25 Best Projects of 2016 So Far25 Best Projects of 2016 So FarFrom Kevin Gates to Kendrick Lamar and more, these are the best rap projects that have dropped so far this year.Max WeinsteinMax Weinstein
Check Out the First Sample Sneaker Adidas Made for Kanye West in 2006Check Out the First Sample Sneaker Adidas Made for Kanye West in 2006Here's a rare look at the first sample shoe adidas created for Kanye West in 2006. Roger KrastzRoger Krastz
Skepta Drops "Man" Off Upcoming 'Konnichiwa' AlbumSkepta Drops "Man" Off Upcoming 'Konnichiwa' AlbumAnticipation grows for Skepta's upcoming album as the UK rapper drops another single.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Royce Da 5'9" Drops 'Layers' Album Featuring Rick Ross, Pusha T, Mr. Porter and MoreRoyce Da 5'9" Drops 'Layers' Album Featuring Rick Ross, Pusha T, Mr. Porter and MoreRoyce Da 5'9" makes Detroit proud with his 'Layers' album.Peter WalshPeter Walsh
Desiigner's "Panda" Is Ruined by Guitar CoverDesiigner's "Panda" Is Ruined by Guitar CoverThe folk cover no one was asking for.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Masta Ace Trades Bars in "Me and AG" VideoMasta Ace Trades Bars in "Me and AG" VideoMasta Ace drops the visuals for his first single "Me and AG" off of his forthcoming solo album 'The Falling Season.' Emmanuel C.M.Emmanuel C.M.
Top 5 Sneakers Coming Out This WeekendTop 5 Sneakers Coming Out This WeekendWith lots of sneaker heat dropping this weekend, here's XXL's top five sneaker choices.Roger KrastzRoger Krastz
Listen to J Dilla's New 'The Diary' AlbumListen to J Dilla's New 'The Diary' AlbumFeatures include Nas, Snoop Dogg, Bilal and more.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Kid Cudi Is "All In" With Mike WiLL Made It on new SongKid Cudi Is "All In" With Mike WiLL Made It on new SongCudi keeps the music rolling, teaming up with Mike WiLL for his latest track "All In."Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Kodak Black Plans to Be a Living LegendKodak Black Plans to Be a Living LegendIn XXL's spring 2016 issue, Kodak Black talks about his connection with Drake, how his rap career got started and his plans to be a legend.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rae Sremmurd Announce Release Date and Tracklist for 'SremmLife 2'Rae Sremmurd Announce Release Date and Tracklist for 'SremmLife 2''SremmLife 2' will feature Kodak Black, Juicy J, Lil Jon and more.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Kendrick Lamar Gets Sued for Sampling Bill Withers' Song on "I Do This"Kendrick Lamar Gets Sued for Sampling Bill Withers' Song on "I Do This"The company that owns the rights to the Bill Withers song "Don't You Want To Stay" claims Kendrick sampled it in 2009 without permission.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons