issue 158

Changes Hip-hop has finally found a new way to release albums. Words Sidney Madden Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

Chairman's Choice: King Drive, Open Mike Eagle Words Chairman Mao Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here. King Drive hail from Chicago but clearly worship at the altar of NYC street sounds of yore...

Related: Meek Mill and Waka Flocka Flame Respond to Donald Trump’s Comments on Baltimore Riots Waka Flocka Flame Wants To Buy Out His Contract With Atlantic Records Waka Flocka Flame Says His Beef With Gucci Mane is “Under The Rug” Waka Flocka Flame Is Running for President Waka Flocka Flame Reads ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Behind The Boards: Sean Paine Gucci Mane's go-to engineer tells how Guwop keeps the streets flooded from behind bars. Words Dan Rys Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

Doin' Lines: Young Buck The G-Unit soldier fills in the blanks. As told to Emmanuel C.M. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

All Things Go Two brothers from Tupelo, Miss. dominate as hip-hop’s most popular new duo. Words kris ex Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

What's Happenin': Charles Hamilton Once chalked up as a waste of his considerable talent, Charles Hamilton is back with a new label deal and a fresh approach. Words Dan Rys Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine...

Train Of Thought: Big Sean "One Man Can Change The World" Feat. Kanye West and John Legend Words Dan Rys Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

Legacy West Coast veteran and latest Strange Music artist Murs is still a boss in this game. Words Jeff Weiss Images Samantha Levi Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

Pay Attention Two of hip-hop’s finest, Tech N9ne and Murs, chop it up before hopping on tour. Images Samantha Levi Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine. Don't miss our cover stories on Meek Mill and Rick Ross right here...

Stay True After working his way through the underground hip-hop scene, Action Bronson is now ready for the big leagues. Interview Ernest Baker Images Andrew Link Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine...

Look At Me Meet Jhonni Blaze, the latest breakout star from Love & Hip Hop: New York. You’re welcome. Interview Sean A. Malcolm Images Ahmed Klink Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross on the cover. ...