Five years ago, a then-25-year-old Lil Wayne capped off an inhuman run of mixtapes, guest features and unofficial leaks with the release of the biggest ...

Game’s 2011 LP, The R.E.D. Album, must have impressed Ne-Yo. That’s because the R&B star recently announced in an interview with Hip Hollywood that he’s ...

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Up-and-coming Memphis, TN rapper Don Trip has been building quite a buzz with his heartfelt Cee-Lo-assisted banger, "Letter To My Son." But when XXL recently ...

Fat Joe is prepping to drop his new mixtape, the sequel to 2010’s critically acclaimed album, The Darkside, Vol. One, for free this Halloween, (October ...

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Breakout: "Hoodies On, Hats Low" Also Check: "RocknRolla" And: "Don't Give It Away" Name: FreeSol Age: The ages of the band members range from early 20's to early 30's. Reppin': ...

Birdman's impressive roster has allowed the mogul to stay relevant. XXL takes an historical look at Cash Money's artists over the years...

Jay Rock had the Internet going nuts after he posted a picture of Dr. Dre giving him dap in the studio. The picture was snapped ...