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Maco Mattox celebrates another born day.

Instagram continued to relish in Waka Flocka's presidential campaign announcement today, (April 22). Back in 2012, Waka Flocka Flame tweeted, “I’m dead ass running for president in 2016" and Rollingstone struck gold, getting the Brick Squad rapper to actually record a pitch, in efforts to get elected. First, Wak...

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Though Cam'ron recently appeared on the show to spread the anti-snitching gospel, Scarface may have taken the crown with the most eccentric guest spot from a rapper on The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore. Appearing last night (April 21), the Houston legend born Brad Jordan joined a panel that also included Wilmore, comedian Cristela Alonzo and Nightly Show contributing writer Ricky Velez. The issu

Kanye West is deleting tweets from his account. Looking through his timeline 'Ye removed a handle full of messages. When did he take out his tweets is unknown but as of today (April 22), there are messages that have been removed from his page...

While the lay hip-hop fan's concept of Toronto might begin and end with the snapshots Aubrey Graham gives in his videos and on Instagram, there are gritty elements that Drake can't lint roll away. The massive city--the greater area is home to some 6 million people--is also home to Raz Fresco, a promising 20-year-old rapper whose debut album is just around the corner...

Last month, Da Mafia 6ix dropped their first album with their new, leaner lineup. Watch What U Wish doesn't sound like a rehash of Mystic Stylez; instead, the record showcases DJ Paul and company realizing an update on their tried-and-true sound in an era where Memphis-born flows have become one of the go-to tools for rappers from all regions. "No Good Deed," a ...

Leaving behind the trap anthems found on his 2012 debut release, Stritcly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z., Bodega Bamz takes a new direction on his latest release Sidewalk Exec under the venerated Duck Down Music label. Bamz serves up an LP  that sonically and lyrically are reminiscent of the boom-bap era of New York hip-hop and that fits right alongside the refreshing Beastcoast movement coming out of New York.

Just fourteen days after announcing that he would would be releasing Cherry Bomb, Tyler, The Creator debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with 58,000 units sold. With a scheduled release date of April 14, the album hit digital retailers a day early and physical copies didn't start hitting stores until April 17 ...

The purpose of panties have always been to coverup and minimize a woman's feminine features, but with booties becoming bigger and larger nowadays, the panties seem to get lost in the mix with voluptuous women. Although, most men prefer a women with no panties, women's underwear has been viewed as a symbol for sexuality and eroticism worldwide...

Look At Me Meet Jhonni Blaze, the latest breakout star from Love & Hip Hop: New York. You’re welcome. Interview Sean A. Malcolm Images Ahmed Klink Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross on the cover. Jamaica, Queens n...