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Since Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug broke the news that they would be releasing a joint mixtape earlier this year, fans have been anxiously awaiting the next bit of information regarding the project. XXL recently caught up with Rich Homie Quan and the rapper had quite the update on the mixtape...

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Rihanna's love for the World Cup 2014 is well documented. So when Germany pulled the win with a last minute goal, RiRi was there to celebrate with the team. Congrats to Germany but the real MVP is Rihanna.

There's finally some actual hip hop coming from VH1's "Love & Hip Hop." XXL Freshman August Alsina and Iggy Azalea are just two of the stars supplying tracks for the soundtrack, VH1 LOVE & HIP HOP: MUSIC FROM THE SERIES. Common, Gary Clark, Jr., Emeli...

Kanye West hasn't had the most harmonious relationship with airports since he became a globe-trotting superstar. In a previously unreleased clip from a 2010 reality television show pilot unearthed  by TMZ, a jovial Kanye is seen in the studio discussing his displeasure for travel and the people he encounters at airports. In the c...

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, toasts the debut of their first ever global campaign created for Nectar Impérial Rosé, the historical Rosé Champagne leader in the US market. Directed by Acclaimed Director Samuel Bayer and produced by Omelet, an LA-based branding, marketing and entertainment company, the campaign will launch today as paid digital media in 30-sec

As Trey Songz and Drake showed us on 2009's "Successful," a hit song can sometimes be found by simply stating the everyman's general desires. Kirko Bangz may not have the same momentum now as Drake had then, but at least he has this concept down on "Rich...

To the victor goes the spoils but who knew the spoils would come by way of a supermodel? Now that the World Cup is over, Naomi Campbell has decided to show some love to the champions of the tournament, Germany. The model is gifting Beats By Dre 24 Carat Pro headphones to the winning team...

It has been a minute since we heard new music from D.I.T.C. veteran Diamond D. The producer, who hasn't dropped an official project since 2008's The Huge Hefner Chronicles, is gearing up to release his seventh solo album, Diam Piece, on August 26. For true ...

The true hip-hop heads know MC Eiht is good for more than a guest verse. The Compton legend teams up with the famously Tupac Shakur-affiliated Outlawz for "Shut Em Down," which comes with a Jae Synth-directed video set in Los Angeles, Calif...

Spike Lee is known for creating some of the most epic movies of all time and his love for New York sports teams. Keeping it New York all the way, Lee has connected with headwear company New Era to create a special heritage collection based on the New York Yankees...

It's hard to think of a rapper who would hear Val Venis' intro and think, "This would make a dope sample." Wale would be one. If you thought King Chip and Casey Veggies would be another two, you'd be right. The two sample the chauvinistic intro to "Lipstick on the Blunt," produced by The Sparks Foundation (Emilio Sparks and engineer John Sparkz). ...