Kanye West Remains On Top, While Akon Just Makes It Into The Billboard 200’s Top 10Kanye continues to lead the pack on this week's SoundScan rundown...XXL StaffXXL Staff
SCRATCH:When Record Labels Go WrongJay-Z, Dame Dash, Master P, Irv Gotti, 50 Cent... Who's The Biggest Loser?SCRATCHSCRATCH
Rappers Climb The Charts, Ludacris Inches His Way To Gold StatusMany rappers have climbed up the charts this week, including Kanye West, Akon, T.I., Ludacris and Lil’ Wayne...XXL StaffXXL Staff
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ’08: Asher Roth:So Far, So GoodThe latest great white hope speaks on being passed up by Jay-Z and catering to the black audience...XXL StaffXXL Staff
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ’08: Kardinal Offishall:Six Degrees Of KardiHe's been courted by Jay-Z, worked with Lil Wayne, 50 Cent records at his house and he is signed to Akon. Kardinal Offishall discusses his A-list affiliations and his upcoming project...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Update: Akon Changes Plea In Fan Toss Case, Sentenced To Community ServiceAkon pleads guilty to tossing fan offstage...XXL StaffXXL Staff