This weeks sports new releases from East Coast icons like N.O.R.E. and Ghostface Killah, as well as underground mainstays Nametag & Nameless, Illogic & Blockhead ...

As we show off freestyles from the 2013 XXL Freshman Class, we take a look book at some more classic freestyles form previous classes. Last ...

Kendrick Lamar is a huge rap star since his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city was met with critical acclaim. Before K.Dot rhymed about poetic justice, he ...

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. ...

Miguel may be considered the best new sound in R&B, but he also dabbles in a little hip-hop when he can. His album, Kaleidoscope Dream, ...

Last week, XXL got up with Cassie to discuss details on her forthcoming mixtape, RockaByeBaby, due out tomorrow. After revealing the tracklist that includes guest ...

This week finds Tyga unleashing his third album under the YMCMB banner Hotel California, as well as Rich Boy's long-awaited sophomore release Break the Pot via Vice/E1. ...

  Kid Cudi drops a new track off his new album Indicud. Indicud is set to be released next Tuesday. He grabs Compton's very own Kendrick Lamar to ...

According to a report by the L.A. Times, Kendrick Lamar is going on the road for his first world tour of his career. Currently, Lamar is ...