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Album Review: Gucci Mane, Trap House 3
Gucci Mane’s overwhelming onslaught of music of late has been a lot to keep up with, even for the most diehard of fans. 2013 has already seen five mixtapes from Big Guwop, and while this level of output is nothing new for him, his music has certainly taken a turn into slightly different territory. Trap...
J. Cole “Isn’t Afraid” Of Releasing ‘Born Sinner’ On Same Date As ‘Yeezus’
We wouldn't blame any rapper for changing their album's release date after the weekend that Kanye just pulled off. But J. Cole, whose sophomore LP Born Sinner is also slated for June 18 release, isn't going anywhere. According to a source close to the Roc Nation signee,
"J...
Jay-Z Says Beyonce Is NOT Pregnant
In an e-mail to Hot 97's program director, Ebro Darden, over the weekend, Jay-Z shot down rumors that Beyonce is pregnant with the couple's second child. Ebro didn't elaborate on the nature of the e-mail, though he did say it came as a response to him congratulating Hov...
The Break Presents: Clemm Rishad
Clemm Rishad's already earned his victories behind the scenes, credited as a writer on Nicki Minaj's Platinum-certified "Fly". Now, the 25-year-old out of Tacoma, Washington looks to step into the spotlight himself.
Standout: "I Think I Love Her"
Also check out: "Forever" featuring Kurupt
And: "Beginning"
Name: Clemm Rishad
Age: 25
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
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Hip-Hop Reacts To Kanye West’s Epic Weekend
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone when we say that Kanye West owned this past weekend. In the event that you’ve been living under a rock though, Yeezy took to 66 buildings across the world on Friday night to premiere the song and visual for “New Slaves” off his forthcoming album. On Saturday, it was co...
Kanye West Premieres “New Slaves” On Buildings Across The World
Only Kanye could pull this off. Instead of waiting until tomorrow night's SNL performance, Kanye West is taking to 66 buildings across the world tonight to premiere the song and visual for "New Slaves" off his forthcoming album. Check out the full song above, caught in Williamsburg, Brooklyn an hour ago. The...
EP Review: Big Baby Gandhi And Yuri Beats, America Eats Its Babies
Since XXL premiered Big Baby Gandhi's new EP earlier this week, everyone on the Internet's been cyber-yelling that Gandhi's — who famously quit rap in January to go back to school and get his degree — back. But, to be clear, the Queens-bred Bangladeshi rhymer is not back, he just put out a new project (which is only new because it's new to listeners). With that said, his "new" EP w...
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The Break Presents: Yung Nation
This in-your-face duo out of Dallas are loud, obnoxious and a conscious rapper's worst nightmare. They're also kind of awesome. Get familiar with eOne's latest signees, B Reed and Fooly Faime.
Standout: "Shawty Wassup"
Also check out: "Ain't No Mo"
And: "All Gold Everything" featuring Dorrough
Names: B Reed & Fooly Faime, professionally known as Yung Nation
Age: 2
Atlanta’s Migos Release Episode One Of ‘YRN’ Vlog Series
Check out the first episode of Migos' new YRN vlog series, which sees the youngsters performing, recording and sneaking in some time to play NBA2K.
Kanye West, Ben Affleck And Fred Armisen Clown Around In ‘SNL’ Preview
Before Kanye takes the SNL stage Saturday night, NBC releases a teaser for the show's season finale with Ben Affleck, Fred Armisen and Yeezy himself. While the trio doesn't seem particularly enthused here, our money's on Kanye pulling off something special...
Premiere: Gucci Mane ft. Rick Ross “Trap House III” (Produced By 808 Mafia)
Gucci Mane is home after spending nearly three weeks behind bars, and he’s gearing up for the release of his street album, Trap House III, available for purchase on iTunes next Tuesday, May 21. Big Guwop’s been a busy man this year, dropping five mixtapes and starring in the must see Spring Breakers. Today, XXL...
Young Jeezy Signs Detroit Group Doughboyz Cashout To CTE
Atlantic Records' senior vice president of A&R, Young Jeezy, has signed Detroit's Doughboyz Cashout to his CTE imprint. Comprised of HBK, Payroll, Doughboy Quis and Doughboy Dre, the group took a call from the Snowman himself on Detroit's WJLB 97...