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Drake’s new album Nothing Was The Same hits shelves today, already one of the most polarizing tracks is last week’s leak “Wu-Tang Forever.” While some Wu members applauded Drizzy’s efforts, many Wu-Tang fans were appalled by the OVO rapper’s use of their coveted super group. In an interview, U-God revealed th...

Drake's latest album, Nothing Was The Same, is officially in-stores today. In the run-up to the release of the album, Drake has been making the media rounds for promotion of the new album. During his media blitz, Drake has been hit with a serious of strange questions by interviewers looking to elicit a colorful answer from Drizzy...

Agenda Show has become one of the largest trade events in North America taking place three times a year in New York, Long Beach, CA and now Las Vegas Market place. The show attracts hundreds a brands from street-wear to action sports and everything in between...

When Drake rapped "Not even talkin' to Nicki" on "Tuscan Leather", it was obvious that the separation from his YMCMB cohort was having an impact on Drizzy. Later adding the he "dropped the ball on some personal shit", it left many to wonder exactly what private matter he was referring to in the song. Alt...

Detroit’s own Guilty Simpson is releasing his collaborative concept album with Philly beatsmith Small Professor. Highway Robbery is set in a post-apocalyptic Detroit where the entire EP is a narrative for survival. Guilty describes his day-to-day struggles to try and make it out alive. Back...

On the release day of Drake’s Nothing Was The Same, he also celebrates the big day by providing the visuals for his single “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” In the short film set in 1985 Miami, Drake plays a kingpin who gets his lover kidnapping by a rival gang. Using his killer insti...

Migos presents an Asian inspired video for "Chinatown". Directed by Gabriel Hart, the trio hits the well known attraction brining southern flavor to the oriental city. Watch the rappers sip on sake and flex flashy jewels in the new visual. ...

Big Daddy Kane came on The Combat Jack Show to discuss a number of topics. He gives his thoughts about the about the Mr. Cee situation. Kane also discusses Long Live The Kane, Doug E Fresh tutelage and how he taught him how to rock the crowd, The Juice Crew, KRS-One, Madonna and plus a number of other topics. Thi...

Class is in session. Producer Mike Will Made It takes over the principle's office so he, Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa and Miley Cyrus can school their classmates about MJ's famous footwear in the new visual for the beat maker's track "23." Mike Will's upcoming album Est... Read More ...

While Drake’s long-awaited Nothing Was The Same album dropped today, there are cool things happening outside of hip-hop as well. Earlier this week, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose ended the adidas D Rose Tour, which included stops in 10 countries and 13 cities across Europe and Asia over the summer. A...

XXL is giving away two tickets to select dates for Big Boi's Shoes For Running Tour starting on Wednesday, September 25, in Asheville, North Carolina. To win all you need to do is be the first person to answer the following trivia question and submit your entry to xxl@xxlmag.com. ...

On the last installment of The Arsenio Hall show, 2 Chainz dished on college days, his 2 kids, and creating fairy tale creatures. Performing "Black Unicorn", the rapper broke down the meaning of the song for Arsenio, explaining that term entails a much deeper meaning...