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Though some first mistook Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era collective for a nostalgia act, the crew has worked diligently to dispel that notion. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better argument for an artist's relevancy than a packed world tour schedule; today (April 27), that's exactly what Joey Bada$$ delivers...

Fetty Wap heads down south to join forces with Rich The Kid and Zaytoven for "Keep It 100." Over Zaytoven's patented key-heavy, booming production Rich The Kid spits venom with his quick-paced Migos-inspired flow while Fetty slows things down with his Northeast drawl that is making him arguably the hottest artist in the Tri-State area ...

After releasing his Killa Crunch cereal line a few weeks back, Cam'ron and the Dipset USA lifestyle brand venture into a new territory with their Dipset-inspired home accessories. Cam'ron took to Instagram a few days ago and teased the release of the Dipset USA home accessory line by posting a picture of a duvet setting featuring images of Cam'ron and the Dipset logo...

With my new boy toy at his Bar Mitzvah. Hi Matt!

The God MC is prepping his next solo album. Six years after the release of his last official project, The Seventh Seal, Rakim is hoping to put out his fourth solo album in 2015. "I'm working on something now, man. I'm trying to get a few of the right producers in pocket and get the chemistry of the album together," Ra told Montreality ...

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Nas will be releasing a new album this summer. The rap mogul dropped the news at a show in Orlando this weekend, telling fans new music is right around the corner.  "Right mothafunkin’ now, death to all snitches. Watch every niggas around you my niggas ‘cuz sh*t is real out here. 2015, new album this...

After releasing their exclusive Air Jordan 1 silhouette, Dover Street Market partners up with NikeLab for the latest collaboration from both brands. Taking one of the most classic silhouettes from the Swoosh brand, DSM uses the Nike Dunk High as the silhouette of choice for the collaboration...

Dej Loaf is quickly becoming the go-to hook woman of 2015. On "Tied Up," the 2015 XXL Freshman nominee switches from the gritty talk of her breakout single "Try Me" to sultry, sexual lyrics and croons over the synth-heavy beat about being a lady in the streets and a freak in bed ...

The Hundreds teams up with supermodel Charlotte McKinney and renowned photographer Sir Neave for a special collaboration, set to drop in stores this spring. The Hundreds brings mega babe Charlotte McKinney and mastermind photographer Sir Neave together for a collaboration that goes beyond T-shirts and social media points; towards the nexus of two careers exploding together...

D'Angelo and the Vanguard will be hitting the road this June for The Second Coming Tour in support of their 2014 Black Messiah album. The tour kicks off June 7 at the Fox Theater in Oakland and wraps up June 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. Tickets for...

Legacy West Coast veteran and latest Strange Music artist Murs is still a boss in this game. Words Jeff Weiss Images Samantha Levi Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here. No one’...