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Dating rumors continue to heat up around Rihanna and Drake as the two were spotted enjoying a meal last night. The two hit up a sushi restaurant in Amsterdam and although they left the establishment separately, it seems the two weren't attempting to conceal the outing...

Since his release from jail, Lil Boosie has been a busy man. From hitting the studio, to releasing two new freestyles and shopping at the mall, Boosie hasn't wasted anytime in getting back into the swing of things. But what everyone is waiting for is to hear Boosie finally speak to the public. Boo...

When Lil Boosie was released early from prison on Wednesday (March 5), Boosie's close friend and labelmate Webbie thanked God for freeing his brother. Webbie tells TMZ "I told Boo that God has a plan. He got my brother free." Now the...

Lil Boosie has been a busy man ever since his jail release on Wednesday (March 5). He released two new freestyles and previewed new music he's working on. But after being in jail for the past five years, Boosie had to update his closet.  Boosie was spotted sho...

Big K.R.I.T. wraps up his “Week Of KRIT” with a smooth solo joint called “Egyptian Cotton.” Backed by saxphones and knocking bass, K.R.I.T. delivers the definitive reason why we rock with him in the first place. This is great. Hear...

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...

Ed Note: The following is an essay remembering Gang Starr's classic album Hard To Earn, which celebrates its 20th anniversary tomorrow, March 8.  In the spring of 1994, Gang Starr’s booming system classic Hard To Earn was my favorite album. I played the f...

Casey Veggies treats us with a gift for the weekend. “Anything Goes” is all about his determination in going for it all. Young CV talks about his early beginnings at 13, and how far he’s progressed in the rap game. The hook—which features his melodic refrain—is listing his accomplishments and brushing off anyone who tries to hold him back. Can't knock his ambition. ...

Directed by Benny Boom, YG’s “Who Do You Love” video revolves around him finding out his girlfriend has been cheating on him. So to get his mind off things, he hits the town with his boys and attends a big party. The entourage in tow is DJ Mustard, 40, Drake and more. My Krazy Life...

Chinx and his homie French Montana jump on Sage The Gemini’s “Gas Pedal” with a few freestyles. Chinx also spits on other tracks such as “Who Do You Love,” “Up Down (Do This All Day),” and “We Dem Boyz.” "Gas Pedal" "We Dem Boyz" "Who D...

Lil Boosie took to social media to share with his fans a majority of his most recent news since his release. Yesterday (March 6), he posted his first photo since his release and two freestyles while he was driving home from prison. Today Boosie's manger posted on his Instagram a preview of upcoming music...

Rick Ross performs "Sanctified" off his new album Mastermind on The Arsenio Hall Show and he wasn't alone. Joining him was Big Sean and Kanye West to perform their verses. You can watch it above.