XXL is an American
hip hop magazine, published by
Townsquare Media, founded in 1997. The magazine's past editors include Reginald C. Dennis (formerly of
The Source), Sheena Lester (former editor-in-chief of
RapPages and
Vibe music editor), Elliott Wilson (formerly of
ego trip and
The Source, currently locked in at #7 slot on The Source's Digital 30 list.) and Datwon Thomas (former Editor-In-Chief of
King). In May 2009 Datwon Thomas resigned from
XXL and executive editor Vanessa Satten, who had been with
XXL since 1998, was named the new Editor-in-Chief.