If you don’t know, kiddies, in the late ‘90s a few rappers—and even a country singer— dropped albums using alter egos they created. Noreaga ...

You know if a dude is gonna add "Da Rapstar" to his moniker then he better be able to back up his lyrical skills and ...

I found this mixtape not too long ago while I was cleaning out my closet (Pause!) and, man, did it take me back to that ...

I remember the first time I realized Cassidy was nice. It was a Friday night and I was feeling a little lifted off “The Happening.” ...

For a while I’ve considered Hell Rell the most underrated member of the Dip Set. He’s been one of their illest MC’s, but son has ...

First off, did Serius refer to DJ Blazita as “the top DJ in the game right now as far as the streets is concerned”? ...

Though he looks like he should still be guzzling Enfamil by the gallons, don’t let the baby looks fool you: Cory Gunz’s lyrical mind ...

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[Editor’s note: DJ’s, to have your mixtape considered for “Mixtape Massacre,” send CDs to: XXLmag.com c/o “Mixtape Massacre”/ 1115 Broadway, 8th floor/ New York, NY ...