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Looks like Nicki Minaj's latest single has gone platinum. The rapstress announced the news via Instagram along with the release of "Anaconda" on UK iTunes. "Just released on UK iTunes and is now certified #Platinum in America #Anaconda #PolowDaDon #DaInternz @bigjuice205 on the boards baby...

After the release of his chart-topping studio album Seen It All  on Sept. 2 and shutting down the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a performance of "Holy Ghost," Young Jeezy decided to give fans a more personal look into the album. Jeezy is...

XXL's new issue features the definitive story of G-Unit, from their acrimonious split to their triumphant reunion. And as part of that issue, we also filmed a documentary on the 50 Cent-led crew. Directed by Kellen Dengler, we follow the Unit as 50, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck and newest member Kidd Kidd spill the stories of what went wrong and how they were able to put everything back tog

Win a chance to go see Ty Dolla $ign, along with Lil Bibby, Joe Moses and TC 4800, on his 'In Too Deep' tour by. In order to win you must follow both Ty and XXL on twitter, tweet out messaging from XXL with hashtag #XXLInTooDeep and include the tour city of their choice. Random winner...

Wiz Khalifa dyed his hair purple today and people are flipping out about it. It seems—since after the news broke that Amber Rose is divorcing him Wiz—he's looking to start fresh and leave his troubles in the past. When he posted the picture on Instagram many fans had a lot to say about it. Here is ho...

For the past four plus years, producer A-Villa has been juggling his time between working as the vice president of a bank and cultivating his upcoming debut album, Carry On Tradition. With features from Action Bronson, Killer Mike, Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, Nature, Havoc, and Cormega all rhyming over grimy boom-bap beats, Carry On Tradition will surely be in rotation when it drops on Nov. 4 via Cl

It's been 14 months since Bishop Nehru and DOOM first announced their collaborative project, NehruvianDOOM, and today the patient public finally has it in its hands. The album, completed over the intervening months at DOOM's London studio, combines the masked MC's well-worn production and free-flowing rhymes with the 18-year-old Nehru's freshly dusted approach to crafting narratives, and had fans

Flying Lotus recently released his fifth studio album You're Dead! today and to celebrate. He went in on Twitter and completely broke down the recording process for the entire album. In about an hour from now I'll be talking about the album on here...

Hip-hop fans often witness their favorite rappers riding around in whips that they can only dream of one day acquiring. From Rick Ross to Big Boi, check out "14 Rappers Showing Off Their Sick Whips." Loading View on Instagram @-webkit-keyframes"dkaXkpbBxI"{ 0%{opacity:0...

A$AP Rocky is a true influencer in today's culture. The man known for his hits such as "Problems" and "Purple Swag," has not only taken the rap game by storm, but has set several fashion trends that have become popular within hip hop. However, Rocky left some of his loyal followers scratching their heads after dropping his record "Multiply" in which he takes shots at

When Drake dropped "Wu-Tang Forever" he generated praise from fans all over and even earned the respect of several Wu-Tang Clan members. A remix to the song was allegedly in the works, but never fell through. Verses for the highly anticipated remix were already recorded by some members of the clan while they were on tour in Europe but according to a recent MTV interview, everyone's verse

Mary J. Blige drops the video for "Right Now." Setting the scene in the studio, Mary once again organically shows why she's indeed the "Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul." Press Play. "Right Now" appears on Mary J Blige's new album The London Sessions...