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Black Dave keeps it 100 percent NYC on his new single "5BORO." The Brady James-produced cut finds Black Dave paying his respects to every borough that put on for the culture. If you will be in Austin next week, check out his showcase dates below...

Are Lil Boosie and Webbie linking up for the follow-up to their 2003 collaborative album Gangsta Musik? Trill Entertainment Twitter sent out a tweet that appears they are. #GangstaMusik2 coming soon!!!! #TRILLFAM #TrillEnt #Music @BOOSIEOFFICIAL & @OfficialWebbie BACK AT IT!!! — ...

The murder for hire trial of James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond—former CEO of Czar Entertainment and Game's former manager—as well as co-defendant Rodney Johnson resulted in a hung jury today (March 7) on each of the four counts of murder for hire and conspiracy for both defendants, according to Henchman's attorney J. Bruce Maff...

Just two days after Boosie's release, Plies hits the studio to dedicate one to him. Check it out above.

Young Thug’s label situation is still unknown. Back in 2013, Thug signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Brick Squad, which is operated by Asylum/Atlantic imprint. Lately though, the “Stoner” rapper has been stating that he is unsigned and looking for a new home. In January, Thug an...

Rick Ross delivers the visual for his new hit "War Ready" featuring Jeezy and Tracy T. With a survival of the fittest theme, the three MCs escape from an unexpected attack proving true to the theory that they are indeed always ready for war...

Just a few days from after launching his new Hip Hop Trivia app, Murs unveils the title to his upcoming Strange Music debut. Mursday will be dropping sometime this Summer. Murs’ last album, 2012′s Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl, came out on Devil’s Due/Murs 3:16. Check the video of above...

Nike has just inked their newest athlete in Johnny Manziel. The Heisman trophy winner declared for the NFL closing one of the most exciting and storied college careers in just a short two-year period. While playing on Saturdays the Quarterback sported adidas sponsored jerseys as a Texas A & M Aggie, but will be sporting Nike head to toe on Sundays. It ...

DJ Scream debuts the first video from his "Hunger Pains" video series today. For its introduction, Scream invites viewers into his world, which consists of a non-stop grind of promotional run, radio station interviews and studio sessions...

In 1978 the Nike Air Tailwind made it's debut at the Honolulu Marathon. Nike is digging into the past and bringing these 1970's favorites back with the new Nike Air Tailwind 79 Pack. The black and grey sneakers are a blast from the past with a classic silhouette perfect for the menswear enthusiast...

The selection for the XXL Freshmen 2014 is kicking into high gear, and yes, you should be as excited as we are here in the XXL office. In preparation for this year's class, we let some possible candidates tell us why they think they deserve to be part of XXL Freshmen 2014...

Earlier today, Lauryn Hill was released from prison after serving three months for tax fraud. On the eve of her leave, Hill released a brutal track called “Consumerism.” The track marked the occasion that she is officially free. This is...