20 of the Best Album Covers of 201520 of the Best Album Covers of 2015Creativity and making a lasting impression is key when it comes to the artwork on a rapper's project. Check out the 20 Best Album Covers of 2015.XXL StaffXXL Staff
August Alsina Sings in the Rain in "Song Cry" VideoAugust Alsina Sings in the Rain in "Song Cry" VideoHe can't see 'em coming down his eye.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Doctors Remove Half of Boosie Badazz's Kidney During Successful Cancer Surgery Boosie BadAzz is in recovery mode. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Eminem, Vince Staples and Meek Mill Among Artists in the Running for 2015 Academy Award NominationsEminem, Vince Staples and Meek Mill Among Artists in the Running for 2015 Academy Award NominationsThe Academy has narrowed down its list of possible nominees for the Best Original Song category at the 2016 Oscars and hip-hop is getting a fair shot at a win. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Nicki Minaj Defends Her Position in Rap: "To Undermine My Skill Is Comical" Nicki Minaj Defends Her Position in Rap: "To Undermine My Skill Is Comical"Don't sleep on Ms. Minaj. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Nelly Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession in Tennessee, Felony Charge DroppedNelly Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession in Tennessee, Felony Charge DroppedNelly skates possible jail time. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
HXLT Wants to Get Rich and Save the Kids in "Guitar" VideoHXLT Wants to Get Rich and Save the Kids in "Guitar" VideoThe G.O.O.D. Music signee drops a new video for his single "Guitar" produced by Manos.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Asher Roth Shows Off His "Rap Hands" in New VideoAsher Roth Shows Off His "Rap Hands" in New VideoAsher Roth drops a video for his new track "Rap Hands" with Buddy.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Listen to Skizzy Mars, "Alcoholics"Listen to Skizzy Mars, "Alcoholics"Skizzy Mars offers up "Alcoholics" off his new album.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Listen to Rockie Fresh, "Too Long"Listen to Rockie Fresh, "Too Long"The Maybach Music Group artist drops "Too Long" off his forthcoming project.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Watch Footage of Stitches Getting JumpedWatch Footage of Stitches Getting JumpedStitches just can't catch a break. New footage emerges of the Miami rapper getting jumped.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Top 5 Sneakers Coming Out This WeekendTop 5 Sneakers Coming Out This WeekendHere's our weekly top 5 sneaker selections of the upcoming weekend. Roger KrastzRoger Krastz