Bun B Holds Star-Studded Panel on “The Ethics of Hip-Hop” [Photo Gallery]Bun B Holds Star-Studded Panel on “The Ethics of Hip-Hop” [Photo Gallery]XXL was on hand to hear Bun B, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli and Trae Tha Truth discuss spirituality and being role role models...jessejesse
Jim Jones Sells 21K in First WeekJim Jones Sells 21K in First WeekThe Dipset Capo and Wiz Khalifa are the only two rap artists in the Billboard Top 20 this week...jessejesse
Wiz Khalifa Sells 198K in First WeekWiz Khalifa Sells 198K in First WeekWiz debuts at No. 2 on charts...jessejesse
One for the Road: A History of Rap’s Retirement PlansOne for the Road: A History of Rap’s Retirement PlansLil Wayne announced that he will retire at 35. Will he stick to the plan? XXL takes a look at other MCs who have made retirement plans and see how it panned out...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Gucci Mane, Pharoahe Debut on the ChartsGucci Mane, Pharoahe Debut on the ChartsWhile R&B giants Chris Brown and Jennifer Hudson dominated the top of the charts...jessejesse
Wiz, Lupe and Snoop Perform at MTV’s Spring BreakThe artists behind three of rap's biggest March album releases rock the crowd in Vegas...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Look at Me Now: 2008 Freshman RecapLook at Me Now: 2008 Freshman RecapA lot has changed since the leaders of the new school graced the cover of XXL in 2007. See how their careers have turned out...ccherycchery
Lupe Fiasco Holds Onto Charts LeadLu managed to push an additional 46K units of Lasers off shelves this go-round...jessejesse
“Beat Knockin’,” XXL‘s Article on the Top 5 Producers to Watch in 2011 [April 2011 Magazine Excerpt]XXL lists the new hitmakers that are helping craft the hits of tomorrow...ccherycchery
Lupe Fiasco Reveals Tour DatesThe man with the current No. 1 album is ready to take his act on the road...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Lupe Tops the Charts, Sells 204KLupe Fiasco earns his highest ever debut on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart...jessejesse
Lupe Projected to Top the ChartsThe Chicago native's Lasers looks to have shaken up the charts...XXL StaffXXL Staff