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Detroit native Denmark Vessey represents his hometown roots to the fullest. After garnering a buzz for Cult Classic, the Motor City rapper/producer is ready to takeover 2014. Standout: "HoeininDaGaddaDaVida" With Scud One Also check out: "#CultClassic" And: "They Schweepy" Name: Denmark Vessey Age: 29 Hometown: Dearborn, MI I grew up listening to: Babyface, Guy, Cani

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After nearly four years and an appeal, former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross recently lost his lawsuit against rapper Rick Ross that claimed the MMG head, born, William Roberts II, had used his identity for monetary gain. But there are lessons to be learned from the situation, according to Freeway. In a state...

Troy Ave releases his video for the Tony Yayo assisted track, "Show Me Love" which captures the two rapper's popping bubbly among a sea of women. The track appears on Troy's recent release, New York: The Album.

K.E. On The Track just ran into a bit of controversy with producer Major Seven over a beat he was accused of stealing. Now, you can add Future to the list of people that have a problem with the beat maker. Yesterday, a track by Future titled "Rocky," which is purportedly off the K...

Snoop Dogg's recent visit to the White House was capped off with an invitation to perform at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. The Dogfather obliged and performed a special set in honor of jazz legend Herbie Hancock. Backed by a live band, Snoop performed an altered version of his classic hit "Gin & Juice" sliced with US3's "Cantaloop" which utilizes a loop from

Doe B’s funeral took place Saturday (January 4) in the late rapper's hometown, Montgomery AL. An overflow crowd packed into the True Divine Baptist Church for the services, reports the Montgomery Advertiser. Doe B's mother stepped to the podium and expressed kinds words for her slain son as did B's manager Frank White. T.I....

The Break alum A$ton Matthews shows appreciation to one of the great wrestlers of our time: Scott Steiner. In his newest track, Matthews drops gritty lyrics about possessing the pump and riding around his city being the big dog. This will most likely appear on his upcoming mixtape, A$ton 3:16...

Veteran hip-hop producer DJ Premier recently looked back on the year that was with a list of his personal picks for 2013's best 20 hip-hop tracks. The lineup includes some standouts like Drake's "Pound Cake" and also some hidden gems such as Demigodz's "Just Can’t Quit." ...

Happy New Year! This week on Instagram not only put an end to 2013 but birthed 2014. As many finished up the year with a bang and others took the time to chill out, there was a variety of happenings on the social site this week! Check out XXL's best Instagrams of the week featuring Chance The Rapper, Rihanna, and Drake...

With all the drama in the rear view, Queens duo Mobb Deep is finally almost ready to serve fans with their eighth studio album, The Infamous Mobb Deep. Along with the usual suspects on production like, Havoc and Alchemist, frequent Drake collaborator Boi-1da recently revealed he will be adding his sound to the forthcoming LP...

Young Buck is jacking for beats. After dropping remixes of popular tracks in consecutive days, the Cashville rapper continues the trend, this time adding a verse to the late Doe B's "Kemosabe." Also, peep Buck's "Sh!t (Remix)" and "Karate Chop (Remix)...