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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...

Run The Jewels was featured for Reddit “Ask Me Anything” sessions today. The social news site teamed up with the ATL and BK rappers. They answered his fans’ burning questions about what who are some lesser known artists that have most potential, Meow The Jewels and confirm that RTJ3 will happen. Check out what we lea...

Want to know what went down today on Instagram? XXL’s got it for you. Scroll down! You are NOT di faaaaaaaaja A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:16pm PST Do or Die #Hoodbillionaire Everywhere Nov.24 A photo ...

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Queens veteran LL Cool J decides to take his chances on the sound of the moment. Produced by 808 Mafia, LL rides the high-energy production with menacing rhymes aimed at his haters. Break your face, for real. Previously: LL Cool J On Def Jam’s 30th Anniversary And His New Street Album

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Since splitting with her ex-husband Wiz Khalifa, the rumors have been swirling around Amber Rose and who she's dating. Rose has been romantically linked to her manager Nick Cannon and legendary rock artist Gene Simmons' son, Nick Simmons but has not confirmed dating either...

After riding an all-star team of panty-droppers on "Hold You Down," DJ Khaled is now celebrating another single that's No. 1 on urban radio. We're not in the Bahamas with him, but we get the next best thing: A remix. This time, Usher is the lone R&B singer in the mix; DJ Khaled grabs Rick Ross, Fabolous and Ace Hood for this version. Li...

For those who may not know, Talib Kweli is the founder of Javotti Media, an independent label focused on a more traditionalist's approach to music (in other words, there are no Young Thugs here). Cathedral is its upcoming project, and "Boomerang" is a cut off it...

Coming off his recent signing to RCA, King Los continues to keep his name hot in the streets with a remix to Dej Loaf's "Try Me." While his “Only One Of Me” single is pure bars, the Baltimore rapper shows off his versatility by blending well with Dej's catchy hook. You can ex...

DJ Khaled's "Hold You Down" went No. 1 on the urban radio chart so Khaled ventured down to the Bahamas to celebrate. Khaled made sure to bring the cameras with him and has blessed us with 11-plus minutes of classic Khaled. Congratulated by countless Bahemians on his successes, shopping for a new crib, popping bottles of champagne, and riding jet skis; Khaled takes the islands by storm a