Nicki Minaj & Drake Cover XXL (May)
Although she let the cat out of the bag last week, in a surprising turn of events, Nicki Minaj and Drake grace the cover of the May issue of XXL. The only two artists that arguably deserved to appear on the extremely controversial last issue of XXL decided to settle for nothing less than their own cover… together. If people are still discussing (see: arguing) the last cover, their brains are gonna explode when they see this. The issue hits newsstands nationwide on April 20th.
Link: Nicki Minaj & Drake Dominate May 2010 Cover of XXL
Previously: Nicki Minaj – Massive Attack | Drake – Over (prod. Boi-1da)
March 31st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
This nigga look like a camel too.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
fuck xxl
March 31st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Attention Young Money stans, street team, and artists: Your team sucks and won’t be around in a year. Thanks for all the shitty music.
Yours truly,
Rey T. Hussein
March 31st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Drake is either Photoshop or thats a Mannequin doll next to Nicki
March 31st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
And on that note, i’m outtie. NH.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
This nigga look like a camel too.
^^^^
nah Obama (nhjic)
March 31st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Nicki Minaj is an embarrassment to the entire African continent …
March 31st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
small things to giant >>> hate
btw xxl is loving the attention right?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Has anyone ever look less gully in a Camouflage?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
what’s wrong with new york hip-hop? um, how about new york dj’s are being payola’d to death by record companies pandering to retarded 16 yearolds by playing a bunch of shitty southern music? because flex, angie, clue, enuff–they don’t like this shit because they know it’s wack. they play it cuz they’re paid to, not cuz people NEED to hear BedRock 22 times a day. Assholes.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Drake looks more vampire monkey than camel… by far …
March 31st, 2010 at 5:33 pm
The Rebirth of Rap Royalty
^Really? wtf?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
A camel calf and a suction cup wig. [Nah, they're cool though]
March 31st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
not cuz people NEED to hear BedRock 22 times a day.
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Is that all? They play it 100 times here.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Rey Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
what’s wrong with new york hip-hop? um, how about new york dj’s are being payola’d to death by record companies pandering to retarded 16 yearolds by playing a bunch of shitty southern music?
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word…
forcing the NY/NJ/PHILA artists to feel like they too, have to dumb down and coon it up and take homo limo rides with Stephen Hill just to get spins and get paid …
March 31st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Is that all? They play it 100 times here.
^^^
My sister told me she knows the words to the entire song, and she doesn’t even like. They brainwash mufuckas for real.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
# “A” Chick Le Fleur – I Got My Billions UP Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
not cuz people NEED to hear BedRock 22 times a day.
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Is that all? They play it 100 times here.
^ ^
You file a complaint??
March 31st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
For those that need proof Drake is foo foo,look no further than this homothug cover.
Young Money = abused by they daddies
March 31st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
i dont ever listen to radio or BET/MTV videos…
what is bedrock and who is that?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
lol @ the struggle of female mc’s
then they put minaj on the cover
feminism ftl
March 31st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
He looks like Obama in this picture.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Footsteps >
still don’t understand the “since Hov was name dropping Charles Jourdan” sequence
March 31st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Honestly thou I blame XXL for this shitty cover. Maybe it’s payback for them not accepting the Freshman Title.
The last 5 covers Nicki did were hott.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
all doubt about Drake’s obvious faggotry were erased with that incredibly revealing photo of that Israeli dude going down on him at the restaurant…
and the fact that Eskay and nation staunchly defended it as jokes, while refusing to post the photos when everyone else on the internet did, was mad telling …
March 31st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
#
# Rey Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
what’s wrong with new york hip-hop? um, how about new york dj’s are being payola’d to death by record companies pandering to retarded 16 yearolds by playing a bunch of shitty southern music? because flex, angie, clue, enuff–they don’t like this shit because they know it’s wack. they play it cuz they’re paid to, not cuz people NEED to hear BedRock 22 times a day. Assholes.
^^^^^^
this
March 31st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
The things I would do to Nicki…
March 31st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
XXL even asking the whats wrong with NY question is kinda ironic, in a sad way. They will put anybody on their cover to make bread which is cool but dont act like u tryna be part of the solution when your part of the problem.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
there’s a whole train of thought, philosophy and wisdom about why all these rappers are purposely dressed in camoflauge… but some niggas aint ready… so ill chill
March 31st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
NovemberEnd Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Footsteps >
^Co-sig. However the bass tends to make my chest vibrate in the whip
nhjic
March 31st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
fat joe still rappin is what is wrong…
March 31st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
i just listened to/watched “Bedrock”…
LMAO @ the niggas that was trying to defend southern hiphop earlier …
now what?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Bedrock > CH
#justsayin
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
So glad i last bought this mag in 2003..
what a piece of shit it is
March 31st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
“What a way to go out/Out like a sucka”
March 31st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Harlem World Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
So glad i last bought this mag in 2003..
what a piece of shit it is
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Ima start referring to you as the Mad Commenter.
You don’t ever like shyt lol!
