XXL Mag

Well, 2014 is finally getting underway in terms of hip-hop album and mixtape releases, with the first two of our 25 Most Anticipated Albums—ScHoolboy Q's Oxymoron and Rick Ross's Mastermind—coming in the past 10 days. And with a slew of new projects on the way, the year is shaping up to be a formidable contender to challenge last year's epic release schedule that saw new projects from Jay Z, Drake

Big Sean offered the dope hook to Rick Ross’ “Sanctified.” Now, the G.O.O.D. Music member has released his verse that was left off the cut. Look out for a mash-up soon. Check it out above.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian wedding date will be May 24, according to Daily Mail who got the information from UsWeekly. The couple will be walking down the aisle in Paris. Who can forget the proposal that Kanye did to Kim back in October 2013. Kanye reporte...

I think everyone has that favorite former hip-hop couple that they wished was still together today. Gathering up a bunch of photos of couples of the past, XXL presents "Hip-Hop Couples That We Miss."

Consequence is coming back into the picture and he’s bringing along some new music. Remixing a cut off Beyonce’s new album, Cons and Company Of Greatness give it a hip-hop twist. Check out the track above.

Check out Smoke DZA's new video "City Of Dreams" up top. In the clip the rapper pays homage to the empire state which also happens to be his native stomping grounds. "City Of Dreams" is off of Smoke DZA's Dream.ZONE.Achieve LP.

 

The 7th annual Soundset Festival, taking place at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN, this year boasts an a-list lineup that includes Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul, Cypress Hill and many more. Wiz and Nas (who will perform Illmatic in its entirety), is slated to co-headline the one-day musical experience alongside Atmosphere...

Rick Ross latest album Mastermind is predicted to take the top spot next week with Pharrell Williams and the Frozen soundtrack battling for runner-up, according to HITS Daily Double. Rick Ross is predicted to sell 145-160k while Pharrell Williams latest album G I R L is rumored to get 85-95k. This week, ScHoolboy Q took the No. 1 ...

King Los announced on Twitter that Zero Gravity 2 is being released March 24. #ZGII 3-24-14 — King Los (@iamKingLos) March 5, 2014   Los is gearing up to go on Kid Ink's tour along with Bizzy Crook. He released Becoming King last year....

Watch André 3000 as Jimi Hendrix in the upcoming Hendrix biopic. The short video clip below shows an intimate conversation between two lovers, Hendrix and Linda Keith (Imogen Poots). All is By My Side will have its U.S. debut at the SXSW Film Festival this month. ...

C. Breezy hits the 'Net with an unreleased track that may land on his new LP, X. Check out "New Flame" featuring Rozay.