XXL Mag

50 Cent's friendship with Floyd Mayweather goes back more than a decade, and by all accounts it was a positive and genuine friendship—until recently. Things went downhill fast in 2012 after the duo's The Money Team promotions company tore them apart, with Mayweather backing out and 50 left with a $2 million deficit. But ...

Memphis rapper Yo Gotti takes fans behind the scenes of his latest hit single, "Errrbody" to discuss the premise behind the video and how it is relevant today in hip-hop. Music director, Benny Boom, aids Gotti in the process by detailing the significance of the characters and setting in the visuals ...

With the success of Kid Ink, the former XXL Freshman is teaming up with his Bat Gang crew to put out a mixtape. Today, here's the last leak off 4Bs called "Where Dey At." The My Own Lane rapper grabs King Loss and Shitty Montana to do their thing over the Jahlil Beats production...

The bond between 50 Cent and Eminem has always been rock strong. In an interview with Music Choice, 50 Cent conveyed his faith in Eminem's superiority over his peers in Hip-Hop by acknowledging how Em would destroy any black rapper alive...

With YG and DJ Mustard bringing back the West Coast, 2014 XXL Freshman Ty Dolla $ign is on a mission to put it on the map too. Before dropping his debut album, Free TC, he comes through with his highly anticipated mixtape Sign Language. Weaving every track together, the laid-back effort features the likes of Rich Homie Quan, Rick Ross, Dom Kennedy and my more...

K Camp drops the video for "Oh No." Speaking of his current frustrations in the video, K Camp tells viewers why he doesn't waste his time exercising meaningless endeavors. "Oh No" appears on K Camp's new mixtape In Due Time.

Brooklyn native Ken Rebel dropped the video for his new track "Rebel Anthem," featuring Big Vic'k, which focuses on his hometown neighborhood of Bed-Stuy. The track is off his upcoming project, Rebelution, and follows up his buzzworthy last tape, R.E.B.... Read More ...

Update (Aug. 26, 4:45 pm): New information in this story has been leaking out, as reported by the San Jose Mercury News. According to the paper, Jeezy was one of six people arrested—the other five were apparently working for the Under The Influence Of Music Tour—all on suspicion of possessing an assault rifle, and are currently not considered suspects in the shooting death of Eric Johnson, who was

The Jordan Brand has been enjoying the success of their 'Sport Blue' colorway as of late, and they look to capitalize on that success by releasing the Air Jordan 6 this Saturday in a 'Sport Blue' color. The silhouette will be released in an all-white leather upper with sport blue accents to compliment the sneaker smoothly...

Trinidad Jame$ continues to put more music. His latest offering is "Hollywood," which is produced by longtime collaborator Raak. Expect more from the newly independent rapper to come soon.

Ty Dolla $ign’s mixtape Sign Language drops today. This project featuring the single "Lord Knows" is one of 11 cuts from the project. The singer-songwriter is still working on his debut album as well as few collaborating projects, including one with Rich Homie Quan and another with YG and DJ Mustard. But that’s not...