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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...

ScHoolboy Q recently divulged his thoughts on being romantic and as always it was hilarious. Among explaining that his dream date includes chili cheese fries and that he only lets special girls wear his hats, Q believe it or not, entails the early signs of a promising love guru...

Future unveiled the cover of his sophomore album Honest through his Instagram page. After piecing the individual pictures together you can see the full cover. You can take a look at the album cover below.

  Donte Beals is the mastermind behind the "Black Bottle Boys" varsity jackets that have been taking the scene by storm and The Fashion Firm is the Chicago bred clothing line that these ever-present jackets are made by. The Windy City brand has taken to talents nationwide creating gusts of buzz talk simultaneously branding DJ Khalid's We The Best team and the MMG rap group with iconic hi

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With Da Brat recently told that she has to pay Shayla Stevens, the woman who she brutally attacked with a rum bottle, $6.4 million, the rapstress decided to unveil a bit more about her side of the story. Explaining that although she does believe she was wrong, Da Brat feels like $6.4 mi...

Today's edition of Selfies Friday is featuring singer/song writer Tinasha. This bubbling star is turn heads with her voice and her drop dead gorgeous looks. Take a peek above.

Kendrick Lamar proves that he’s a versatile rapper, collaborating with unlikely artists and creating something fresh. After his remix with Imagine Dragons, K. Dot showcases his lyricism on “Backwards.” The track that features Australian rock band Tame Impala will appear on the upcoming Divergent soundtrack hitting stores on Mar. 11. Check out th...

Rocko drops off the visual for "Slang." As the rapper boasts the aspects of using a language unknown to many in the clip, Rocko also talks about laying low key and keeping your circle small to avoid unnecessary issues. "Slang" is off of Rocko's Lingo 4 Dummys project...

According to Billboard,  Macklemore's "Thirft Shop" is the top rap song of all time. Billboard is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hot Rap Songs chart and are counting down the top 100 tracks ever. In 1989 the chart was created as a result of the growing popularity of hip-hop with acts such as N.W.A. and ...

Snoop Dogg's french manicure has been the talk of the town on the hip-hop scene and 50 Cent now comes forth calling him out for it. Questioning Snoop's recent actions, 50 joked that the rap OG was going to have to further explain the odd incident and his reasoning behind the feminine nail designs...