Photography by Travis Shinn Gov’t Name: Ermias Asghedom Age: 24 Reppin’: Los Angeles Notable Releases: Single: “Hussle in the House,” 2008; Guest verse on Snoop Dogg’s “Upside Down,” 2009; ...

Nipsey Hussle has had an incredible year. First he built a deafening buzz on the streets with his Bullets Have No Name mixtape series, then ...

“You know what y’all need to do? Get together; make a ‘We Are the World’ record!” —50 Cent, “Be A Gentleman,” circa 2000 I’ve never looked ...

Snoop Dogg recently announced that he will be releasing a special edition of his latest album, Malice N Wonderland. The re-packaged disc, titled More Malice: Deluxe Album ...

Once signed to Dr. Dre’s former label, Death Row, under Suge Knight’s regime, Crooked I never got to work hands on with the super producer ...

Nipsey Hussle is no stranger to the studio. When he first began pursuing his rap career, the rising West Coast star went to the Watts ...

As the only XXL staffer reppin’ the Golden State and, more specifically, the city with no seasons, I often find myself embroiled in East Coast ...

Yesterday’s blog had the brightness of an Esham record, which I apologize for; when something’s front-and-center in your head, it’s tough to maneuver around the ...

It's no secret; the music industry is full of snakes, gossip-mongers and supposed stand-up dudes who actually sit down to pee. Still, there are plenty ...