March 31st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
A” Chick Le Fleur – I Got My Billions UP Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Bedrock > CH
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how can a song be better than a person …
better at what?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Drake and Nicki sonned XXL.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
# landlord Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
A” Chick Le Fleur – I Got My Billions UP Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Bedrock > CH
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how can a song be better than a person …
better at what?
^ ^
You do realize that by “CH” he means Charles Hamilton.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Jae Millz, Tyga, Nikki Minaj, and Drake are from the south?
March 31st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
rap royalty??? get tha fuk outta here
March 31st, 2010 at 5:55 pm
You naghers are delusional as always.
Who else coulda made the cover? Who else is as hott as Nicki & Drake?
Not Cudi, Wale, CH, NOBODY.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
# “A” Chick Le Fleur – I Got My Billions UP Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Harlem World Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
So glad i last bought this mag in 2003..
what a piece of shit it is
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Ima start referring to you as the Mad Commenter.
You don’t ever like shyt lol!
^^
Nah, im not mad…i just see the bigger picture…the gay rapper is coming soon to a town near you
March 31st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
You do realize that by “CH” he means Charles Hamilton.
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ummm yeah? … thats why i posed the question i did…
March 31st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Nikki is bi-sexual
Drake is either bi or closet homothug
Wayne kisses men on the mouth
Camel shares rooms with nfl nigras
March 31st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Ima start referring to you as the Mad Commenter.
You don’t ever like shyt lol!
^
*unlurks just to address this*
THAT. IS. REY.
carry on…
March 31st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Nah, im not mad…i just see the bigger picture…the gay rapper is coming soon to a town near you
^^^
U can definitely see the trend
March 31st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
youtube.com/watch?v=favUfkVIflU
March 31st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I’ll buy the first mag that features Vado or Uncle Murda on the cover..just to support like i always do
March 31st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Notice how DOMINATION is placed on the cover…subtle subliminals
March 31st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
# Harlem World Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Nikki is bi-sexual
Drake is either bi or closet homothug
Wayne kisses men on the mouth
Camel shares rooms with nfl nigras
^^^^^^^^^^^
and you know this information how??
takes one chi chi man to spot his fellow breddins #noshots
March 31st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
What does “hott” tend to equate to as far as talent??
Granted, I think Drake is ok but I really don’t see what the big deal is at all. I guess he’s not my speed.
Nikki?? Well, I haven’t heard enough of her material to really judge for myself.
I guess their styles are geared more towards the mainstream which I don’t bother checking for at all.
These magazines aren’t geared towards my demographic to begin with.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
and you know this information how??
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dude…
there’s pictures of Wayne kissing Baby…
there photos of Drake with a greasy haired Israeli/Italian lookin nigga’s face in his balls …
there’s eyewitnesses and documentation that Jay lived with Larry’s Johnson…
and Nicki Minaj is an open, self admitted lesbian…
stay close …
March 31st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
and you know this information how??
takes one chi chi man to spot his fellow breddins #noshots
^^
you can do better than this southlondon…when your son is wearing lipgloss, doing the jerk dance to the new young money track,dont say i didnt warn you…
March 31st, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Harlem World Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Notice how DOMINATION is placed on the cover…subtle subliminals
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in bright red too… thats how they make the subliminals not so subliminal…
like the East Coast West Coast Beef Vibe Cover…
March 31st, 2010 at 6:11 pm
from wikipedia lol
Many readers have critisiced XXL for including OJ Da Juiceman as a freshmen, since many think his music is very poor and lyrics under average and that he does not deserve to be on a list with such recognition. The list has become known to be an amazing way to create buzz and is credited for giving many artists their fame.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:11 pm
PHENOMENON Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
What does “hott” tend to equate to as far as talent??
Granted, I think Drake is ok but I really don’t see what the big deal is at all. I guess he’s not my speed.
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Funny how u guys hate on the one artist who arrived out of virtually nowhere and annihilated a whole fvcking year like Drake did.
Who else cranked out hit after hit. Who ELSE had sold out crowds off a mixtape. Who else got co-signed by every major rap head in the game. Even Joe Buddens was on his jock.
The fans forced this dude to put his FREE mixtape on itunes and make a video. It was never the plan. The fans chose the singles.
I thought this was a hip-hop site? Show some goddam RESPECT!
March 31st, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Funny how u guys hate on the one artist who arrived out of virtually nowhere and annihilated a whole fvcking year like Drake did
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thats so misinformed…
he aint arrive from nowhere… he been rolling around show biz for years… that nigga was hand picked by the industry… you need more research …
March 31st, 2010 at 6:14 pm
the gay revolution is upon us.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:15 pm
wow i hadn’t ever checked her single yet….i just did…if you’re male and you’re seen driving a car with Massive Attack bumping you’re subject to a massive attack
March 31st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Who else cranked out hit after hit.
