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Chance The Rapper Wins Best New Artist at 2017 BET Awards
Chance with the W for Chicago.
Wu-Tang Clan Keeps the Energy High for New Song “Don’t Stop”
The soundtrack to HBO's 'Silicon Valley' is out now.
Gucci Mane and Chris Brown Brag About Their Rich Life on New Song “Tone It Down”
Gucci Mane continues to bless fans with new music.
Actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. Researched Tupac Shakur All Day, Every Day for ‘All Eyez On Me’ Biopic
There’s a lot of pressure on Demetrius Shipp Jr.’s shoulders to represent Tupac Shakur the right way in the 'All Eyez on Me' biopic.
Pharrell Keeps the Good Times Going for New Song “There’s Something Special”
'Despicable Me 3' is due in theaters June 30.
Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2017 XXL Freshman Cover Shoot
Take a peek into what's it like to be a part of the XXL Freshman shoot.
Listen to Frank Ocean’s Solo Version of “Biking”
Frank Ocean has been releasing a ton of new music.
Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo and Ty Dolla Sign Slow Things Down on “Swalla (After Dark Remix)”
Jason Derulo turns a hit into a bigger song.
Rolling Loud Festival Is a Hip-Hop Fan’s Version of Disney World
Lil Wayne, Future, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert and more made 2017 Rolling Loud Festival one of the best hip-hop experiences of the year so far.
DeJ Loaf Doesn’t Hold Back on New Song “Birdcall 1.5″
Fans are still waiting for DeJ Loaf's debut album 'Liberated.'