Kirko Bangz

2013 XXL Freshmen, Action Bronson, jumps on the Statik Selektah beat for "Live From Kissena Blvd” record. This track is off Funkmaster Flex's up coming mixtape Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? First and foremost, the tracklist to this mixtape is unbelievable. Second, Bronso...

Trinidad Jame$ has other talents besides crafting hits about wearing gold. During the HoopXHang 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at SXSW, Ecko Unltd. was on-site to capture Jame$ in his natural element. We see the young ATLien shooting a few jumpers, taking it up the court and hitting a game winner...

If you never met a pimp, well, Trinidad Jame$ and Mach Five will school you. On a silky smooth beat, we have the 2013 XXL Freshmen killing the hook. This record is off the soundtrack to an upcoming shot film titled We Ballin’, coming out soon. The ...

New ATLien Scotty is readying a new project #FAITH dropping April 30. “Conversations on That Brown” is similar to having a few beers with a close friend, revealing your inner truths and bullshitting at the same time. Produced by DJ Burn One and Beanz N Kornbread, James kicks off the mellow, guitar-laced song. Later on, ...

Our recently chosen XXL Freshman will appear on Peter Rosenberg’s upcoming mixtape New York Renaissance that will be out sometime today. The young BK spitter seems to have an endless supply of tricks. He jumps on the sample-driven production of Harry Fraud for “Day in the Life.” Joey says...

Houston artist Boston George gives us the official visuals to his single remix "Molly" and he isn't alone on this track. He gets help from two XXL Freshman Class members in Meek Mill (2011) and Kirko Bangz (2013). The video was shot in Houston during NBA All-Star Weekend and directed by Michael Artis. Look out for Bosto...

Last week, when we revealed our 2013 Freshman class, a lot of people noticed that three rappers flaunted a dollar sign in their names. More than any other genre of music, hip-hop has been known to flash their riches, which often includes money, cars and clothes...

Here's your first look at the XXL Freshmen Cover photo shoot from our partners at Monster Energy. The video is packed with behind-the-scenes action including interviews with the Freshmen and sneak peaks at the cyphers. Also, stay tuned for an announcement of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: XXL Freshmen Live 2013, coming to a city near you...

Last night, XXL unveiled this year’s Freshman class. As expected, rap Twitter and the Internet was set off in a large debate that spilled over to early this morning. Every person has an opinion on who should have been on the Freshman list. Some...

Beyonce released a new song last Sunday called “Bow Down.” The Hit-Boy-produced track was the first part of a double single that includes “I Been On.” Apparently, a remix is in the works and features notable Houston rappers. According to My Fox...

Since dropping his hit “Drank In My Cup,” Kirko has been keeping his buzz alive and well through features with Meek Mill, Tyga and his own follow up, "Walk On Green." Here he releases the visual for the single “Keep It Trill.” His debut is sc...