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Prince released two new albums yesterday (Sept. 30)—Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum (the latter recorded with his band 3rdEyeGirl)— and celebrated by doing a livestream special with Yahoo. Prince brought out Kendrick Lamar to perform "What's My Name," a cut from 1998's Crystal Ball box set. Kdot performed a new verse for the occas...

Oakland's own G.L.A.M. (formerly Glam.I.Rock) has been steadily on the rise since her Team BackPack days and it's about time you pay attention. The 23-year-old MC released The Feel at the beginning of the year - a chill tape that captures her Oakland roots down to the trippy artwork...

Pharrell continues to dominate in the world of music and fashion. After putting out his t-shirt collection with Uniqlo in the spring of 2014, the "Happy" singer and the Japanese brand launch once again the "i am OTHER" collection for the fall and winter of 2014...

After closing out their final show of the Drake Vs. Lil Wayne tour in Texas on Sunday (Sept. 27), Drake and Lil Wayne revealed a major announcement that's bound to get everyone hype. The YMCMB label mates hinted at the idea of reviving the tour next year after they released their respected albums...

One of West Coast's classic debuts.

Last year NBA 2K14 was one of the more ambitious sports offerings introducing new modes like MyGM and a tricked out MyCareer on next gen. While the blueprint was in place not everything went flawlessly as the title was severely hampered by less than stellar online functionality...

KidSuper is collaborating with BEASTCOAST—the super collective of Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers—for some must have street wear. The founder of KidSuper is gracious enough to link with XXL and allowing the opportunity for three fans to win some free merch. All you ha...

After being married for seven long years to Deen Kharbouch, rapper French Montana's divorce has officially been finalized. The Moroccan rapper is expected to fork over $2 million in the divorce settlement. After separating in 2012, the two have finally reach a legal agreement that satisfies both parties...

While Kendall and Kris Jenner were in Paris, Kendall caught her mother getting her groove on to Drake's verse on iLoveMakonnen's "Tuesday (Remix)." When I say "gets her groove on" I really mean "dances very passionately while appearing to do the nae-nae (kind of)."  Mother...

Los Angeles rapper Sahtyre is inching towards his LSD (Prelude) follow-up by previewing more music. Today, he drops "Base" that displays his cool and collected flow over some hard-hitting production. With his other track "Prince Thunder" making some waves, you can count on his next project to catch more attention on him...

Former T.I. protégé Doe B recently had some unexpected visitors stop by his gravesite. According to reports from WSFA 12 News, someone decided to dig a foot and a half deep near the resting place of the deceased rapper at Greenwood-Serenity Cemetery in Montgomery, Ala. "I never ...

Kendrick Lamar blew fans away when he dropped some highly anticipated new material. Lamar's latest single "i" is a motivational track laced with an Isley Brothers sample that delivered a sound no one was expecting yet everyone seemed to love...