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Gaining traction for his ‘90s homage on his latest mixtape The Jones, Caleb James has got next. Here’s what you need to know about the Windy City resident. Standout: "Mr. Jones" Also check out: "6AM" And: "Flexin" Name: Caleb James Age: 22 Hometown: Chicago I grew up listening to: Roc-A-Fella, Bad Boy and Cash Money. Most pe...

Paris fashion house Balmain continue to set the industry ablaze with their hand crafted biker denims. Detailed with indigo distressed denim, ribbed panels above the knee, articulated knees with several pockets. These biker denims have been a huge trending item throughout the industry, now available at: MrPorter...

Webbie is set to release his fourth installment of his Savage Life series on November 19. The first single is a continuation of his “Bad Bitch” record from Savage Life. Here, he sticks to familiar topics on part two, evoking the feeling that the old Baton Rouge livewire is back. Listen to ...

Game hasn’t been tight lipped about his frustrations with Interscope. Although he has his ups and downs, the Compton native has fulfilled his contract obligations and confirmed he is now a free agent. “Recently, a free agent. Was signed...

After months of delays, Cam’ron drops his new mixtape Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1. Killa keeps it strictly for the block with features from Sen City, Loaded Lux, 2 Chainz and more. Guests on the production tip include Araab Muzik, Skitzo, YH Zombies, among others. Y...

West Coast rapper Blu has teamed up with producer Nottz for a collaborative EP, Gods In The Spirit, that's set to drop on October 22. Yesterday the pair revealed the god-like artwork for the record along with the tracklist, but now the pair is back with the first track off the collection, a triumphant bit of boom-bap featuring Nitty Scott, MC called "Boyz II Men...

Unveiling his "Shoes For Running Tour Webisode", Big Boi gives fans a behind the scenes look at his day to day life.  Granting viewers a glimpse at his hectic schedule, the rapper travels from place to place following the release of his new album. ...

Drake’s Nothing Was The Same is set to top the Billboard 200 charts this week. Drizzy’s optimism turned out to be half-true (not quite a millie), as his album will attain Gold certification, according to HitsDailyDouble. Early projections indicated his album is on course to sell over 675,000 copies in the first week. Currently,...

A couple weeks back, XXL reported that model-turned-rapper LoLa Monroe was no longer affiliated with Taylor Gang Records after we spoke with an executive at the record label. In an interview with HipHopWired, LoLa reiterated what XXL had previously reported regarding her status with Taylor Gang. According to ...

Fans of the the fight inciting, crunk creations of Three 6 Mafia have been wondering what is up with the future of the group for some time now. DJ Paul teased about a quasi reunion with most of the founding members of the group, minus Juicy J, back in June...

During an appearance at Cipha Sounds' Take It Personal at the UCB Theater in New York City, Brooklyn rapper Lil Cease spoke about the time that Cease and his late friend The Notorious B.I.G. were to meet legendary pop singer Michael Jackson at the late singer's personal studio to record Biggie's collaboration with Michael Jackson, "This Time Around." ...