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XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level 2013 XXL Freshman Class is in full effect and time will tell if this will be the best class ever. In the meantime, we’re taking a look back at each XXL Freshman from past classes to see what they’ve been up through their music since being a Freshman. This is what Lil Twist, XXL Freshman Class of 2011, has been up to musically with his best tracks. Love Affair feat. Lil Wayne The post Lil Twist, Class of ’11 – Catching Up With the XXL Freshmen appeared first on XXL.

Def Jam Records’ “The Life Is So Exciting” tour starring Fabolous and Pusha T pulled into Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Friday night. Concert-goers were treated to a few surprises courtesy of the Brooklyn MC, The-Dream joined Loso on stage to perform their 2009 “Throw it in the Bag” single and remix. Fab wasn’t done as Cassie and Trey Songz came next, rocking the crowd to “Diced Pineapples” off The S.O.U.L. Tape 2. Get your tickets as the tour ends on June 1. Watch footage below, including highlights from Pusha T’s set….. Thanks to HipHopHeinsberg Previously: Fabolous and Pusha T Perform in NYC (Video)

Apparently I’m just trying to feed the streets this morning with a slew of music from some of the grimiest in the game. Continuing with the trend, Big Bank Black gets together with Future and Young Scooter for visuals that knock out a track off Low Down & Dirty.

Juicy J was able to make the successful transition from Three 6 Mafia to life as a solo artist, but the "Stay Fly" rapper is talking about a possible reunion album. When asked if he would consider another Three 6 project, he replied truthfully and frankly. "If they cut a check for $15-16 mil," Juicy told "RapFix Live," referring to their label Columbia Records. "It's really up to Columbia Records man. I feel like Columbia Records put that group on the shelf so it's their call when they wanna bring back the Three 6 Mafia. The contracts are still signed, the group is still signed with Columbia so it's really up to the label." Even if Columbia isn't interested in a new album, that won't stop Juicy J from succeeding himself. His upcoming solo album "Stay Trippy" is one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2013.Source: mtv.com

According to the gossip site TattleTailzz, Foxy Brown is starting some serious drama with the man who started her career, Jay-Z. In her accusations, Foxy came at Jay, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, and even ex-Knick Larry Johnson. Foxy claims that when she first got in the business, her rising status under Jay-Z came at a price. She says Jay forced her to give up her virginity to him at 15, while also buying her clothes, hair salon visits, other luxuries. Her, him, and Jamie Foxx allegedly had a threesome as well, which was taped. She says the tape was stolen shortly after. She's also claiming that the Roc Nation mogul is a tranny chaser, from which he picked up gonorrhea and proceeded to give it to her. And that's not all--Brown claims Jay and ex-NBA player Larry Johnson were f*** buddies at one time, Yikes. Take all of this with a grain of salt.

This is something very special and unique from the UK. Described as a short mixtape from London based Electro Hip Hop group Hawk House. Hawk House consists of two emcees, Sam(23), Eman(22), and vocalist, Demae(20). Their aim for the mixtape was to take people on a journey through lyrics, melodies, and vocals. This is HipHop excellence. Download here immediately. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Fabolous and Pusha T’s “The Life Is So Exciting” tour rolled through L.A.’s Club Nokia on Friday night with some special guests. Following Pusha’s set, Loso brought out Cassie and Trey Songz for the remix to “Diced Pineapples,” which appears on his mixtape Soul Tape 2. He was later joined onstage by The-Dream for “Throw It in the Bag” and the remix. He explained the true meaning of the song. “‘Throw It in the Bag’ wasn’t about trickin’ on no hos. Fuck them hos,” said the Brooklyn MC. “It was about making sure you take care of your lady. If that’s your lady, make sure you take care of her ’cause I promise you if you won’t, somebody else will.” Watch Loso and friends light up L.A.

Kanye West rarely tweets, but when he does, it's usually important. Yeezy sent out a message to his nine million followers on Friday night, letting everyone know that his video for the brand new track, "New Slaves" would be debuting. Granted, we all know Kanye wouldn't JUST release a video--he had the video projecting on 66 different buildings across the globe. One of the spots the video was projected was on Lafayette and Howard in NYC, which predictably caused havoc in the streets. Check out Kanye's new video projected on a NYC wall above. Source: FreshnessMag

Our favorite femcee doing it again!! enjoy: Dynasty – Supadynasty (Prod. by OP Supa) She’s now touring Germany.