T.I

T.I. drops the new visuals for "Hello" featuring Cee-Lo. The ATL rapper finds himself in the middle of the desert on a journey of a lifetime.  We follow the MC on his way to "salvation" using this video as a metaphor of the Hustle Gang boss' journey and the many adversities that come along his way. Her...

Just hours after releasing the single, T.I and Lil Wayne are back with the official video. The pair worked on “Ball,” which was on last year’s Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head. “Wit Me” possesses that same energy over some booming 808s. In the clip, Tip and Weezy a...

Whether you like it or not, hip-hop is prime fodder for reality TV. From rapper-versus-rapper competitions to melodramatic relationship exposés, the inherent drama of the rap world offers a goldmine of opportunities for television producers. With ...

T.I. drops new music today. "Wit Me" featuring Lil Wayne brings a fast tempo song that the two lock in on. Tip's upcoming album Trouble Man: He Who Wears The Crown is set to release later this year.  The video for the track should release later today as well. The two MCs w...

May is coming to a close, and that means that most schools around the country will be out for summer. With that in mind, XXL decided to dig into the archives and look back at some of our favorite rappers when they were still in school. Now, her...

We're not sure why, but it feels like this next week is going to be a really important one for new music. It could be Kanye's upcoming appearance on SNL, where he's rumored to be premiering a brand-new single ("I Am God"?), or maybe it's the release of Daft Punk's anxiously awaited Random Access Memories (we've heard it on the low, and it's awesome), but something's definitely in the ai

While T.I.’s certainly no novice to the world of rapper-run-labels, first co-founding Grand Hustle Records in 2003, last week’s G.D.O.D. marked the first group project from T.I.’s Hustle Gang (the moniker chosen to represent the collective of Grand hustle signees). Boasting a well-...

The NBA playoffs are in full-swing, and with only four series left, it's coming down to the final moment to determine which team's the league champion. But the NBA playoffs aren't only good watching high intensity basketball; they're also prime events at which to see your favorite rapper (if you're into that kinda thing)...

T.I. appeared on Hoodrich Radio with his Hustle Gang crew to promote his recently released mixtape, G.D.O.D. DJ Scream was introduced to Doe B, Big Kuntry King and a few newer members in the crew. Tip listed out some of the features on the tape, and then shared how the tape was formed...

Yesterday, the rap game was blessed with monumental news that Chief Keef had officially joined Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad line-up. Although Keef reps his own Glory Boyz Entertainment clique, the signing marks a new union between Atlanta and Chicago, a cross-over of drill and trap...

After weeks of waiting, T.I.'s Hustle Gang releases its debut group mixtape G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die). The 21-song tape features appearances from Grand Hustle alum B.o.B, Travi$ Scott, Iggy Azalea, Trae Tha Truth, Young Dro, Chip, Mac Boney and Spodee, as well as appearances from the likes of Young Jeezy, French Montana, Meek Mill and more. Che...

Yesterday, the world of music was rocked when news broke that Rihanna and Chris Brown had finally called it quits. It was surely a tragic day for the dozens - and that's a generous estimate - of people out there that genuinely care. But the news got XXL's staff thinking - isn't this something we really should've seen coming? We've al...