECORDS PRESIDENT:

“So if you ask me to grade my performance as the president, I’d say A-plus. No one can bat a 100. It’s impossible. I mean, everyone is looking at my shit. But if we really looked under the hood [of] every single [record exec] and the acts they put out in that time, I’d be comparable to anyone.”

- XXL

KAWS x Michael Jackson Cover for Interview Magazine

New Jersey-born Artist Kaws was invited recently by Interview Magazine to work atop an image of Michael Jackson for an editorial piece on the late pop sensation. The final image is typical of Kaws’ unique style and features a ‘Bendy’ (a worm-like character who often appears in Kaws’ work) wrapped around Jackson which is reminiscent of previous work, most obviously the iconic reworking of Supreme’s Kate Moss tee.
Source: KAWS

T.I. Covers Vibe’s April Issue

VIDEO: Cam’ron, XXL Cover Shoot [Behind The Scenes]

A few weeks back I posted the cover of the April XXL with no other the man of the moment Cam'ron. Here is a behind the scenes look of the cover shoot. That Jeff Hamilton jacket is mean! Only Cam. If you don't already have it the April XXL should be hitting newstands soon. Cop that!

XXL April Cover (Cam’ron)

Guess who's Back!?

Vibe Style Issue Cover # 2

Does this mean we'll be seeing Frankie with her own show? Real talk she keeps the show entertaining. I can't knock the hustle.

Vibe Magazine Style Issue March

My girl Ms. Keyshia Cole graces Vibe Magazines style issue. Big tings!

XXL March Cover (Dipset)

Killa Cam where art thou?