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Lil B, Lil Twist, Yelawolf & More Make 2011 XXL Freshmen Class

Around this time each year, hip-hop fans begin to eagerly anticipate and debate the rappers that will make the XXL Freshmen class list. Usually one has to wait until the magazine's issue hits newsstands to get the full list, but this year the cover has leaked nearly a month early and spread far and wide. ...Read More »

Diggy Simmons Raps in Amy Winehouse Protege's Video

London native Dionne Bromfield is getting ready to release her second album 'Good for the Soul,' and the teen soul-pop star has enlisted a little help from Diggy Simmons for the album's lead single 'Yeah Right.' ...Read More »

Lil Twist Breaks Down His Three Favorite Coming of Age Rappers

Twist is set to drop his tentatively titled debut 'Don't Get It Twisted' later this year. The album's lead single features Wayne, who also made the transition from youthful MC to adult spitter. So we asked Twist, with a legendary list of rappers in mind -- LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Special Ed, Bow Wow and Wayne -- to breakdown three of the most successful acts that have grown up in the hip-hop biz. ...Read More »

What's in a Name Like Travis Porter?

Chad Finely Just say the name Travis Porter and images of a two-fisted country music rambler ...Read More »

Wiz Khalifa Ex, Natalie Nunn, Preparing Debut EP

Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage Up until two weeks ago, Natalie Nunn was your average Z-listed ...Read More »

The Many Looks of Nicki Minaj

Neil Mockford, FilmMagic Nicki Minaj owned 2010 and shows no signs of slowing down, but it's ...Read More »

Wiz Khalifa Will Be 'Rolling Papers' on Next Album

Following his recent performance of 'Black and Yellow' at the AFC championship game in Pittsburgh, Penn., on Sunday (Jan. 23), Wiz Khalifa set up a mid-week UStream session to announce a Mar. 29 release date for his new album, titled 'Rolling Papers.' ...Read More »

David Banner Scores 'Footloose' Remake

WireImage I Amazon David Banner capped off 2010 with the release of 'Death of a Pop Star,' his ...Read More »

Joe Budden Begins His 'Great Escape' in Preview Clip

He posted a new trailer that previews his upcoming EP with Slaughterhouse and solo album 'The Great Escape,' while also reminding fans about his first limited-edition book entitled 'Enter the Mind of Joe Budden' that dropped last year. ...Read More »

Styles P Announces New Album, 'Master of Ceremonies'

Johnny Nunez/WireImage Veteran New York rapper Styles P got a big new look in 2010 with a ...Read More »

Waka Flocka's Mom Preps New Female Hip-Hop Trio, June 5th

Debra Antney may have lost superstar Nicki Minaj as a client last spring, but being fired by Minaj hasn't stopped her desire to work with female artists. Antney, who's mom and manager for Waka Flocka and also manages Gucci Mane, is set to debut a new female hip-hop group called June 5th. ...Read More »