XXL Mag

What truly lurks inside the ill mind of Hopsin? That is something the lyricist’s annual video series of the same name could never really answer, not with any real depth at least; those records are small pieces of a much grander, more vivid sonic puzzle. Ther...

Astro walks around his neighborhood stirring up quite a lot of mischief in his new video "Yes I Know My G." Playing the exact opposite of Mr. Nice Guy, the teenage MC wreaks havoc on the NY streets in the sunny visual that hails from his latest project...

Lupe Fiasco is currently writing a sci-fi crime novel on Twitter, titled Teriyaki Joe: Neo-Harlem Detective. The move could be described as both genius and insane, but is actually pretty expected coming from Lupe; these days, the Chicago MC seemingly prides himself on being an artist who just doesn't really care what other people think...

Minneapolis’s own Prof is the newest signee to Rhymesayers Entertainment. In this announcement, Prof introduces us to his lavish life through a press conference. He fields questions from reporters and even cracks jokes about doing everything like Macklemore. It’s...

Just releasing her Call Me Crazy, But... EP, Sevyn Streeter treated fans to a listening last night at NYC's Mister H. The event was presented by Hennessy V.S. Already penning hits for Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, and Tamar Braxton; Sevyn has quite the catalog now venturing off into a solo career of her own and she seems to be getting a lot of support. As ...

Los Angeles rapper Kanin brings along his fellow Compton cohort Kendrick Lamar for a new track, "Winner Circle," off his recently-released project, Old School New Sense. You can pick up a copy of Kanin's album on Bandcamp by clicking here...

E-40 has been in hip-hop for over two decades. He has made a plethora of hit records and worked with almost everyone in the industry. The Bay Area OG has also been with his wife, Tracy , for over twenty-five years. These high school sweethearts been together since 1985 and married in 1991 ...

Trae Tha Truth keeps it all the way real in his latest video, linking with Da Brat and Dougie D in "Ghetto Life." Shining light on the harsh conditions of the ghettos, in the clip the rappers reflect on tough times endured over the years all the while mentioning the strength it takes to reside in these tough areas...

Elzhi has officially reached the amount allotted to fund his forthcoming album. To continue the momentum, the Detroit rapper releases another new freebie called “The Recap.” Although it's a rough draft of the song, it’s a firm reminder that he isn’t a slouch behind the mic. Listen to Karriem Rigg...

Adidas has officially confirmed a new deal with Kanye West. Previously, Kanye West had announced the partnership between the German shoe brand and himself during an interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez last Monday. A press statement from Adidas circulated today and it outlines the reasons for bringing Kanye West into the company's fold...

B.o.B has built a reputation for putting on newer acts to his hip-hop audience. After the success of “Airplanes” that featured Hayley Williams of Paramore, Bobby Ray grabs Priscilla to showcase her talents on “John Doe.” The track will ...