Joell Ortiz Archives

Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse album cover

Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked Drop ‘Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse’ Album

Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked are back together again. The pair, which made up half of the famed Slaughterhouse rap group, are back for what they’re calling one last run.…

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[STREAM] Joell Ortiz Shares New Album, ‘Monday’

Joell Ortiz just gives you a feeling that classic golden era Hip-Hop still gives. So, Hip-Hop aficionados are always excited for a new project from the Brooklyn bred rapper. The…

XXL Freshman 2007 - Every XXL Freshman cover

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Revisiting XXL Freshmen Ten of The Past – Where Are They Now

Revisiting The Inaugural XXL Freshmen Class of 2007: Their Success & Where Are They Now The annual XXL Freshmen list and accompanying magazine cover has become a staple in Hip-Hop;…

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Revisiting XXL Freshmen Ten of The Past – Where Are They Now

Revisiting The Inaugural XXL Freshman Class of 2007: Their Success & Where Are They Now The annual XXL Freshman list and accompanying magazine cover has become a staple in Hip-Hop;…

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Singles

[LISTEN] Joell Ortiz – “Outta Control” freestyle

Joell Ortiz fires off a quick reply to the Kendrick Lamar verse. He’s obviously not happy with the young emcee. Cleverly titled, “Outta Control,” Ortiz goes in. Check out the…

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Events

Meek Mill, Lil’ Kim, J Cole Among Special Guests At Summer Jam XX (pics)

In recent years Hot 97’s Summer Jam has become as much about the featured acts as the special guest appearances. Summer Jam XX was no different. With artists representing just…