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News Birdman Talks On Fellow YMCMB Members' Projects <p>Birdman spoke on upcoming projects for YMCMB members to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/birdman-says-busta-rhymes-mystikal-dropping-albums-in-may-most-of-ymcmb-also-releasing-lps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+xxl-mag+%28XXL+Magazine+|+Hip+Hop+News%2C+Music%2C+Artists%2C+Album+Reviews+%26+Lifestyle%29" target="_blank">XXL</a>, and it's going to be a busy year.</p> By Rose Lilah January 06, 2012
News Wiz Khalifa Explains Title Of Album "O.N.I.F.C." <p>In a recent interview with Shade 45, Wiz Khalifa explained the meaning of his upcoming album, <strong>O.N.I.F.C.</strong></p> <p>During the radio show he revealed that the acronym stands for "Only N*gga in First Class." His inspiration for this title came from Prodigy's debut album <strong>Head N*gga In Charge</strong>, "It’s inspired by Prodigy’s <em>H.N.I.C.</em>,” <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">added</span> Wiz. "When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong."</p> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2012
News Kendrick Lamar Talks "Buried Alive" & Drake <p>Kendrick Lamar had interesting chat with XXL about his interlude on Drake's "Take Care", called "Buried Alive".</p> <p>Check out some of what he had to say on that track and on working with Drake below.</p> <p>XXLMag.com: What was your first meeting with Drake like? You speak about it some in the verse.</p> By Rose Lilah November 17, 2011
News Amber Rose Addresses Funkmaster Flex Criticism, Offers Interview <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">While taking exception to comments Funkmaster Flex made about her earlier, Amber Rose calls Flex an asshole, and is willing to reconcile on his show.</p> By Rose Lilah September 29, 2011
News Mary J. Blige Talks Recording For Rick Ross’ ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ <p style="text-align: justify;">Mary J. Blige recently shared some details with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/09/mary-j-blige-reveals-details-on-her-rick-ross-duet/">XXL</a> about recording with Rick Ross for his upcoming <em>God Forgives, I Don’t</em> album which is expected to be released in December. The song was done in Marvin Gaye’s studio in LA.</p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;">“I did a crazy, crazy record with Rick. Rick is fly. He picks the best beats man. That guy is amazing with that.</p> By Rose Lilah September 28, 2011
News Future Explains Signing With L.A. Reid <p>Future had flashbacks of the past when he signed his first major label record deal a few-weeks ago. Future recently finalized a contract with new Epic Records chairman, Antonio “LA.” Reid, and the man behind hits such as YC’s “Racks” and his own “Tony Montana,” tells XXLMag.com that the music exec wouldn’t let him leave the building without getting his John Hancock.</p> By Rose Lilah September 23, 2011
News Fat Joe Preps "The Darkside 2" Mixtape, Taps Chris Brown For New Album <p><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">Joey Crack is gearing up for the release of his first mixtape, which will have a "street" sound.</p> By Rose Lilah September 21, 2011
News Nicki Minaj Discusses Suicidal Thoughts <div id="story_body"> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Nicki Minaj </strong>is rocking what seems like her millionth cover, but this time it's for <em>Cosmopolitan</em>, a glossy that rarely lends it's front page to darker beauties. Salute that Barb! In her cover story, Miss Minaj hushes her cartoon characters to reveal intimate details about her traumatic upbringing, challenging come-up, the difference between her and Gaga's ensembles and what kind of nose she loves on a man. But we'll just let her tell it...</span></p> <p> </p> By Rose Lilah October 06, 2011
News Kreayshawn Says Rick Ross Beef Is Over And She's "Misunderstood" <p>Despite Rozay's threats to slap her purse carrier, Kreayshawn jokingly says the only beef going on with Ross is the few steaks she bought DJ Khaled to mediate the situation.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah September 14, 2011
News Lil Boosie Caught Smuggling Codeine Into Prison <p>Incarcerated Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie continues to bolster his 'Bad Azz' rep by piling on charge after charge, while awaiting trial on an initial first-degree murder charge in an Louisiana prison.<br /> <br /> The rapper, born Torrence Hatch, has been charged, along with two other inmates, for attempting to smuggle codeine syrup -- a Southern rap staple -- into the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where Boosie is currently housed, according to local CBS news affiliate WAFB 9.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 26, 2011
News Eminem Reaches One Billion Views on YouTube <p>Eminem might have been snubbed at the Grammys, but when it comes to social networking, he's part of an elite group of artists to reach the top in viewership.<br /> <br /> The 'Recovery' hitmaker is expected to join Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber as the only artists to achieve one billion views on YouTube.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 22, 2011
News Man Arrested for Stealing Laptop From Lil Wayne Video Shoot <p>A South El Monte, Calif. man posing as a backup dancer was arrested Friday (Feb. 18), after stealing a laptop, a Louis Vuitton purse and various other valuables from the set of a Lil Wayne music video shoot.<br /> <br /> According to police, Marco Negrete, 20, took a laptop, purse, a wallet and tickets to the NBA All-Star game, sometime between 9PM and midnight Thursday night (Feb. 17), from a trailer at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif. The trailer was located on the set of the music shoot for Lil Wayne and Cape Town, South Africa singer Porcelain Black.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 20, 2011