XXL is an American hip hop magazine founded in 1997 that was published 6 times per year by Harris Publications until it ceased print publication in 2014. It is now an online publication owned by Townsquare Media and based in New York City. The magazine has had several prominent editors over the years, including Reginald Dennis, Sheena Lester, Elliott Wilson, and Datwon Thomas before Vanessa Satten became Editor-in-Chief in 2009.

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XXL – XXLis an American hip hop website,published by TownsquareMedia,founded in 1997. The
magazine'spasteditorsincludeReginald C.Dennis (formerly of The Source),Sheena Lester(former
editor-in-chief of RapPages and Vibemusiceditor),Elliott Wilson (formerly of ego trip and The
Source, currently locked in at #7 slot on The Source'sDigital 30 list) and Datwon Thomas(former
Editor-In-Chief of King).In May 2009 Datwon Thomasresigned from XXLand executiveeditor
Vanessa Satten,who had been with XXLsince 1998, wasnamed thenew Editor-in-Chief.
About:
Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten
Categories Music magazine
Frequency 6 per year
Publisher Harris Publications
First issue 1997
Final issue October/November2014 (print)
Country United Statesof America
Based in NewYork City, New York
Language English
Website www.XXLMag.com