If you’re reading this, it’s not too late. After much debate, XXL’s selection of artists for the XXL Freshmen 2016 Class is almost a wrap. Now, it’s time for the fans to vote for who you want to see snag a spot on the front cover. The artist with the most votes, who has not already been sele... Read more...

A 2Pac musical play is coming to Broadway in New York City possibly as soon as the end of this year, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation confirmed with XXLMag.com. “It’s based off the music of Tupac,” Vernal Cambridge, Executive Director of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, told XXLMag.com... Read more...

Machine gun kelly - I guess, the Eminem factor Danny Brown - Ok, why not. Kid Ink - Who? Future - How Much? Roscoe Dash - How? Hopsin - Who? Macklemore - Who? Don Trip -Who? Iggy Azalea - Who? French Montana - To this one I say --> No Childish Gambino? No A$ap? No Odd... Read more...

A.Dd+ - Genocide Slim Gravy: King Blue just gave me a beat and he said "Make sure that you rock it" 'Bout a year ago, big bro gave us a key to the city said "Here, n*gga lock this bitch, and don't let nobody in" Pretty soon, they'll be knockin' Made it in the XXL, now they watching The... Read more...

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EPISODE 29: Rap Radar Kingpin Elliott Wilson joins the Hype Men to discuss the new issue of RESPECT magazine + time spent with Rick Ross in Miami + "@ me or dap me" + Ego Trip + The Source Magazine + Elliott's falling out with Puffy + the Chingy XXL cover + why Common's Be got a XXL rating + O... Read more...
Note: If you're unfamiliar with Odd Future (and you wouldnt necessarily be in the minority) then below is a video of them performing their breakout single "Sandwiches" on Jimmy Fallon and a twitter rant from the group's "leader" Tyler, The Creator. Enjoy... What if a group came along that was... Read more...
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Tracklisting & download link below... Also you can stream before you download...but this one is worth it... (more…) Read more...