Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to…

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KI!ler Mike’s fifth studio album R.A.P. Music was released 10 years ago on May 15, 2012. Though Mike has manifested his talents and personality in numerous ways since then, many fans still harken back to this set as the moment that Mike went from being an also ran to being mentioned in the same breath as some…

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NBA Young Boy doesn’t see a bright future for himself. In an iMessage conversation shared to rapper/producer Khris James’ Instagram Stories on Thursday (May 19), the Baton Rouge native revealed he’s anticipating jail time or death “very soon.” “Lol bitch I’m headed to a cell or the grave very soon I wouldn’t give a fuck…

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Despite his celebrity status, Young Thug isn’t getting any special treatment behind bars. Last week, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney, Brian Steel, filed a motion for an emergency hearing for bond in his RICO case, describing the conditions at Cobb County Jail — where his client is currently being held — as “inhumane” and “torturous.” Steel claimed Thugger is…

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This Friday evening at 4 p.m., the Empire State Building (ESB) will host a lighting ceremony to honor the 50th birthday of the Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie), in partnership with Bad Boy / Atlantic / Rhino Records and the Christopher Wallace Estate.  The Empire State Building Observatory Experience will feature a life-size photorealistic avatar of Biggie for guest viewing and…

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32 years ago, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic breakup of N.W.A., this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success set the tone for Ice Cube’s solo career and was also a launching pad toward success. Being able to peak at #19 on the Billboard 200 and be certified…

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