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The 2014 XXL Freshman Class cover shoot was insane, wild and utterly incredible, but above all, it was shrouded in mystery. With 12 artists coming in from across the country—complete with entourages, managers and family members—as well multiple photo and video crews, the result was a day that would inspire a serious case of FOMO for any hip-hop fan. Well, X...

Rocko's Real Spill is delayed a bit, but that doesn't mean there's music to let go. Today, to give fans something to hold them down, the Atlanta rapper releases "Comform" featuring Jadakiss and Problem. The tape is scheduled to release on May 9...

2 Chainz drops off the video for "Trap Back." In the black and white themed clip, the rapper rides his bike through Los Angeles and add in a scene from Step Brothers. "Trap Back" hails from 2 Chainz' newest project the Freebase EP. Press Play...

Soon to be Harvard student Swizz Beatz received the honor of being inducted into the Bronx Hall of Fame this week, as the borough celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Grammy Award winning producer  was joined by four other Bronx natives who were also honored including David Zayas of TV show Dexter, film and television actress Rachel Ticotin, New York Jets guard William Colon III, and Tony Award-w

Queens rapper Meyhem Lauren is joining forces with Buckwild for his upcoming album, Silk Pyramids. The newest release from the LP is called "Street Hop," which features 2014 XXL Freshman Troy Ave and The Break's own Retch. Check out the teaser above...

Logic has been dropping plenty of loose tracks to build up the release of his EP, While You Wait. After delivering “Alright” with Big Sean, “While You Wait”, and "Now," the Visionary Music Group MC is back with "Finding Forever." The track samples Com...

Mike Jay releases the steamy new video for his record "2 At A Time." The Capitol Recordings R&B singer has a big appetite and it's on full display in the video. Also check out his single "Birthday Suit" below.   "2 At A Time" "Birthday Suit"

Lil Durk is ready to deliver a big single this Friday with "Party" featuring Young Thug. Produced by Young Chop, the song sounds like it'll do some damage in the clubs. There's only the radio rip, but you can stay tuned for the CDQ later on...

Cee-Lo told TMZ he had “no regrets” for passing on Pharrell’s international hit “Happy.” Last month Pharrell revealed that Cee-Lo originally recorded his lucrative single “Happy,” before the label shelved it. TMZ caught up with the Goodie Mob member yesterday (May 6...

2Chainz says he’s going back to his roots for his new album.  The ATL rapper who was recently sentenced to 18-month drug diversion program plans to follow the trend of his EP Freebase, offering fans more insight on his life with the forthcoming LP. “I’m s...

XXL takes you behind the scenes of the #XXLFreshmen14 cover! Check out "Behind The Scenes Photos From The XXL Freshmen 2014 Shoot."