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Reviews Freddie Gibbs' "You Only Live 2wice" (Review) Freddie Gibbs settles into a lane and dominates it for eight tracks of dense, enticing psychedelic trap. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2017
Original Content On The Come Up: YFN Lucci YFN Lucci is #OnTheComeUp. By Danny Schwartz April 05, 2017
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About HoodyBaby Get to know the Lil Wayne and Chris Brown affiliate whose musical identity can't be contained to one pseudonym. By Trevor Smith April 05, 2017
Reviews Kodak Black's "Painting Pictures" (Review) Kodak Black's debut album arrives amidst personal chaos and an ever-changing rap landscape. Did the Finesse Kid trick us all, or is he truly worth the hype? By Maxwell Cavaseno April 04, 2017
Original Content Crew Love: Divine Council In a new interview, Divine Council explains their "audio pastel" concept, why they idolize Jodeci, and reveals which of them smokes the most weed. By Danny Schwartz April 04, 2017
Original Content Meet Kent Jones: Jazz Wizard Turned Pop Sensation INTERVIEW: We the Best artist Kent Jones traces his musical journey from his roots as an industrious jazz nerd to his surprise chart-topping single "Don't Mind" and beyond. By Danny Schwartz April 04, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: March 27 - April 2 A Young Thug leak tops this week's list. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Original Content What "Humble" Tells Us About Kendrick Lamar's New Album We look for clues about Kendrick Lamar's upcoming album in his new song "Humble." By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Original Content CyHi The Prynce On Being "Underrated" & "Cruel Winter" Release "Being underrated, it's cool for me, because it lets me know people still respect what I have to say." By Danny Schwartz April 03, 2017
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Original Content Word On The Street: Did Drake Steal XXXTENTACION's Flow? "Look at Me" vs "KMT"? The people of Los Angeles weigh in. By Danny Schwartz April 03, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential PnB Rock Tracks Get more familiar with PnB Rock, the talented up-and-coming singer from Philadelphia. By Devon Jefferson April 03, 2017