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They’re two hustlers, baby! And they want you to know, it ain’t where they been but where they’re about to go. Pharrell’s prized pupils, CLIPSE are the leaders of the new school. Written By: Noah Callahan-Bever Though Malice, the older of the two Clipse brothers, may laugh at the suggestion, it’s clearly true. If one were to reduce the content...

50 Cent, who just unveiled his latest line of SMS Audio hardware at CES in Las Vegas, sat down with Sonic Electronix to delve into his latest business ventures and current studio projects. In the interview, Curtis talks about the status of his impending album Street King Immortal, which he notes will follow at the heels of his Animal Ambition mixtape set to be released in early 2014 ... Read Mor

Shaolin-based rapper Shyheim Franklin's legal troubles continue, as the Wu-Tang affiliate is in custody for leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident. The Rugged Child turned himself in to authorities yesterday (Jan. 8) as a result of allegations connecting him to an earlier car crash that killed fellow Staten Island-native, Felipe Avila...

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Pusha T took to Twitter to announced another leg to his My Name Is My Name tour, disclosing all stops in Canada. #MNIMN TOUR CANADA!! pic.twitter.com/UDXjT8gkWv — PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) January 7, 2014   See if the excursion stops in a city near you. The Thorn...

Jae Millz hops on a hip-hop classic in light of his upcoming mixtape, 1990+. The instrumental is Pete Rock and CL Smooth’s “T.R.O.Y.” and Jae doesn’t disappoint. Check out the track above.

After her drunk make-out session with super model, Cara Delevingne, Tuesday (Jan. 7) at the Knicks versus Detroit game, Michelle Rodriquez is instantly the hottest, most badass girl right now. So to honor the Fast & Furious queen, here's a gallery of her....

Forbes presents their third annual 30 Under 30, a list that tallies some of today's brightest stars across 15 different fields below the age of 30. The coveted honor boasts a bevy of founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and stellar artists. It is to no surprise that Hip-hop's own J...

Iggy Azalea’s The New Classic has yet to secure a release date, but the Aussie rapper continues to give fans a taste of what she has to offer. Over a bed of monkey noises, Iggy kicks some fun rhymes that get you to jump around. She even recommended that people “should def all dance in your underwear to it.” Pretty mu...

Da Greatest XXL has weeded through 40 years of music to give you a year-by-year breakdown of the most essential albums and singles in hip-hop history Compiled by Michael Gonzales, Mark Skillz and the XXL staff Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the December/January 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. O...

After rumors hinted at an OutKast reunion at Coachella, it has finally been made official by Big Boi on his personal Tumblr. “Outkast will be Headlining #Coachella 2014 ! Stank You Smelly Much ! And stay Tuned !!!” As previously reported, the rap duo has been on an extended hiatus since 2007. But tonigh...

You can add French Montana to the list of rappers who have announced new projects this year. During an interview with Rolling Stone, French clarified that the fourth installment in his Mac & Cheese series will act as his sophomore album instead of his mixtape...