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With Big K.R.I.T.'s debut album, Live From The Underground, due out next month, XXL helps listeners get ready with his 25 Most Essential Songs...

The Mississippi MC tells XXLMag.com about the artists he worked with on the new LP, including the legendary B.B. King...

Killler Mike returns with R.A.P. Music, where El-P handles the production, and Bigga has a few things to say...

The former Little Brother producer and Duke professor aims to elevate hip-hop...

A triple threat (rapper, producer and songwriter), 28-year-old 4th Pyramid is focused on changing the game with sheer force. Already securing credits for the likes of MF Doom, Pete Rock, members of Wu-Tang and more, along with dropping his recently released album, The Pyramid Scheme the TO native looks ready to shake up the competition...

XXL links up with Curren$y for the first two stops of his "Jet Life Tour 2012"

Like his 2011 track, J NiCS is on the 'road to riches' and per the record, he 'can't be stopped.' Representing Miami, the 26-year old is focused on making his mark on the game by keeping it trill and staying true to his craft. Shine on...

Facemob adds 12th solo album release on top of plans for joint LP with Beanie Sigel...

Pap, one of several MCs to record a Trayvon Martin tribute track, can't believe Zimmerman posted bail and will be a free man till his trial next year...

XXL links up with Curren$y for the first two stops of his "Jet Life Tour 2012" in Houston April 19th and New Orleans April 20th! Stay tuned for Pt. 2 !

Dallas native Dorrough Music teams with DJ ill Will and grabs a handful of big name features for his latest mixtape, Highlights...

Trae Tha Truth lets loose a teaser for his upcoming "I'm On 2.0" video, featuring Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B and Mark Morrison...