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On this day, August 29, in hip-hop history... 2005: Monday, August 29, 2005 is a day that is forever present in the memories of the people of New Orleans, La. On the day Hurricane Katrina landed and the levees broke one of hip-hop's most vibrant cities endured one of the biggest disasters America has ever seen. Nea...

Looks like Brandy's brother won't be serving time behind bars any time soon, after copping a plea deal with the L.A. District Attorney's Office. Earlier today, singer/actor/sex-tape connoisseur, Ray J, was able to get three crucial charges dropped after pleading guilty to misdemeanor trespassing following a May 30 incident. ...

Jeezy is released from jail, a source tells XXL exclusively. He posted bail for not only himself but the other five individuals who were arrested with him. The "Trap or Die" MC is home and will release a statement in the next couple of days...

Former XXL Freshman, Angel Haze,  is switching her style up. Or, in actuality, she's returning back home to her roots. While attending the VMA's Red Carpet, Angel was able to talk to MTV News about her new EP, which will feature Haim, but also, a lot of more singing from the rapper. “...

It's been five long years since Wyclef Jean has put out a studio album, but the Haitian artist/philanthropist refused to remain dormant during those years. With recent talk of assisting 2014 XXL Freshman Chance The Rapper with some new music and calling on Troy Ave for a special anti-violence project, Wyclef always stayed close to hip-hop...

Besides slaying every stop they have been on thus far on their tour, Lil Wayne and Drake, now happily have some souvenirs. Avianne Jewelers provided some awesome gifts for Tunechi and Drake when they stopped and performed in Queens. The jewelers are notoriously known for making luxurious for the likes of Busta Rhymes, Birdman, and Future...

Joey Bada$$ is the latest hip-hop artist to voice his thoughts on the problems in Ferguson. During his interview with R&R the young rapper addressed the media and some of law enforcements choice tactics. “The media is very wise on the situations that they chose to publicize,” said Joey. "Situations li...

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Bobby Shmurda continues to give "Hot Nigga" new life with another remix. After French Montana delivered a monumental verse, the Flatbush native gathers Reggae superstars Mavado, Junior Reid, Popcaan and Jah X that ups the ante. Each bring their unique styles to the table and keep the energy high...

If they wrote a book on the life of D.O.C., you think anyone would read it? They should, f*@kers. Y'all have to wait, though. The secret weapon behind the N.W.A. franchise has a new LP and a few more chapters to live. Words Gabriel Alvarez Images Mike Schreiber The weekend could not have been better for 21-year-old Tracy Curry...

OJ Da Juiceman has new music in the works. In addition to dropping work Cap 1, the former XXL Freshman plans to drop a project of his own. During a recent interview with Noisey, the trapper turned rapper talked about his new album, The Otis Williams Jr. Sto...