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UPDATE:  Migos will drop their album Y.R.N. 2  around Thanksgiving. The Atlanta trio stopped by XXL to share some information on the release date for their highly anticipated debut. "Y.R.N. 2 is going to come out around the winter time," says Quavo.  "As soon as the w...

Vic Mensa had a massive SXSW, as we pointed out, and today he drops his own recap video documenting his experiences. The Chicago MC was one of the best performers of the week, and this video helps illustrate the madness. Check it out above, and check all of our coverage from SXSW 2014 right here...

Audio Push hit SXSW last week, and brought a camera crew along with them to document their week. From rocking shows with Dom Kennedy and Hit-Boy to linking up with Kendrick Lamar, YG and a whole host of others, the Cali duo from the HS87 crew made the best of the often-grueling fest...

Amidst all the talk of SXSW veering off into the mainstream and leaving less room for up-and-coming artists, Mike WiLL thinks having both parties present is actually a good mix and the chatter should cease. In an interview with XXL, Mike unveiled that he's confused by the recent SXSW comments, because having those corporate people around should be a rising artist's dream come true...

Boldy James had a big SXSW, performing a handful of shows—including opening for Nas at the Mass Appeal showcase—and even coming out on stage with Escobar to perform "I Sold Dope All My Life" during his headlining set that night. Before he ...

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Soulja Boy was running late to his SXSW showcase. Last Saturday, XXL was scheduled to interview the Stacks On Deck Entertainment chief at 2:00 p.m. The time was pushed to 3:00 p.m., but still there were no signs of Soulja. When 4:00 p.m. finally came around, he arrived with Migos in tow, causing pandemonium as everyone rushed to get pictures with the entourage that also included Rich Homie Quan,

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If you're anything like us, you're probably mentally and physically exhausted from all this SXSW business. And it's been a hell of a ride along the way, nonstop music and a ridiculous overflow of information. But that doesn't mean we've slowed down—four days in to the madness, XXL still keeps holding things down. Here are ...

Concert Photography By: Lucas Farrar (@MrFarFetched) Like the hundreds of shows going on at SXSW, Gunplay was armed and ready to perform to a live crowd at Suite 101. He’s been having a pretty active week while out in Austin. Just recently,...

SXSW took things to a whole other level yesterday (March 14), with massive sets from Wiz Khalifa, Future, Nas, A$AP Mob, B.o.B and a whole hell of a lot more. Luckily, after three days of the madness, XXL is still holding you down. Here are our five favorite moments from Friday's lineup. Enj...

Lil Wayne is officially beginning his rollout for Tha Carter V. During his CRWN interview at SXSW, Wayne spoke about the new single he’s been working on. The self-proclaimed Best Rapper Alive promises his CV single will come within a week, and he’s allowing his manager Cortez Bryant to choose which one is best. Since he's...