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Back in October, Game discussed with XXL about leaving Interscope, being a free agent, and possibly signing to Cash Money. Later on that month, it appeared that the signing was confirmed when Game tweeted it's “Time to close the door on these niggas.” Fol...

With Twista’s Back To The Basics EP releasing today, the rapper celebrates the occasion with his "Ferocious" video. Adding in a classic element to clip, the rapper rebirths his signature sound that the game's been missing all the while showing off his new style. Twi...

Mack Wilds stopped through to chop it up with DJ Tony Toca on Shade 45. Spitting a few lines over Wu-tangs classic beat, the Grammy nominated R&B crooner definitely has a few bars up his sleeve and he's not afraid to show it. Check it out...

Karrine Steffans posted on Instagram texts from a fight with Lil Wayne earlier today. She deleted those pictures, however her Instagram is filled with smoking hot photos of her. So here are her Hottest photo's on Instagram.

New Orleans rapper Pell drops a dreamy track titled “Imaginary Friends.” Produced by Staccs, the former Break artist showcases his strong rhymes and encapsulating delivery. “Imaginary Friends” is set to include a stop-motion video releasing soon that’ll help explain the acronym “TFG” that him and his friends have created. It’s a movement waiting to blow. Check o...

It's no secret that Lil Wayne and Karrine Steffans have maintained a very public on-again-off-again relationship over the years. However, after all this time Karrine now claims she's done with the rapper and even Instagrammed a few intimate pics to prove it...

Chance The Rapper had an amazing 2013. He's one of the most talked about young rappers out right now. He also released his highly lauded mixtape, Acid Rap, back in April this year. His buzz began back last April with his impressive debut project, #10Day. However, before #1...

Timbaland was featured in New York Magazine's 2013 Culture Awards issue, and in the extensive story he unleashed his thoughts on the state of music today as opposed to his own heyday in the late-1990s and throughout the majority of the 2000s...

XXL is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to Chris Webby Presents The Home Grown Music Winter Tour in New York City tomorrow! The Connecticut native, Chris Webby, will shut down Gramercy Theater tomorrow (Dec. 11). Five fans can win two tickets by telling us what your favorite Chris Webby song is and emailing us at xxl@xxlmag.com before 1 p.m. tomorr...

With Land Of The Crooks EP releasing on December 17, Sean Price & M-Phazes keep the teasers coming. On their latest offering, Sean P. and Roc Marciano go in with killer verses over some sinister production. Some murder type thinkin’. ...

Jordan Brand is preparing to release the Air Jordan 12 Retro in its original color-way. The retro's signature nickname dubbed “Taxi,” was originally launched the year of Michael Jordan's fifth championship in 1997. The sneaker features a white upper, black leather finish and Jordan's iconic number "23" at the heel. The Air Jordan ...

Nitty Scott, MC had a lot on her mind. Earlier today on Twitter, the Brooklyn rapper addressed certain publications and their processes of co-signing the next up-and-coming female in hip-hop. Her series of tweets delve into the cases of Kreayshawn and Lola Monroe, who were two promising acts to blow up since Nicki Minaj’s undeniable run. Late...