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Freddie Gibbs was the headliner last night at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn, headlining a performance that showed off why he's one of the most powerful and dexterous MCs on the planet right now. But for all the Gary, Ind. rapper displayed, the two younger artists on the bill, New Orleans rhymer Pell and Queens-based World's Fair MC Remy Banks, held their own as well...

Today, Nov. 4, is the birthday of Harlem hip-hop rapper and mogul Diddy.

My @elleusa COVER!! On stands in select cities Nov. 11 & US nationwide Nov. 18. Preview the issue at Elle.com badgalriri (@badgalriri) tarafından paylaşılan bir fotoğraf - şurada: Kas 11, 2014 at 7:52ÖÖ PST   Over the weekend, Rihanna made her return with Instagram (praise God), patching up her relationship with the company. Soon after her returned,  she released the cove...

Rick Ross teams up with Boosie Badazz (formerly known as Lil Boosie) for a "Nickel Rock." Rick Ross' seventh album, Hood Billionaire release is right around the corner (Nov. 24). Rozay revealed that the late, great Bobby Womack and Jay Z will be on the album. Thi...

Straight heat. Slaughterhouse aka Royce Da 5’9”, Joe Budden, Crooked I, and Joell Ortiz go completely off over a DJ Premier beat. Everything about this record will make you smile. "Y'all Ready Know" is the second official offering we have heard from Shady XV ( “Guts Over Fear” featuring Sia was the first).  Shady XV—the two discs album featuring al...

Wu-Tang Clan new A Better Tomorrow is due to drop on Dec. 2. Tonight during the Funk Flex show on Hot 97, Flex drops a new track, "Ruckus In B Minor." This is the newest single from the project since Wu-Tang took over The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and released "Ron O'Neal" in August...

Update (6:05 pm): Chris Brown has responded, calling his comments "childish." Original Story: Chris Brown does not take kindly to people adding their two cents on his relationships and when he feels someone has taken it too far, the singer has no problem speaking his mind. On ...

This rockstar has a nice face and an incredible body to match. Haven’t heard much of her work but just by looking at her, I’m sure it will be just a matter of time before she gets a little buzz over here.—Nathaniel Mathison

In the visuals for his latest single "Life Jacket", DJ Quik, Suga Free and Dom Kennedy surround themselves with beautiful half-naked women while cruising on a yacht. This is the second single featured on Quik's most recent body of work, The Midnight Life...

Young Moe releases his third volume of his Humble Hustle series today. The DMV rapper gathers collaborators such as Fat Trel and Kevin Gates for a few guest verses, as well as newcomers Sergio Cortez and BassHedz on the production tip. To complete the package, Moe drops a video for "All I Got Is Me," which you can peep below after you download the tape...

XXL was backstage on the red carpet at Powerhouse 2014 and caught up with a bunch of the night's performers. We spoke with Bobby Shmurda, French Montana, Ne-Yo, Migos, and Kid Ink to get caught up on all their recent happenings. From French Montana speaking on Khloe Kardashian to Kid Ink giving updates on his new album, check out XXL's red carpet experience at Powerhouse 2014...

Mass Appeal is really making moves out here. Asides from signing new rappers like Run The Jewels, they're now tapping into the video game world. Mass Appeal Records and Rockstar Games teamed up to release Grand Theft Auto V's limited edition soundtrack box set. The...