Earlier this week, the 2015 XXL Freshman class performed at New York City’s Best Buy Theater, putting on a show that was memorable for a variation of reasons. Although 10th spot winner, Kidd Kidd's arrest in front of the venue pretty much broke the internet, other things like Fetty Wap closing out the show, K Camp getting concert goers turned up to the max and DeJ Loaf getting stuck in the crowd a
Last night at New York City's Best Buy Theater, the 2015 XXL Freshman Class took over for a performance that was memorable for plenty of reasons. Shy Glizzy opened the show rocking the new Yeezy 350 Boosts and performing with his puppy on stage; K Camp led a singalong with the whole crowd to some of his biggest hits; Tink impressed everyone with her lyrical master class; Vince Staples rocked the m
Tyrese has been hard at work lately finishing up the final details on his sixth solo studio album, Black Rose, which is set to drop on July 7 through his own label, Voltron Recordz. He's been kicking off anticipation in the last few weeks by dropping his first single, "Dumb Shit" featuring Snoop Dogg, and following that up with the track's video featuring the two getting plenty cozy with
Memphis rapper Yo Gotti takes fans behind the scenes of his latest hit single, "Errrbody" to discuss the premise behind the video and how it is relevant today in hip-hop. Music director, Benny Boom, aids Gotti in the process by detailing the significance of the characters and setting in the visuals
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The 2014 XXL Freshman Class cover shoot was insane, wild and utterly incredible, but above all, it was shrouded in mystery. With 12 artists coming in from across the country—complete with entourages, managers and family members—as well multiple photo and video crews, the result was a day that would inspire a serious case of FOMO for any hip-hop fan.
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While the world was either tuned in to watch the Golden Globes, or watch Girls premiere on HBO, or throwing up the ROC at the kickoff of Jay Z's world tour, Drake visited Harlem to film the video for "Wu-Tang Forever." A writer at Noisey snuck onto the set of the video shoot and snapped some photos. Present in th...
Here is behind the scenes footage of Miguel's "How Many Drinks (Remix)" video featuring Kendrick Lamar. He describes why it is a live performance video. The R&B artist says that the video will elevate the artistry of the record, while also give a way for fans to get to know him on stage and as a performer. Yo...