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One of XXL\'s Freshman Class, Big K.R.I.T. has just leaked \'Dreamin,\' the first taste of his new album \'Returnof4eva.\' The 24-year-old from Mississippi released his album, \'K.R.I.T. Wuz Here,\' gaining

Female MCs and The Male Ego: Why There Are No Women In The 2011 XXL Freshman Class (PHOTOS)

Rap is music. Music is a business. Like any business, trying to find the balance isn’t always simple but a conscious effort must be made. Discrimination not only extends between race, lifestyle and political values but it also occurs between genders. The struggle for female rappers ...

The 2011 XXL Freshman Class Revealed (PHOTOS x VIDEO)

Everyone is talking about it and now we finally have the official lineup of XXL\'s 2011 Freshman Class, wherein the magazine picks the hottest up and coming MCs of the year. Hip-hop fans have been ablaze, discussing the list all over the internet and XXL has finally posted the brand new version ...

50 Cent and Soulja Boy Cover XXL Magazine (PHOTOS)

50 Cent and Soulja Boy share the cover of the November issue of XXL Magazine. 50 Cents face is covered with a shirt and Soulja Boy sports his many tattoos and jewelry.\r\nThe issue hits the stands on

BEHIND THE SCENES: Kanye West & G.O.O.D. Music XXL

It feels like if Kanye doesn\'t make headlines at least every other day, the man must be falling off. With that said, Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music record label were recently seen at a photo shoot

Ciara Is Probably Sick Of The Keri Hilson Comparisons

Recording artist, dancer, actress, and model Ciara recently sat down with XXL and anwsered a question asking whether or not her hometown peer, Keri Hilson, had taken her place. There are some comparisons

5 Most Hilarious Excerpts From Kanye West's XXL Feature

Kanye West is seriously the most entertaining person ever. By just being himself, Kanye continually keeps us laughing with his wicked sense of humor and over-the-top persona. The newest issue of XXL

NEW MUSIC: Jay Rock 'So On'

Jay Rock is one of the best emcees to come out of the \"New West.\" He is a throwback to the early 90s movement that gave us legends like Pac, Cube, Kurrupt, Snoop, etc. Along with Nipsey Hu$$le, he is

The Not So Many Faces of Drake (PHOTOS)

As he has become a bigger and bigger star Young Money rapper, Drake\'s face has been plasterd on numerous magazine and as great as he is to see, these magazine covers seem to have one thing in common.

Kanye West Graces the Cover of XXL's October Issue

Kanye West has been creating quite a buzz for himself lately, from promising to drop a new song every Friday from now until Christmas to closing out the MTV Video Music Awards. To add to his

Tahiry Is XXL's Latest Eye Candy (PHOTOS)

Tahiry is set on making it past the lost memories of yesterday\'s video vixens. She would like for you to know that she is more than just Joe Budden\'s ex-girlfriend and a hot body. She is a woman on a

T.I.: I Ain't No Mothaf*ckin' Snitch

T.I. covers the most recent edition of XXL Magazine and in the cover story addresses the rumors of him bein\' snitch.\r\n\"Please understand the G code that I learned from, if you speak out your mouth that

T.I.: I Ain't No Mothaf*ckin' Snitch

T.I. covers the most recent edition of XXL Magazine and in the cover story addresses the rumors of him bein' snitch. "Please understand the G code that I learned from, if you speak out your mouth that

Bow Wow Slaps Kat Stacks Into Place

The Hip Hop/R&B singer Bow Wow pleas his side about the false accusations of the Kat Stacks beat down. Bow Wow sets the records straight after rumors have been thrown around about Kat Stacks embarrassing

Diddy's First XXL Cover Feature (PHOTOS)

For the first time ever, Diddy has gotten on the cover of XXL Magazine. As much as he\'s accomplished, it\'s surprising that he hasn\'t been featured on the cover of the publication before. XXL has put

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