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and what retail album do these so-called “hits” appear on…
LOL @ niggas becoming stars off of exhibition games…
only in HipHop …
tell golden boy to make a record before he gets the star treatment …
March 31st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
blame Kanye West and Camron..
yes Camron…
he gave niggas the courage to be flamboyant and wear pink…
and flamboyant pink wearing niggas tend to be mostly queers …
March 31st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Lol the sidebar article is: The Struggle of Female MCs
March 31st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
when did it become hetero to discuss the appearance of another male in such detail without being gay?
im so confused by folk on this site
March 31st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
SMH at them looking like wax museum figures on this cover. Look at this nigga drake’s hand! WTF?
March 31st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Rap Royalty?
I’m down with this. Back to lurking until a good post comes up I be randomly appearing like crazy88.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:26 pm
blame Kanye West and Camron..
yes Camron…
he gave niggas the courage to be flamboyant and wear pink…
and flamboyant pink wearing niggas tend to be mostly queers …
^^^^^
i agree and disagree. i just feel gay people are becoming brave as fuck and are deciding to show themselves (no homo). some people take the fashion shit way to far sometimes tho
25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l042nzxeHo1qbnhvxo1_400.jpg
like what the fuck in fucking fuck’s name is that bullshit
March 31st, 2010 at 6:26 pm
nigga STFU
calling niggas ugly or clowning their looks is not gay…
however, endlessly complimenting them and emtionally defending them against the aforementioned attacks IS gay…
March 31st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
landlord Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Drake looks more vampire monkey than camel… by far …
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lmao.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Peter Rosenberg U shithead
NR commenters >
March 31st, 2010 at 6:35 pm
A better question is what is going on under all those wigs? She probably has a baldy.
Young Money = 2010 Murda INC
March 31st, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Gay people been in control of the fashion industry for a long time..but the issue aint about clothes..the issue is
We gonna have an A list rapper come out of the closet,then an army of openly LGBT rappers will emerge.
Hip Hop will become the new disco, strictly for clubs and full of X’d up, coked up fruits.
Once it loses all credibility and respect as a subculture, the t.i’s and house nigras will start a new genre/minstrel show.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Let me break down this cover for you. . .
1] Drake is made to look like Barack Obama
2] Nikki, your standard hussy back woman in search for a man with jewels and an insatiable urge to compromise her natural African curls for processed silky smooth white woman’s hair.
3] Cheetah print to represent the promiscuity of the black woman. Notice that is is half way off.
4] Asian calligraphy tattoo to represent Obama’s commitment to the liquidation of the US to China.
5] Black backdrop is to signify that they are “backed” by the “dark” powers that be
6] Camouflage to represent wars to come both physical and psychological.
7] “Rap Royalty” is a reference to the undermining of the black presidency
8] “Rebirth” is a reference to the Anti-Christ.
9] Red bold & all caps “DOMINATION” to represent a urgency, awaken the hatred of all black administration, & mobilize opposition.
1O] One exposed thumb on the bottom right side to represent the New World Order One World government and remaining fingers to represent all others being “in pocket”. On the opposite side of this is the mark all men are to receive either on the fore head or the hand. The one on the cover is adjacent to the hand.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:43 pm
PS: Max is gonna have the media on lock when he comes home.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Dope blog harlem world
March 31st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
PS: Max is gonna have the media on lock when he comes home.
^^^^^^^^^
get the fuck outta here
March 31st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Hip Hop will become the new disco, strictly for clubs and full of X’d up, coked up fruits.
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its already at that stage…
*daps PHENOMENON for that breakdown*
March 31st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I HAVE SPOKEN!!
**Flips mauve cape.
**Storms out of room.
**Room fills with bewildered chatter.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:47 pm
just one question- WHO THE FUCK IS YELAWOLF
March 31st, 2010 at 6:47 pm
… word… Harlem World’s blog is hella smart …
…i need to check it more … my bad …
March 31st, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Has anyone ever look less gully in a Camouflage?
^^^
Real rap…
JihaD
March 31st, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Pharoahe Monch interview > This cover.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I guess the Jews don’t need Lil Wayne anymore. Now that he introduced their “golden boy” to the masses, it’s Drake time [||]
Call it conspiracy theory if you want…
March 31st, 2010 at 6:53 pm
landlord Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
blame Kanye West and Camron..
yes Camron…
he gave niggas the courage to be flamboyant and wear pink…
and flamboyant pink wearing niggas tend to be mostly queers
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This Metrosexual Sissy Boy Hip Hop needs to be SUT DOWN!!!
The Kids are getting Confused. smh
March 31st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Fab N Jim Jones are beefing about who wore a scarf in a video. Is This Hip Hop?? GTFOH
March 31st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
SHUT
March 31st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Hatin is a full time job and some of u niggas making time and a half
March 31st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
# SuperCommenter BK Strong Says:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Fab N Jim Jones are beefing about who wore a scarf in a video. Is This Hip Hop?? GTFOH
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
GAY.
March 31st, 2010 at 7:00 pm
*daps phenom,ant,land and others*
March 31st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
WHO. GASSED. THEM?????
March 31st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
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IS it just ME or does Drake look like a YOUNG Barack OBAMA in this PICTURE?! hahahahahah
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