Fresh off of the release of his Def Jam, debut, Live from the Underground, Big K.R.I.T. breaks down his 10 favorite underground albums...

Big K.R.I.T. both epitomizes and stands out from today’s crop of young MCs. Since 2010, he’s used the Web to release three free projects, but ...

Everybody loves waka, apparently. This is something we learned while working on this month’s issue. Yeah, he might not be the most lyrical dude on ...

David Banner may have stepped away from the mic for two years, but you can’t tell by his sixth solo album—which, in reality, is the ...

After dropping a slew of singles and videos, David Banner releases his highly anticipated free album, Sex, Drugs & Video Games. Featuring appearances from A$AP ...

He’s only been around three years and already everyone from the gangstas to hipsters love Waka Flocka Flame. The riotous rapper and architect of hits ...

With Big K.R.I.T.'s debut album, Live From The Underground, due out next month, XXL helps listeners get ready with his 25 Most Essential Songs...

Tastemakers and industry elites were in for a real treat last night (May 15).  That’s because, Mississippi MC, Big K.R.I.T. held a private listening party ...

With recent talks of big-name collabo albums, XXL examines 15 that are exciting, though seem unlikely...