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Childish Gambino is coming off the successful release of his second album, because the internet, last month, and during his promo run the famously hilarious rapper/actor stopped by the XXL offices to chop it up about his past as a comedian. Gambino ...

Yesterday the news broke that Mac Miller and his longtime independent record label Rostrum Records had parted ways amicably after their initial contract had run its course. Today, Mac, while on his way to New Zealand to perform at the traveling Big Day Out festival, released an exclusive statement to XXL saying he's ready to move on after the split. "The ...

Ciara and Future already know their baby's gender, but the power couple is choosing to keep fans guessing for now. Yesterday, as a guest on The View, the Body Party singer confirmed rumors suggesting her and her fiance are expecting a child...

Just a few weeks ago, World Star Hip-Hop released a documentary directed by Mandon Lovett and focused on young upcoming rappers battle with the mean streets of Chiraq. Lil Durk, King L, Young Chop, Lil Mouse, Lil Herb, Lil Bibby and Lawless Inc...

Photography By: Samm Mcalear Last month, Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh released their collaborative effort Fresh Veggies. In celebration of the mixtape’s release, the pair embarked on a mini-tour that stopped in Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles. We h...

Killer Mike sets the scene in the rural south for his latest video "Ghetto Gospel." Literally taking viewers to church in the clip, the rapper preaches a good word all the while showing off the countryside. "Ghetto Gospel" is off of Killer Mike's 2012 release R...

It's been a minute since we've heard from Yasiin Bey, but the artist formerly known as Mos Def released a major impromptu announcement earlier today. It turns out the Brooklyn-based MC has taken his talents to Africa to curate a new creative clan called A County Called Earth...

Trill Entertainment rapper Lil Phat was shot dead outside of Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia last year on June 7th. Lil Phat, real name Melvin Vernell III, was only 19. There we're five men who were charged with Phat’s 2012 murder and faced six counts of participation in criminal gang activity, murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission

Already arrested for drug charges stemming from a raid at Justin Bieber's LA home, rapper Lil Za was booked again yesterday after he flipped out just minutes from release. Even though his bail was already posted at the time, in anticipation of leaving, Lil Za smashed his phone causing him to immediately be rebooked on vandalism charges...

The first season of Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead were made up of five episodes that told a gripping, emotionally charged story. Despite a few technical flaws the game was widely hailed as one that breathed life into the dormant adventure genre. Arme...

Drake used to be on his "Worst Behavior" as Jimmy Brooks on the popular show Degrassi, and in case you don't remember, the actor turned rapper reminds viewers by stunting his acting chops on the new SNL promo. The funny four-minute clip foreshadows Saturday Night Live's season premier that has the makings of a classic, considering Drizzy's prior acting experience and SNL's hungry new cas

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