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Raekwon keeps the new material coming, This time, the Chef cooks up a freestyle over Gangstarr’s classic “Mass Appeal.” For fans of Rae, “Lions Paw” shows him doing what he does best. Stay tuned for his upcoming LP, F.I.L.A., due out soon....

It's no secret that hip-hop and the law sometimes have a hard time coinciding. With an ongoing battle between the two parties, there are times when things fall into a bit of a gray area. Looking back over some of those incidents XXL presents "Rappers Who Were Found Not Guilty...

Wale has always had a soulful side. Last night, BET aired the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards and the Washington D.C. rapper got the crowd moving by performing a rousing version of "Love Hate Thing," the single from his 2013 effort The Gifted...

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There’s been a lot of talk about the state of New York hip-hop lately. Regardless of whatever city claims to run the radio, the fact remains that the Big Apple is still ripe with new talent. Case in point: Manhattan’s very own Mike Milan. The rap...

Twista really is going back to the basics just like the title of his new EP promised. In the new video for the EP's first track "Intro/Freestyle," the word-bending Chicago rapper keeps the focus on his lyrics by performing at Chicago's Terror Dome, a location known for underground rap battles back in the day...

DMX has been in trouble with the law a lot recently, but he's finally back in the studio. A video taken on Thanksgiving eve in producer Dame Grease's studio shows the Yonkers MC working on a new song, titled "Never Give Up." According to X's publicist, it will be a gospel song, similar to "Lord Give Me A Sign," a single released off his 2006 album, Year Of The Dog...

With "Jumpin' Like Jordan" burning up the streets, Rich The Kid has what it takes to thrive as a solo artist. Get familiar with Quality Control's best kept secret. Standout: "Jumpin' Like Jordan" Also check out: "Water Whip" And: "Streets Too Hot" Name: Rich The Kid (Dimitri Rodger) Age: 21 Hometown: Queens, New York...

Over the weekend, Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker died of a car crash in Southern California. The 40-year-old actor’s untimely death shocked the world, including one who shared a connection with him. Shortly after hearing the news, RZA made a song called “Destiny Bends” featuring additional vocals by Will Wells. Listen to the tra...

Last month, rumors started to fly that OutKast would be reuniting in 2014. While those rumors are still unconfirmed, fans of the group have reason to be encouraged. Yesterday, Big Boi posted pictures of he and Andre 3000 hanging out together in Atlanta...

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Travi$ Scott releases some dark and eerie visuals for “Uptown,” which is the next single off his critically acclaimed mixtape Owl Pharaoh. This time around, the 2013 XXL Freshmen directed his own video, where we find him robbing a corner store with his crew and celebrating afterwards. The eight-...