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Chicago has birthed a lot of stars in recent memory—Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa and Chief Keef. Lil Bibby, who has stayed on his grind alongside Lil Herb, is hoping to build buzz with his solo debut Free Crack. Hosted by DJ Scream, Gangbangin' Bibby gathers King L and Herb on the guest appearances, as well as beats by Honorable C Note, Young Chop and Black Metaphor. Is t...

YG Hootie is a Brick Squad Monopoly affiliate who used to go to high school with Kendrick at Centennial High in Compton. A few years later, Hootie reunites with his former classmate on “Two Presidents.” Over a Bravestarr beat, the two lyrical monsters trade dope verses and don’t hold anything back. The track will b...

It's been quite some time since Kendrick Lamar shook up hip-hop with his name-dropping verse on Big Sean's "Control." One of the names he dropped was that of North Carolina spitter J. Cole, who has now responded with a verse of his own. Cole, along with Pusha T and A$AP Rocky, is featured on the remix of Justin Timberlake's "TKO...

With Christmas less than a month away, the next few weeks will be filled with countless shopping trips leaving one's energy at an all time low. However, XXL is here to salvage whatever holiday spirit you may have left, presenting an abundance of gift ideas in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide...

It's a good time to be a Busta Rhymes fan. Earlier in the month, the 41-year-old rapper made waves by releasing "Thank You," an incendiary new track with frequent collaborator Q-Tip. He's built on the excitement by announcing a collaborative mixtape with Tip due out in December and by stopping by A Tribe Called Quest's reunion performance during the Yeezus tour stop in Brooklyn... Read M

As XXL reported earlier this month, incarcerated Nashville rapper Struggle Jennings sparked a local stir when he released a music video filmed from behind bars back in October. The hard-hitting “Black Curtains” video contains 2012 footage of Jennings inside the Davidson County, Tenn., correctio...

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XXL is giving away two tickets to A$AP Ferg Turnt x Burnt Tour in New York City on Dec. 6! Harlem's Trap Lord, A$AP Ferg, and fellow A$AP Mob are set to shut down Irving Plaza Friday, December 6th. Joining Ferg and the rest of the mob are Joey Fatts, Aston Matthews, Overdoz and 100s. A$A...

Thanksgiving was yesterday and many rappers decided to give thanks in a variety of different ways. XXL Presents: "What Went Down On Thanksgiving."

It was Thanksgiving this week and hip-hop's ballers have a lot to be thankful for! As the holiday festivities commenced, rappers showed out their new cars, flew in private jets and played board games with racks of cash. With Black Friday today, we can only imagine what expensive purchases rappers will be flashing in the near future...

Let's all agree, Erykah Badu is top 5 all-time. This singer is drop dead gorgeous. She is an amazing talent, wonderful person, and very funny (click here). Seriously, I would suggest following her on ever social platform. So for today's special Thanksgiving Selfies Friday, let's pay homage to the Queen herself, Erykah Badu