Polo and Hip-Hop, an Oral History [Pt. 2]Polo and Hip-Hop, an Oral History [Pt. 2]In Part 2 of XXL's history of the relationship between Polo and hip-hop, we see the influence of Tommy Hilfiger and Kanye West...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon II Sells 169K in First WeekCudder leads the rap pack on this week's charts...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Is Jail Ever a Good Thing? Street Cred or Incredibly WrongSome believe that jail makes a rapper hot, but not our guest blogger...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Waka Flocka Flame & Pimp C Debut on the ChartsSouthern rookies and vets made their way onto the charts this week...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Lil Wayne & Gucci Mane Debut on the ChartsWeezy lands at the No. 2 spot while Gucci is two spots down at No. 4...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Gucci Mane Projected to Sell 65K in First WeekThe hitmaker's latest offering, 'The Appeal,' is set to be the third highest seller on next week's charts...XXL StaffXXL Staff
10 Best Rappers To Drop Albums While In Jail – Penitentiary ChancesNot every rapper in jail is hot...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Who’s Real? Who’s Fake? Who Cares? Just Be EntertainingSometimes, especially in hip-hop, entertainment value outweighs authenticity.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Lil Boosie Pleads Not Guilty to Murder ChargeLil Boosie pleads not guilty in case that could send him to death row... XXL StaffXXL Staff
Lil Boosie Indicted on Murder Charges, May Face Death PenaltyLil Boosie indicted on murder and drug charges...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Freshmen Class of 2008 Reunion, Where Are They Now?Freshmen Class of 2008 Reunion, Where Are They Now?Catching up with XXL’s Freshman Class of ’08... XXL StaffXXL Staff
The Hottest Rappers in the BingWhich incarcerated MC has the best chance to blow when he comes home...XXL StaffXXL Staff